Prodigy V1 Mechanical Switches Starting To Ship Today!!!

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CaSHMeRe

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I'm hoping the same thing. Order number 24952.

I understand from another thread that the 3.7/6v (copper switch) is the default option unless you specifically requested the 5v option. Is that true?

Thanks!

Hey Greg,

That is correct. 3.7v/6v was the default option. I have now since added options on the site so there is no more confusion :)

I ordered one of each, and my questions is... how will I tell which is which?

The 5 volt switch's contact disc will be a grey color.
The 3.7/6 volt disc will be copper colored (because it's made of copper) :).

Hey Mbo -- Yes, Max is Correct. 5v = Gray ... 3.7/6v = Copper like a penny :) You just look at the small contact disk on the button.
 

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I ordered one of each, and my questions is... how will I tell which is which?

Wow Thanks for asking that question because I was wondering the same thing since I ordered one of each, I was telling myself hmmm"how would I tell the difference".
So its good to know now they will be color code.

Thanks Everyone
 

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My 5V arrived today as well, but I can't get it to work.
One of mine went straight on, the other I had to back of the adapter a little. Have you fooled with the mechanical switch before? I don't keep up ... You have to mess with how hard you push it and how it's lined up and whatever. The tightness of the adapter effects the alignment of the switch bits apparently.

Use the ear test, it's easier lol. Anyhow, try backing off the adapter maybe .25" at a time and listen for the hiss and see if you can find the sweet spot. If you do it may change as the parts wear in.
 

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Got mine today too, like I knew I would.. anyway, ripped out the old switch, threw it in a box and put the new one on. Fired up first time and been working like a champ since.

Thanks for taking the time to make these guys!

Question.. if I put a 18650 on, I'm assuming the voltage will drop on it as well? I'm sure I already know the answer, but just want to confirm.. :)
 

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Got mine today as well. But the contacts are grey/steel colored, not copper. (I'm comparing the color of the contact on the button to the contact on the adapter, which is definitely copper/penny colored.)

But anyway, I'm using the 18650 battery and I swear it's hitting better than my old tact switch. So is it a placebo effect? or maybe the voltage doesn't drop much with that battery? or maybe I'm color blind? ;)

I might pop my old RCR123a batteries in later to see what happens.
 

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Got mine today too, like I knew I would.. anyway, ripped out the old switch, threw it in a box and put the new one on. Fired up first time and been working like a champ since.

Thanks for taking the time to make these guys!

Question.. if I put a 18650 on, I'm assuming the voltage will drop on it as well? I'm sure I already know the answer, but just want to confirm.. :)

Haven't tested it SVT, so not entirely sure bud :) Probably quite minimal, but when using 3.7v, you want its FULL potential to get the largest benefit :)

Got mine today as well. But the contacts are grey/steel colored, not copper. (I'm comparing the color of the contact on the button to the contact on the adapter, which is definitely copper/penny colored.)

But anyway, I'm using the 18650 battery and I swear it's hitting better than my old tact switch. So is it a placebo effect? or maybe the voltage doesn't drop much with that battery? or maybe I'm color blind? ;)

I might pop my old RCR123a batteries in later to see what happens.

Hey Greg ... Contact posts has stayed the same on all versions of our mechanical switch ... They are aluminum. What HAS changed is the contact disk on the button. That is copper or a different gray material. :)

And I haven't used my V1 or Protege since getting my V2, but when I started using the mechanical switch on my Protege with the copper disk, I noticed a better hit with the Mechanical over the standard tact switch :)
 
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