Re: [N8VEM-S100:5809] Re: NKK Switches for Mini FP

[Todd Goodman <t...@bonedaddy.net>]

Hi Don,

I'd like three.

Thanks!

Todd

* Don Caprio <cap...@uxpro.com> [141209 21:46]:
> So this is some good news. I sent my PCB bracket design to PCBCart for a
> quote.
> Turns out we can do this brackets for $1.26 each, quantity 50 plus tooling
> ($20) and
> shipping. So for $5.00 I could get everyone one bracket or better yet Qty
> 100 they drop
> to $.84 cents and you can get two. This price is hard to beat. I don't
> think we can do any
> better. If go nuts, qty 200 are .58 cents!
> 
> 
> ​
> 
> 
> On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 2:32 PM, Richard Cini <rich...@verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> > I don't have my IMSAI a disassembled but that kind of bracket did it use?
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On Dec 9, 2014, at 4:07 PM, Don Caprio <cap...@uxpro.com> wrote:
> >
> > Frank did a great job on the bracket. He was kind enough to build a
> > prototype and
> > shipped to me complete with screws at his own expense. Thanks again Frank.
> > I
> > truly appreciate the effort.
> >
> > The bracket in the dxf drawing is great however I would consider it a
> > permanent part.
> > The bracket has to sit under the switch flange. Screws pass through the
> > flange
> > and thread into the bracket. So once the switches are soldered in the
> > bracket can not
> > be removed.
> >
> > I took Franks bracket which was made out of PCB material, cut a slot in
> > one side and
> > then was able to lift the bracket off from underneath the switches. Had
> > the bracket been
> > made out of steel or aluminum it would have gotten bent/distorted.
> >
> > My modified design is basically just a flat bar 1/2 inch wide with tails
> > that extend one
> > inch that can be use for mounting. You'll have to cut, trim and drill
> > depending on your
> > chassis design. Two of these bars could be used for the top and bottom of
> > the switch
> > which would add more strain relief.
> >
> > If we want a better bracket perhaps this would be a better design. It
> > could be used as
> > a soldering jig or a removable mounting bracket. It will involve more
> > effort/expense.
> > I'm thinking it could be made from PCB material and we could have it done
> > by one
> > of the board houses. I know my board house does these.
> >
> > <SwitchBracketEnd.gif>
> > ​
> > So what do ya think? Keep those suggestions coming.
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> > On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 2:07 AM, Frank Schieschke <
> > f.schi...@googlemail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Hello,
> >> see also this thread
> >> <https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!searchin/n8vem-s100/bracket/n8vem-s100/npqHWFKLBys/i7L2hxM7djwJ>.
> >>
> >> For one that is interesting by building it by yourself, i provide the DXF
> >> file attached.
> >>
> >> Frank
> >>
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