3way+centre engine switch

[braden]

Hello,

dont have a simpit of any descript as of yet...just sussing out what controls i might want to make first and what components are available locally.

 

The blackshark engine switch, is that type of switch something that's readily available in shops anywhere?

 

i.e. has 4 positions: up, down to left, down to right and centre

 

cheers

[memento10]

I've never seen that switch sold anywhere, only seen custom made solutions.

Many people, including myself, decided to just do a rotary switch instead.

[Duckling]

i.e. has 4 positions: up, down to left, down to right and centre

 

Can't tell about BS but the description you give sounds very like the switch used in A-10 and F-104 "temp" control panels. This got momantary positions in down left and right positions. Center is non connected. Pic below is from a F-104. Looks identical above baseplate even if the Hog switch has different base. Kinda hard to find though without bying a complete surplus panel.

 

[Deadman]

Here is what Trigerhappy made it starts about here

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=27270&page=22

[sweinhart3]

Trigger has cnc machining resources to make customized stuff like that. You wont find anything like that sold in a store.

[Deadman]

I think he made the switch before he had the cnc it is pretty ruff but worked

[sweinhart3]

If your creative enough you can probably find a way to do it

[Deadman]

just fallow Triggers thread he does a god job of explaining the procedures and there are picture all so

[Triggerhappy69]

I did make it without any cnc in fact..!

 

And it's a lot easyer than you might think.

 

The parts you need to buy are:

1.) The Toggle Switch from a Fender guitar (see pic below). This one is my favourite because it is easy to take apart. I think it's for a Fender Jazzmaster.

What you want from this switch is the ball and axle it pivots arround. The rest is junk.

 

2.) The Fuelø tank Clunk from an old RC plane/Car/Helicopter (see pic below)

 

 

The rest of the parts are things like the spring from a ball point pen. Some copper tube from that same RC fuel tank, and any fibreglass or plastic plate that is rigid enough yet easy to work with.

 

... and that's basicly it..?

I'll be making the three 3-way switches for the right switch panel this week.. If you want, I could post a small how-to on building them?