WTB: Clicky Switch

[Mohrenberg]

hrm... he told me it would be right under 3/4 cause 3/4 was too big, so i bought him 5/8 and 11/16 retainer ring.

 

[daguin]

Oh sorry I didn't see that you were looking for the retaining ring. The size on it was an unusual size I believe it was either 7/8 or 7/16" I'm pretty sure it was teh later. I do have a spare if you cannot get one from Moh.

I don't know if this has been covered in the Kryton thread. I haven't been there in awhile. However, I figured out why many of the switches I had "appeared" to have failed. It is simply that the "nub" inside the clicky cover is too long. It pushes the switch button down just enough to prevent the laser from lighting. Just pull out the clicky cover, snip 1/8 inch off of the nub and re-install. No more problem!

Peace,
dave

 

[Kenom]

Actually dave, that's not the only problem. Those switches were failing completely. Even with the spring cut down they failed 40% of the time. No continuity through them at all.


You are correct 11/16" it is.

 

[daguin]

Actually dave, that's not the only problem. Those switches were failing completely. Even with the spring cut down they failed 40% of the time. No continuity through them at all.

Guess I've been lucky then. I like lucky.

Peace,
dave

 

[pwnstar]

Oh sorry I didn't see that you were looking for the retaining ring. The size on it was an unusual size I believe it was either 7/8 or 7/16" I'm pretty sure it was teh later. I do have a spare if you cannot get one from Moh.

hrm... he told me it would be right under 3/4 cause 3/4 was too big, so i bought him 5/8 and 11/16 retainer ring.

Moh is sending me the rings he found at his local store. Ill try them both. I have a feeling one of them should work, but if not I will let you know kenom.
Thanks in advance
-Grant

 

[danq]

Actually dave, that's not the only problem. Those switches were failing completely. Even with the spring cut down they failed 40% of the time. No continuity through them at all.

Guess I've been lucky then. I like lucky.
Peace,
dave

Darn! I logged on just for this - was hoping Ken or someone would have found an alternative sw that fits... those switches are a real Achilles' Heel for the Kryton! I've built 4 Krytons so far, and all are flaky - the switch is the cause of every one. I'm holding off on building any more of mine, until I find a reliable fix for the switches... won't sell or gift anything that I can't be sure will be solid.
This isn't a rag on you, Ken - the Krytons are the greatest thing since laser-cut whole wheat! Just a bad part-supply issue.

DanQ

 

[Kenom]

Well danq, I do have an alternative. They just aren't cheap. (around $5 each) If you would like I'd be more than happy to send you some replacement clickies.

I also found this one, but it requires that you sand off the threads around the edge.
http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-93/Forward-Tactical-Click-Switch/Detail

I know that this one is a bit spendy but it is exactly what I was looking for in a replacement.
https://www.fenix-store.com/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=124

and here:
http://www.lighthound.com/Fenix-For...0-L-P-and-TK-series-flashlights_p_8-2468.html

 

[danq]

Well danq, I do have an alternative. They just aren't cheap. (around $5 each) If you would like I'd be more than happy to send you some replacement clickies.

Wow! I wasn't expecting that kind of response... well, guess I should have known - Kenom always has bent over backwards to accommodate people. No need to send me anything - just tell me which to order. I'd like to know which fits and/or operates better in your opinion. That $6.00 "LXX Switch Module? I had no idea that there were alternatives available, thanks!

DanQ

 

[Kenom]

honestly, the only one I've tried is the first one listed. Took me a little time with the file to get rid of the threads. I've just not had the money to invest in which one is the best alternative. However, a person with a little engineering skills can make ANY of the alternatives work.

 

[pwnstar]

Got what I needed out of this thread. =D

Thank you styropyro for the Clicky, and Mohrenberg for the retaining ring. The 11/16" ring works fine.

 

[danq]

honestly, the only one I've tried is the first one listed. Took me a little time with the file to get rid of the threads. I've just not had the money to invest in which one is the best alternative. However, a person with a little engineering skills can make ANY of the alternatives work.

Ok, thanks - gotta find that Engineer Hat... around here somewhere...
:beer:
DanQ

 

[Mohrenberg]

i noticed that "he who must not be named" ....and cannot be named due to the forum filter sells them

I'm happy one of those retaining rings worked. Good luck with the build!

 

[anselm]

*SPAM-BOT PASSING THROUGH*

Sorry for the necro-post, but if anyone is still looking for a solution for the failing of
the switch in high powered krytons:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f51/kryton-groove-duty-cycle-1a-switch-fix-inside-62364.html