Looking for slide switch KNOB...

Thread Starter

Externet

Joined Nov 29, 2005
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Hello all.
Anyone knows where to buy this slide switch KNOB assembly, as shown on the picture, or very similar ? NOT the magnetic reed switch element under it.

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ci139

Joined Jul 11, 2016
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your question contains (possibly) your answer
nope my enlish skills do not allow describing for the search engine the magnet slider for Reed ON-OFF switch ← or then there is no such products (which i doubt ...)
 

shortbus

Joined Sep 30, 2009
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Most things like that are proprietary, made by the manufacturer for the product. Maybe go to a dollar type store or Walmart to find something cheap using one and adapt it to your needs. Or like Alec said make one.
 

jpanhalt

Joined Jan 18, 2008
11,087
Slide switches are pretty much the rule in model airplanes -- much harder than toggle switches to change accidentally.

Here's a JR example: 1574465971401.png

Usually black, rather than red actuator. As for that metal face plate/bezel, I have never seen anything exactly like that. If the old one is lost, I would just cobble something from half hard aluminum (3000 series). It's very easy to work and very common.
 

Thread Starter

Externet

Joined Nov 29, 2005
2,200
Thanks, gentlemen.
jpanhalt : Use is to 100m sea depth, actuating magnetic reed switches; embedded in the red 'knob' there is a Nd magnet. Making one is not too much of a problem, dozens is :(
(Picture is from a scuba light, there is no hole towards internals under the knob)
 
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