Wallplates

[Ghost]

Hi,

I'm looking for wallplates (need low voltage switches only) for my own
automation system. I found http://www.touchplate.com/

Do you know any other?

TIA

Greetings,
Ghost

[Marc_F_Hult]

On Mon, 9 Mar 2009 23:14:27 +0100, "Ghost" <ghost@everywhere.pl> wrote in
message <gp44g9$80u$1@atlantis.news.neostrada.pl>:

>Hi,
>
> I'm looking for wallplates (need low voltage switches only) for my own
>automation system. I found http://www.touchplate.com/
>
> Do you know any other?
>
>TIA
>
>Greetings,
>Ghost

Hi Ghost,

Do you mean "Wall plates" or switches?

If switches, do you mean momentary contact?

And if no -- eg Single-Pole, Single-Throw (SPST) toggle -- how will you
'automate' them?

Is momentary contact, how will you locally track the state? ( LED? Or)

One can make a simple momentary contact switch on a wall late using a
standard blank wall plate from a electrical or building store and momentary
contacts switches from any of many different retail, industrial, wholesale
and surplus suppliers.

Here's some examples of SPST momentary pushbuttons that are readily mounted
on a standard blank switch plate:

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062546
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/mtr/mtr3310004.htm?source=froogle

HTH ... Marc
Marc_F_Hult
www.ECOntrol.org

[Ghost]

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> On Mon, 9 Mar 2009 23:14:27 +0100, "Ghost" <ghost@everywhere.pl> wrote in
> message <gp44g9$80u$1@atlantis.news.neostrada.pl>:
>
>>Hi,
>>
>> I'm looking for wallplates (need low voltage switches only) for my own
>>automation system. I found http://www.touchplate.com/
>>
>> Do you know any other?
>>
>>TIA
>>
>>Greetings,
>>Ghost
>
> Hi Ghost,

Sorry for my english.

> Do you mean "Wall plates" or switches?

Switches

> If switches, do you mean momentary contact?

Yes

> And if no -- eg Single-Pole, Single-Throw (SPST) toggle -- how will you
> 'automate' them?
>
> Is momentary contact, how will you locally track the state? ( LED? Or)

I need only switches - all electronics i already have.

> One can make a simple momentary contact switch on a wall late using a
> standard blank wall plate from a electrical or building store and
> momentary
> contacts switches from any of many different retail, industrial, wholesale
> and surplus suppliers.
>
> Here's some examples of SPST momentary pushbuttons that are readily
> mounted
> on a standard blank switch plate:
>
> http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062546
> http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/mtr/mtr3310004.htm?source=froogle

I'm looking for some good looking stuff, for example (but maybe there are
any cheaper, I hope):
http://www.touchplate.com/controlStations.php

[Marc_F_Hult]

On Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:05:49 +0100, "Ghost" <ghost@everywhere.pl> wrote in
message <gp6e8f$12n$1@nemesis.news.neostrada.pl>:

>
>Uzytkownik "Marc_F_Hult" <MFHult@nothydrologistnot.com> napisal w wiadomosci
>news:0l7dr49a70lfitq4353uht2us33j28b3a2@4ax.com...
>> On Mon, 9 Mar 2009 23:14:27 +0100, "Ghost" <ghost@everywhere.pl> wrote in
>> message <gp44g9$80u$1@atlantis.news.neostrada.pl>:
>>
>>>Hi,
>>>
>>> I'm looking for wallplates (need low voltage switches only) for my own
>>>automation system. I found http://www.touchplate.com/
>>>
>>> Do you know any other?
>>>
>>>TIA
>>>
>>>Greetings,
>>>Ghost
>>
>> Hi Ghost,
>
>Sorry for my english.
>
>> Do you mean "Wall plates" or switches?
>
>Switches
>
>> If switches, do you mean momentary contact?
>
>Yes
>
>> And if no -- eg Single-Pole, Single-Throw (SPST) toggle -- how will you
>> 'automate' them?
>>
>> Is momentary contact, how will you locally track the state? ( LED? Or)
>
>I need only switches - all electronics i already have.
>
>> One can make a simple momentary contact switch on a wall late using a
>> standard blank wall plate from a electrical or building store and
>> momentary
>> contacts switches from any of many different retail, industrial, wholesale
>> and surplus suppliers.
>>
>> Here's some examples of SPST momentary pushbuttons that are readily
>> mounted
>> on a standard blank switch plate:
>>
>> http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062546
>> http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/mtr/mtr3310004.htm?source=froogle
>
>I'm looking for some good looking stuff, for example (but maybe there are
>any cheaper, I hope):
>http://www.touchplate.com/controlStations.php


Consider membrane-type switches. One potential advantage is being able to
print labels. The more switches --especially scenes for which there may not
be immediate response or feedback -- the greater the need for labels. In
other words, after the electronic part is resolved/solved, labeling becomes
the next obstacle. This is part of why folks have migrated/evolved to
electronic touch screens.

Are you able/willing to solder/build?

If so, for example, here's a 16-key low-bounce, 100-milliohm resistance
35-volt membrane switch keypad small enough to put on a wall switch ($3
each + $4 shipping to US).

http://cgi.ebay.com/16-Key-Membrane-Switch-Keypad-Keyboard-General-Use_
W0QQitemZ250384138314QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Default Domain_0?
hash=item250384138314&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A17
28%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301% 3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

( eBay search: membrane switch )

It can also be simply made into either a horizontal or vertical one-, two-,
three-, or four-position x SPST momentary contact switch with no IC or other
decoding needed. Just short all four vertical or all four horizontal busses
together.


You could cover with a printed mylar cover of your own design for much less
than a fully-built commercial option.

HTH ... Marc
Marc_F_Hult
www.ECONtrol.org

[Ghost]

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> On Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:05:49 +0100, "Ghost" <ghost@everywhere.pl> wrote in
> message <gp6e8f$12n$1@nemesis.news.neostrada.pl>:
>
>
> You could cover with a printed mylar cover of your own design for much
> less
> than a fully-built commercial option.
>
> HTH ... Marc

Thank you, Marc. I'm thinking about this membrane switches.