Mini N.O Momentary Switch ?

[Löki]

Has anyone ever used this switch for a battery mod.?. It looks alot like the switch on my 510 and I think it would be very nice little switch for use in nicostick box's and it's so tiny it would fit just about anyplace. No idea how many clicks it's rated for but it's .95 cents so who cares if ya have to buy 10 of them to get through a year.

SparkFun Electronics - Momentary Reset Switch SMD


Thanx

Löki

 

[jacko]

according to the data sheet that is only rated for 50ma. I don't think it will stand up to a 1A load.

 

[Cisco]

Has anyone ever used this switch for a battery mod.?. It looks alot like the switch on my 510 and I think it would be very nice little switch for use in nicostick box's and it's so tiny it would fit just about anyplace. No idea how many clicks it's rated for but it's .95 cents so who cares if ya have to buy 10 of them to get through a year.

SparkFun Electronics - Momentary Reset Switch SMD


Thanx

Löki

It will work, but not for long without the use of a mosfet. Manual e-cig batteries use the same style tact, but there driven by a mosfet. Almost all tactile switches are rated at 50ma max and are designed for circuit activation via other components.The current to the atomizer does not travel through the switch, the switch just activates the circuit by way of the mosfet.

Here is a link to a great video explanation of a mosfet driven switch.
YouTube - Transistor / MOSFET tutorial


Cisco...

 

[Löki]

It will work, but not for long. Manual e-cig batteries use the same style tact, but there driven by a mosfet.Almost all tactile switches are rated at 50ma max and are designed for circuit activation via other components.The current to the atomizer does not travel through the switch, the switch just activates the circuit by way of the mosfet.

Here is a link to a great video explanation of a mosfet driven switch.
YouTube - Transistor / MOSFET tutorial


Cisco...

Just to clarify are you saying the switch would not last long, Or are you saying the switch would not last long unless it's used with a mosfet?

Thanx

Löki

 

[mnealtx]

The latter - most atomizers pull somewhere around 1.5 amps (510s draw more) - about 30 times the amperage the switch mentioned is rated for. Using the switch to drive a MOSFET doesn't expose it to the amperage draw of the atomizer and therefore it lasts longer.

 

[Ez Duzit]

I've been wondering if there was a way to use a tiny micro switch. I love this.
Thanks Cisco.

 

[Kelemvor]

one of the german e-cig suppliers stocked up on some small switches, i have not ried them yet, but will next time i build a mod :Taster

its specially targeted for usage in e-cigs.

 

[vendo]

Nice find

Seems they only ship to Germany and Austria though

 

[Kelemvor]

they just got them a few weeks ago, the price is a bit high because they got the manfacturer to change the 50mA switch base to the needs of an e-cig atomizer.

i will order 1 or 2 on my next liquid purchase.

[edit] i chattet tonight with micha from valuecig, its possible to contact him per email if you wish to order now, the website will handle international customers later.

 

[Ez Duzit]

Anyone have a basic schematic using just the one pv battery to power the mosfet, and the atty?