At 02:16 AM 8/2/2012, alan.b.pearce@stfc.ac.uk wrote: > > This is a relatively-standard mini-toggle switch. Its mounted in=20 > an aluminum > > sloping-front enclosure. The switch makes noise when you slap=20 > its lever from one > > end to the other and that noise seems to be amplified when the=20 > switch is mounted in > > the enclosure. I'm assuming that the front panel functions as a=20 > sound-board. > >Is there any advantage in attempting to isolate the switch from the=20 >panel a bit using some fibre or rubber washers? I had tried using a somewhat loose-fitting rubber grommet on a test=20 piece of aluminum but the addition of the grommet did not reduce the=20 noise by any significant amount. I was reluctant to modify the=20 equipment itself until I knew if it would help. dwayne --=20 Dwayne Reid Trinity Electronics Systems Ltd Edmonton, AB, CANADA (780) 489-3199 voice (780) 487-6397 fax www.trinity-electronics.com Custom Electronics Design and Manufacturing --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .