Mechanical Protege Switch fix IMHO

[CaSHMeRe]

lolol ... Permission Slips --- THOSE bring back the GOOOOOOD memories!!! I would do anything to be 7 again!!!!

 

[Wench]

You have the corrected medium - Meaning - It won't go past flush like it should. I believe there was a small batch that actually went past flush to begin with. They may have been mixed in. The longer/extended buttons shipped today. If you don't like the buttons when you get them lotus and prefer a bit longer, just let me know!

Also, made a video of the Protege and Prodigy just now with the mechanical switches (tried to keep it under a minute so it would upload faster)

Ah I see. This is what mine is doing, going flush- past flush so it's a monster to try to work.
I can see the difference in the video between mine and the one your using.

 

[wgm]

Will ... Pm me your Order/Customer number. I will shoot you a lengthier button -- Should help free up a few things

Just received an email from Casey that a new button is on the way. You guys rock!

Thanks,
Will

 

[Ast_Isis]

That's great news, Ann! Glad you finally got it sorted out after all the effort you put into it.

As for me, I gave up and put my old Tac switch back into service. I'll save the mechanical monster for emergency use, when adrenaline will surely help me push the darned button hard enough.

Best,
Will

I received the mechanical switch 2 days ago, put it in and decided that pressing so hard my fingers hurt was not for me. After about 2 hrs I reverted to the tac switch.
Not being an engineer or even mechanically inclined (molecular biologist here) I am spooked about fiddling with any part of the Protege. I am going to corner my husband this evening and see if he can use the suggestions on here to fix this thing.

 

[marathon]

I just turned both of my posts around so they are both on the round side and everything fell into place. I tried that last night and it didn't work, but now it does. NO More tools....mine work.!!!!
My button feels just like the "old type" switch button. I'm not pushing the button hard either.

On my switch one post will swivel easily while the other swivel's with some effort but stays where you put it.

If one post is on the flat edge and one on the round edge it makes it difficult for the brass ring to make contact because one post is higher than the other making the point of contact uneven.

I think if both posts were round without a flat spot it would eliminate this problem.