I regularly solder pins that are 0.6mm apart, so 2.5 mm is not a problem.

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Thanks, is there an abbreviation for "panel mounted" like SMD or PTH, so I can search online more easily?

 

I don't understand how mounting the switch on a PCB would help, I'm a complete novice but surely the switch terminals are still the same distance apart so how does it make them easier to solder??

The PCB would have traces on it that lead to where they would solder the connections. They would have pads suitable for hand soldering.

 

Thanks, is there an abbreviation for "panel mounted" like SMD or PTH, so I can search online more easily?

No, usually just the phrase, "panel mount" or panel-mount.

 

The PCB would have traces on it that lead to where they would solder the connections. They would have pads suitable for hand soldering.

Not wishing to sound like a complete idiot but don't the terminals still need to be soldered to the PCB

 

Yes, they would have to connect to the PCB and solder is the most practical method.

 

Not wishing to sound like a complete idiot but don't the terminals still need to be soldered to the PCB

There is a difference between soldering wires to the terminals on the switch and soldering it into a PCB. The formeris what the switch was designed for, the latter is a bad idea.

 

I am beginning to think you hired a plumbing company to do you soldering.

Look at any modern PCB in a commercial product. 2.54 mm is literally huge compared to the spacing of soldered joints you will find.

Bob

 

I am beginning to think you hired a plumbing company to do you soldering.

Look at any modern PCB in a commercial product. 2.54 mm is literally huge compared to the spacing of soldered joints you will find.

Bob

According to the TS, the vendor suggested a PCB as a solution. They said the terminal spacing was too small for leads and a PCB would be required.