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RE: [N8VEM-S100:5777] NKK Switches for Mini FP



Hey Don!
 
I'd be interested in getting 2 as well.
 
Thanks,
Matt Turner
 
> Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2014 20:40:35 -0800
> From: ilv...@gmail.com
> To: n8vem...@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: [N8VEM-S100:5777] NKK Switches for Mini FP
>
> Folks are starting to get the switches for the FP mini board and asking
> about
> a switch bracket.
>
> The switch bracket has two important purposes. One is for the
> positioning of the
> switches when you solder them in. I've tried doing this without a
> bracket and it's
> very difficult to get them lined up perfect without some sort of jig.
>
> I already have a quote from sheet metal fabricator here in town to
> produce one.
> In small quantities it was $15 USD.
>
> I'm thinking that I can do these on my mill, probably five or six at a
> time for just the
> cost of materials. I already have drill bits and tap for the tiny
> screws. I'm going to give it
> a try this week.
>
> If your interested in a bracket please let me know so I can gage the
> interest level.
>
> We may be to produce a few and pass them onto other builders on a 'loaner'
> basis. However my original plan was to use the bracket for installation
> and as a
> strain relief in the chassis.
>
> Please feel free to send along your ideas and suggestions.
>
> Thank you.
>
>
> On 12/ 7/14 03:17 PM, G. Beat wrote:
> > Before I setup the bench for assemblying this board, later this month,
> > Did someone develop a switch frame (or std. Process) for maintainibg alignment, as I solder these switches?
> >
>
> --
> Don Caprio
> ilv...@gmail.com
>
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