this is what i would call a key-cap. we use them on top of silicone
rubber keypads. you'll also need a keyframe to hold it in position,
and limit slop.

On 7/19/06, Rolf <learr@rogers.com> wrote:
> Hi All.
>
> I am trying to put together a hobby project, and am looking for some
> smart-looking buttons on the project box. I am currently planning on
> using a particular SPDT tactile switch (like the half-and full press of
> a shutter button on a camera), and other switches with the same
> dimentsions. I need to get an actuator for these buttons to protrude
> through the outside of the project box.
>
> I have spent a long time browsing through digikey online, and the
> catalogue, but I can't seem to find what I want.
>
> Attached is a picture of what I think I want (based on disassembling
> other commercial products). The part I want is the red button. The black
> on the sides is the project box, and at the bottom is the
> tactile-switch. The particular switch I am looking at using is:
> http://www.panasonic.com/industrial/components/pdf/atk0000ce13.pdf in
> combination with other STSP switches with similar physical dimensions
> (height-wise), etc., like
> http://www.panasonic.com/industrial/components/pdf/ATK0000CE3.pdf
>
> So, what would I call the part that is red in the diagram, and where
> would I find some?
>
> Thanks
>
> Rolf
>
>
>
>


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