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Step 10Make a simple momentary switch.
I know I had some nice fabric momentary switches that I cut out of an AM/FM M&M candy plush radio but they must have been lost in one of my many recent moves. In the spirit of immediacy I went ahead and created this simple momentary switch instead.
First find two good size washers. Scuff em up a little bit with a file or sandpaper to get a good solder bond.
Now solder on a lead to each of the washers. You could also tape or glue, as long as each one is connected somehow to a wire.
[Epilog Greenery (Re-use of discarded washers)]
I don't have the final assembly picture, but you want to place some double sided foam tape between the two washers. The tape should cover about 3/4 of the washers keeping them separated. When you push on the edge of the washer sandwich they should contact each other completing the circuit. When you release the foam will push them away from each other again.
First find two good size washers. Scuff em up a little bit with a file or sandpaper to get a good solder bond.
Now solder on a lead to each of the washers. You could also tape or glue, as long as each one is connected somehow to a wire.
[Epilog Greenery (Re-use of discarded washers)]
I don't have the final assembly picture, but you want to place some double sided foam tape between the two washers. The tape should cover about 3/4 of the washers keeping them separated. When you push on the edge of the washer sandwich they should contact each other completing the circuit. When you release the foam will push them away from each other again.
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Apr 26, 2009. 6:54 PMjunior640661
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what is a lead
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Jun 23, 2009. 1:15 PMmaster key
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The thin wires sticking out from a component
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