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Title: Converting a toggle switch to a foot switch?
Post by: zener on November 20, 2003, 10:17:26 AM

Is this possible? It seems that foot switches are nowhere in my country.
Only DPDT and 3PDT toggle switches are around. If this is possible, what can I use as a button (something from scrap?)? Can anyone describes how it is done (wiring and mechanical).

Thanks for any help :wink:

Title: Converting a toggle switch to a foot switch?
Post by: Arn C. on November 20, 2003, 10:58:30 AM

Some Old computers and monitors have good on/off switches you could possibly use, old cars have dimmer switches for lights. I am sure there are other appliances that may have switches that you can use. Put your thinking cap on and start thinking...
Peace!
Arn C.

Title: Converting a toggle switch to a foot switch?
Post by: Samuel on November 20, 2003, 12:40:58 PM

As I recall, Steve from Small Bear has a thorough description of homebrewing a stomp switch...

Here it is:
http://www.smallbearelec.com/HowTos/BypassOnBoard/Actuator.htm

Title: Converting a toggle switch to a foot switch?
Post by: rx5 on November 20, 2003, 05:38:31 PM

you could use "automotive heater switch" as a heavy duty N.O. switch...use the jfet switch that Marcos Munkey has posted in his site...I have my mods made there..... :wink:

zener,

pre, philippines ka pla.. :) saan part ka?? andito me tacloban city.. :D

Title: Converting a toggle switch to a foot switch?
Post by: zener on November 21, 2003, 02:09:20 AM

Thanks everyone. Now I know.

Rx5,

d2 ako sa Laguna.

Zener

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