mechanical vs. tactile switch?

[Territoo]

What is the difference between the mechanical switch and the tactile switch? What changes would I see if I upgraded my Protege to a mechanical switch?

 

[a2dcovert]

What is the difference between the mechanical switch and the tactile switch? What changes would I see if I upgraded my Protege to a mechanical switch?

You wouldn't notice any performance change. The mechanical switch just replaces an enclosed small low wattage manufactured switch. The mechanical switch is a very simple heavyduty switch that has a spring, a button with a heavyduty contact and a housing which contains the second conductor. Very simple and open design that requires no soldering to replace.

They do the same job.

PS: Forgot to mention the lifetime warranty on the mechanical switch.

 

[Johnny 5]

You wouldn't notice any performance change. The mechanical switch just replaces an enclosed small low wattage manufactured switch. The mechanical switch is a very simple heavyduty switch that has a spring, a button with a heavyduty contact and a housing which contains the second conductor. Very simple and open design that requires no soldering to replace.

They do the same job.

PS: Forgot to mention the lifetime warranty on the mechanical switch.

Actually, Steve stated in another thread that the performance difference between the tactile and mechanical switch is night and day. He said the new mechanical switch makes the protege hit harder, comparable to the PT.

Post #53
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ew-protege-button-idea-please-steal-me-6.html

 

[Coffee Addict]

So glad I ordered one, even more now since it seems the switch I have is giving out.
It cannot get here soon enough. Stupid me gave allmy backups to my kids, so I am really going to be in trouble.

With the new switch will I ever have to buy anything besides batteries, atomizers and juice?

 

[a2dcovert]

Actually, Steve stated in another thread that the performance difference between the tactile and mechanical switch is night and day. He said the new mechanical switch makes the protege hit harder, comparable to the PT.

Post #53
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ew-protege-button-idea-please-steal-me-6.html

I going to reserve judgement on this mechanical switch until it has been in the general population for a while. There's no good reason why a sliding contact switch can be better than a "good" solder joint.

 

[Johnny 5]

I going to reserve judgement on this mechanical switch until it has been in the general population for a while. There's no good reason why a sliding contact switch can be better than a "good" solder joint.

I hear you there. I can't wait to try one out for myself. I hope it kicks it up a notch. The protege is such a cool little pv, it just doesn't pack quite enough punch.

 

[a2dcovert]

I hear you there. I can't wait to try one out for myself. I hope it kicks it up a notch. The protege is such a cool little pv, it just doesn't pack quite enough punch.

I thought that at first too after using the Prodigy for a while. But, since then I have been changing up my cart mods and juice I really like the Protege too. If you get the right juice and the reservoir plug mod the Protege has a better taste overall. It just depends on what you are in the mood for.

I really like the variety I get from having the choice of e-cigs and often use all 3 PS machines during a day.

 

[anim8r]

I going to reserve judgement on this mechanical switch until it has been in the general population for a while. There's no good reason why a sliding contact switch can be better than a "good" solder joint.

Unless I'm missing something, the tack switch that's currently installed is just a tiny mechanical switch in a rubber housing.

With the new switch, you'll have far more surface contact and no solder. So there's zero chance of getting a cold solder joint (which happens a lot when wires are soldered by hand).

Will it be noticeably different? I don't know, but I can't wait to try it.

I ordered one for each of my proteges just to simplify cleaning and eliminate what seems to be the weakest part of the design.

 

[ddy611]

i read that mechanical switch is not good to use on a pass-through.

 

[Wench]

I have one on order also... good to be prepared in case the tact switch starts the exorcist thing and quits on me lol

 

[a2dcovert]

Unless I'm missing something, the tack switch that's currently installed is just a tiny mechanical switch in a rubber housing.

With the new switch, you'll have far more surface contact and no solder. So there's zero chance of getting a cold solder joint (which happens a lot when wires are soldered by hand).

Yes, technically both switches are mechanical switches. Steve just chose to label them as tac verses mechanical. The existing tac switch is limited in the power it can pass without damage. The new switch will be able to survive a short circuit where as the existing switch apparently can't. I believe that many of these stuck switches are the result of a short either in the adapter or the atty.

My comments:

There's no good reason why a sliding contact switch can be better than a "good" solder joint.

Notice the word "good", is a simple fact. To have a good solder joint you must first make a good mechanical connection prior to making a proper solder joint.