taylor@swbatl.sbc.com (George Taylor - Southwestern Bell - Dallas, Tx.) (04/09/91)
The following was part of a posting several weeks ago:
*
* Alan Kelm, Department of Mathematics, University of Ottawa.
*
* "We found that the old Amiga mice contain small button switches, about
* 6 millimeters square (1/4 inch). The new Amiga mice contain larger
* button switches, measuring about 11 millimeters (1/2 inch) square.
*
* As pointed out by someone else on the net, the larger switches can
* be ordered from Digi-Key Corporation:
* Phone: 1-800-344-4539, Fax: 1-218-681-3380.
* The part is called a
* Panasonic Momentary pushbutton switch Part # P9950, and they cost
* 45 cents each.
*
* I ordered 20 of them, and got them for 37.7 cents each. However there
* was a $5 handling charge ('cause it was a small order) and another $5
* handling charge because I live in Canada."
*
I had received a switch before from a friend who had a supply and had
always been looking for the part number due to other friends needing the
parts as well. Well I called Digi-Key and ordered the switches with no
problem only to find that it was not the replacement part for my mouse.
The only difference between the switch in my mouse and the ones I received
from Digi-Key was the height of the round button that is centered on the
part. The Digi-Key button sits flush with the base while the existing
switch in my mouse is elevated above the base. Is there some adjustment or
did I just get the wrong button for my mouse. I do have an A1000 but I
know the switches I have have been used by B2000 owners. If I'm out the
couple bucks for my Digi-Key, no big deal; I still need to get some of the
correct switches for my mouse.
Looking on the bottom of an existing switch, isee the following info:
"OMRON B3F". I contacted an OMRON dealer to see if I could make headway
but he said there should be a 4 digit code after the OMRON B3F in order to
get the exact part.
I really need some help in getting these parts; our user group is expecting
areport next week. Any pointing in the right direction would be greatly
appreciated.
George Taylor
(214) 464-6149 (work)
(214) 414-2948 (home)
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