Please put down a set for me as well.
Jack

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On Monday, August 4, 2014 3:54:50 PM UTC-5, Don Caprio wrote:
>
>  
> First the good news. NKK is still selling the mini paddle switches I used 
> for the 
> FPMini  board. Bad news is they only have 130 Red paddles and 30
> blue paddles. We can still order the switches however it will take 10-12 
> week
> lead time for order to be filled. The switches are not in high demand 
> (surprise). 
> Unlikely distributers will have stock. 
>
> I received requests for 15 sets. I got a quote for 20 since there
> may be stragglers or interest after the fact. Were not close to the
> next price break so another 5 or 10 sets may not help.
>
> These NKK switches are super nice. High quality. My first board had
> Chinese mini toggles and two went out in short order and had to be
> replaced. You would think there's not much to go wrong with a switch 
> but I can assure you there is a big difference. 
>
> Strain relief on these toggles is a must for long life. I've experimented
> with a couple brackets and am close to a final design for my custom
> case. 
>
> Price quote for 20 sets:
>
> QTY   PART-NO                 DESC                              PER UNIT
>  160 M2012TNW03-EC, ON-NONE-ON RED      $3.69     
>  160 M2012TNW03-EG, ON-NONE-ON BLUE     $3.69     
>   30 M2018TNW03-EC, (ON)-OFF-(ON) RED   $5.25     
>   45 M2018TNW03-EG, (ON)-OFF-(ON) BLUE  $5.25     
>
> $86 FOR A COMPLETE SET.
>
>
>
> Are there alternatives? Perhaps. I spent many hours searching for
> alternatives. Please feel free to search and update the group if
> you find a better source.
>
> There is an alternative for the 16 address switches, however they are
> white in color. If you don't mind the color they are a good replacement.
> there are available from Electronic Surplus and are only $1.50 each. 16
> address switches would be $24. A savings of $35. They list 412 in stock.
> I purchased a couple sets. They come with screws nuts and spacers. 
> he spacers area bit odd since they are too short. 
>
>
> .
> Ciao
>
>  -- 
> Don [email protected] <javascript:>
>
>  

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