[ale] OT: hardware

[bugyatl at gmail.com (Boris Borisov)]

I've read few lines here and there over internet. Seems like Omron D2F or
something similar model are preferred by gamers. On eBay those are couple
bucks for a pair from China. Maybe I should order about ten just in case.
On Dec 9, 2015 6:54 PM, "Alex Carver" <agcarver+ale at acarver.net> wrote:

> On 2015-12-09 13:03, Boris Borisov wrote:
> > I'm looking to revive my kids gaming mouse. Do you know of a heavy duty
> > mouse micro switches. Should take a lot of clicks. Brand name ?
>
>
> Most of the mouse switches are snap-action or limit switch style (not
> the same as you would find in a keyboard).  The most common
> manufacturers of these switches are Omron, Cherry, C&K, and Panasonic.
> You can look at Digi-Key's catalog (link below) and try to match the
> switch visually.  Otherwise you might be able to find the part number on
> the switch to get the mechanical specs (size, pin spacing and layout,
> etc.) and then pick a new one based on those specs.
>
>
> http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en/switches/snap-action-limit-switches/1114207
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