Switches

[Mr.Mad]

Wondering what switches you guys and gals are using on your mods... I need a very small switch that wont misfire.. The small ones from madvapes are junk.. I have also used simular ones from radio shack they are also junk...

Thanks don

These are junk. Push Button Switch -- Black

 

[nicotime]

Wondering what switches you guys and gals are using on your mods... I need a very small switch that wont misfire.. The small ones from MadVapes are junk.. I have also used simular ones from radio shack they are also junk...

Thanks don

These are junk. Push Button Switch -- Black

Seems to be every modders quest...best thing to do is use a mosfet.

 

[dreams n chains]

Tactile switches (aka: small junkie switches... ) are not strong enough to use for vaping without adding a protection circuit consisting of a MOSFET and resistor.... keep an eye on my pending how-to on the Nico-Drip V1 to learn more.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modders-forum/101350-how-build-nico-drip-v1.html

 

[Mr.Mad]

Tactile switches (aka: small junkie switches... ) are not strong enough to use for vaping without adding a protection circuit consisting of a MOSFET and resistor.... keep an eye on my pending how-to on the Nico-Drip V1 to learn more.



Ill be walking the floors till then

 

[misterD]

this one
C&K Components 3A Black Pushbutton switch
cant go wrong with c&k

 

[Sci]

I've used these with a lot success MOMENTARY N.O. MINI-SWITCH | AllElectronics.com. They're only $.35 each.

 

[dreams n chains]

Here is a link to the MOSFET I've used...... $1.86 at DigiKey:

Digi-Key - IRLU3114ZPBF-ND (Manufacturer - IRLU3114ZPBF)

And put a 10k resistor between the MOSFET Gate and Source to keep it from floating as open once the switch is activated. Without a resistor.... once the tactile switch is activated..... the circuit would stay on..... the resistor prevents this from happening.

I've been using mine as in the Nico-Drip V1 Schematic for a few weeks now.... not the slightest bit of trouble with a 510 atomizer and a rather week tactile switch.

Here is a pic of a test run I did with it a few months ago:

But a whole set-up with schematic is in the v1 thread.

I posted this all last night before leaving for work..... but you know..... "Internet Explorer could not display webpage" when I posted it.

 

[FlyerTom]

Does anyone know where to get that lunker switch used on the AltSmokes Silver Bullet?

 

[Quexos]

MS-402-RED: MOUNTAIN SWITCH: Electromechanical

I used a couple of these with no mosfet and they worked well, but I surely would not make any claims about how long they will continue working. They are very small but only rated at .5 amp. So far I have not found a higher rated switch anywhere near this small, they all required a ~1/2 inch hole. They're small enough to mount in the side of 2x aa battery box without bending the connections.

 

[Mr.Mad]

MS-402-RED: MOUNTAIN SWITCH: Electromechanical

I used a couple of these with no mosfet and they worked well, but I surely would not make any claims about how long they will continue working. They are very small but only rated at .5 amp. So far I have not found a higher rated switch anywhere near this small, they all required a ~1/2 inch hole. They're small enough to mount in the side of 2x aa battery box without bending the connections.

I bought some of those switches and melted them trying to solder the wires on them... Im going to find some very small crimpon connectors for the switches.. Because I think Im getting them toooooo hot while soldering them... Thanks for the heads up

 

[WillyB]

Wondering what switches you guys and gals are using on your mods... I need a very small switch that wont misfire.. The small ones from MadVapes are junk.
Thanks don

These are junk. Push Button Switch -- Black

Hardly junk. Those are the Mr Puffer switches, I haven't seen any real complaints.

Don't overheat them when you solder them.

 

[MoonMan]

I've only ever used the tiniest switches I can find at radio shack and I haven't had one fail yet - no circuitry, just straight wiring.

 

[5cardstud]

mechanical switches never burn out, like the old flashlights had in them.
Also talk to Buzzkill and find out where he got the switch for the buzz, it's got a 1 million push rating and in 3 mo. it has never misfired once.

 

[Quexos]

Hardly junk. Those are the Mr Puffer switches, I haven't seen any real complaints.

You have now. They're JUNK! I bought a Mr. Puffer and that switch misfired from the start and totally failed within one day. The Puffer guy was more than fair about it, I must say, but none the less...those switches are complete trash. Hopefully he is using different ones now.

The little Mountain Switches I linked earlier are much better in my experience, .5 amps or not. I have still not had a misfire or failure with mine in about 1.5 weeks use. Radio Shack carries some that look like clones but I'd bet they are made of lesser components. I haven't tried them yet.

Here's some in my practice/test boxes. The 2 switches laying there are;
LEFT: Clone from Radio Shack.
RIGHT: The Mountain Switch from Jameco, same as in the boxes.

 

[j0ker]

Soldering techniques can also contribute to the failure of a switch. If you hold the soldering iron on the switch's tabs more than a couple seconds, you're heating it too long. If you tin your wire first then heat to the tab on the switch, you should be able to solder it in place in less than 5 seconds.

 

[four2109]

I've only ever used the tiniest switches I can find at radio shack and I haven't had one fail yet - no circuitry, just straight wiring.

Good to see you around again Moonman. How's your UPAC pumpin'?
I have had the same experience with the RS switches I've been using for a year.

 

[MoonMan]

Good to see you around again Moonman. How's your UPAC pumpin'?
I have had the same experience with the RS switches I've been using for a year.

Still working fine (when I use it). I'm not into vaping nearly as much as I was - analogs got me back under their power.

 

[four2109]

Still working fine (when I use it). I'm not into vaping nearly as much as I was - analogs got me back under their power.

You too huh? Sorry to hear that. I was at 9 months when holiday anxiety and a family crisis hit in December. Just a couple a day set my brain right. By April I was up to a pack a day. Put them down for a month and then started up again. I'm back off now but went back to my manual batts when I need to replicate the feel. Good luck.

 

[jjrose]

has anyone tried one of these? is it even possible?
SeeedStudio Electronic Brick Digital Touch Switch - RobotShop

A touch switch would be cool.

 

[MrPuff]

The quest for a good switch is one of the biggest parts to any mod. The ones on the Puffer and I believe the Chuck are good switches for what they are, but they have a big issue with quality control. http://www.madvapes.com/Push-Button-Switch--Black_p_2089.html

For ten switches that work flawlessly you will find two that are destine to break quickly. I found by checking the switches action you can often find the bad ones but often is not good enough. The problem is manufacturing defects from the switch builder.

One interesting thing is that the black ones fail more often than the colored ones. They also have more brittle leads.

I agree on the C&K switches, they are far better but they cost a good deal more. I feel the cost is worth it and will most likely be moving towards using similar switches in all my non mechanical mods. Madvapes also has a 3a switch from NKK that is a tad large but looks promising. I have not tested that one yet so I can not vouch for it but I have several on order.

The most reliable switches I have found are touch switches but finding a small one is tough, most common over the shelf ones only get down to 19mm. If you can fit it they are a very attractive option.