Need some sub-micro power switches and connectors

Namuna · Post by **Namuna** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:31 am

Can anyone recommend where to find/buy sub-micro sized power switches and connectors?

I recently received my order of 50mah Lipos and intend to use some in my Bits and ZZSEs. Instead of soldering them directly to battery tabs in the cars, I'd prefer using power connectors. The Dean's micro plugs, though damned small, is still too big to work well in a Bit/ZZSE. I think the ideal size would be what the PiccoZ helicopters use (the charging wire and connector, that is).

Since Bits don't have an on/off switch, I'd also need some tiny power switches so I can make sure the Lipos won't drain too low when not in use.

Thanks for any info!

honda_s2000 · Post by **honda_s2000** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:00 am

Namuna - I heard talk of you buying quite a few , will you be selling any off ? I'd be interested in approx 2-3 cells if so.

Thanks.

As for micro switches and connectors , the only place I know of would be tttt-parts.org , but that's in germany. Peter (the owner) speaks fluent english though , and has no problem shipping worldwide. If you look up the top left corner , there's a british flag , then you'll be able to understand everything

Actually , there is always here :

http://microflierradio.com/Switchesplugs.html - Switches+plugs

Namuna · Post by **Namuna** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:06 am

Thanks for that link Honda, those look to be just about perfect for what I need...Unfortunately the prices are ridiculously high!

As far as the cells are concerned, yeah I was thinking of doing a Group Buy for the 50mah Cells and bought a few first to make sure they'll work also work in the Bits/Zips.

honda_s2000 · Post by **honda_s2000** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:09 am

Namuna wrote:Thanks for that link Honda, those look to be just about perfect for what I need...Unfortunately the prices are ridiculously high!

No worries

Agreed , you should see his microflier prices on the ready to fly planes

, 200+

, Im sure alot of work goes into them , but not that much.

As for the cells , that sounds good , count me in. One is going in my 1/43 superslick car project , one in my SE (hopefully) , and possibly another in a regular zip chassis.

I'll keep searching , so check back in 5

Xcore · Post by **Xcore** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 2:50 pm

I dunno if this helps, but a lot of McDonald and other fast-food toys have switches. If you're in a pinch, you might be able to tear one of those up for it.

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:18 pm

what about jumpers off an old peice of computer hardware?

sg219 · Post by **sg219** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:57 pm

Check out this page....

http://www.crouzet-usa.com/catalog/sensors/_snap.shtml

beanoman · Post by **beanoman** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:57 pm

honda_s2000 wrote: Agreed , you should see his microflier prices on the ready to fly planes , 200+ , Im sure alot of work goes into them , but not that much.

His heaviest room flyer weighs 2.5 grams, and the lighter one is 1.5 grams.. a penny is 3.5 grams. Good luck trying to buy or build that.

the connectors/switches are a bit small for bit stuff, just go to the usual bphobbies, they carry some micro plane stuff too...

http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=V914801

frizzen · Post by **frizzen** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:44 pm

For the micro Switch, back on Tiny before the SE came out, somebody figured out that you can take a DIP switch, and cut apart the switch segments, and use that as your master switch. RS PN: 275-1301 rated for 15mA at 24v. 8 Tiny little rocker switches

arfin · Post by **arfin** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 12:28 am

I'm actually looking for this exact part, and have been for a while. I'll check out ebay and let you know what i find.