Quick question Steve- the switch is no longer recessed? That was one of the main selling points for me. If enough folks want a recessed switch, would you be able to do another batch that way?
Hey Rink,
Unless you have the tiny fingers of a school girl, it would get quite difficult to fully depress. I could do it, but after 2-3 days, I got sincerely ...... at the thing...
Here's what we took in to account:
1. Standard tact switches (while some seem to be quite robust) we had 3 fail on us in a matter of weeks. All 3 were different, made by separate manufacturers, and had different gram ratings. The issue was actually the
throw of the switch itself and the operating force behind it.
2. If the tact switch itself is all we used, the button would be quite small and still protrude. Another negative on standard tacts is that they can easily be accidentally *Stuck* in the "on" position. We encountered this a couple times as well. A lengthier throw eliminates this.
3. The switch (once fully depressed) is actually still recessed. Meaning, it goes below flush/flat roughly 20 thousandths.... We did this to allow for easy use and no worries when carrying around in pockets, etc...
4. So, it essentially still acts as a tactile switch, beefier components to allow for a longer life, sturdier and more prevalent throw, and full depression to activate. Its easier for a finger (no matter what the size) to depress 20 thousandths of an inch instead of roughly 70 - 80 thousandths in to a small hole...
I hope that makes
sense and I didn't confuse you even more.
if i read into Steve's post correctly, he made the change after testing it. It seems he got found a switch that was easier to "turn on" for bigger finger...yet selective and strong enough to not accidently activate. Just my 2 cents. I too worried after reading the beginning, yet later in that post he addresses that issue. I'm sure warranty wise, that switch will hold up better as well.
Correct = Bigger finger would not allow the switch to fully depress and operate properly.
Plus if you wore more colors,you and DW would clash during media and legislative sessions
