On Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 1:37 PM, Charles Craft wro= te: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-SMD-NC-Security-Window-Magnetic-Contact-Reed-Sw= itches-free-shipping-/160744436147 > > I'm looking for an inexpensive (preferably magnetic) switch to turn on a > cabinet light when the door is opened. > Initially the LED lamp will be battery powered so need a basic mechanical > switch that doesn't draw > power when the door is closed. > > The security switch on eBay looks like what I want but is there a better > way to do it? > I've looked at mechanical (plunger or micro-switch) and they are all more > expensive. > > thanks > chuckc > > Normally closed reed switches are readily available and (subject to shipping cost...) considerably cheaper than what you linked. A brief search on Digikey shows 59140-040-ND about 4,000 in stock, less than $5 each in singles. Mounts similar to the one you linked, other mounting options were available as well. -Denny --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .