Speed control for record player - converting rotary switch

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Ben Sidebotham

Joined May 30, 2016
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I would like to convert the speed dial on a record player I am modding to a two button system. The dial has three positions: OFF, A, B (corresponding to 33 and 45 rpm). The control I would like is two buttons. When A is pushed, the player spins at 33 rpm. If A is pressed again, it turns OFF. If B is pressed it spins at 45 rpm, irrespective of whether A is ON or not.

My first thought is that I want two latching switches with a mechanism that breaks the other switch before making itself. Is there a name for this type of switch or a simple way of achieving this?
 

KeithWalker

Joined Jul 10, 2017
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I would like to convert the speed dial on a record player I am modding to a two button system. The dial has three positions: OFF, A, B (corresponding to 33 and 45 rpm). The control I would like is two buttons. When A is pushed, the player spins at 33 rpm. If A is pressed again, it turns OFF. If B is pressed it spins at 45 rpm, irrespective of whether A is ON or not.

My first thought is that I want two latching switches with a mechanism that breaks the other switch before making itself. Is there a name for this type of switch or a simple way of achieving this?
What to need is an interlock push button swithch. There is a wide selection on AliExpress and probably on Amazon and E-bay too.
 

MisterBill2

Joined Jan 23, 2018
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What is the anticipated benefit of making this change,? and if the speed change is mechanical, as it was on many turntables, it is not economicly possible.
 
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