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danlist(at)syz.com
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Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 1:54 am Post subject: Alternatives to RockRack Switches

Hi there.



When it comes to switches for my panel, I like the idea of LED illuminated switches with some kind of text/icon directly visible on the switch to indicate its function.  I'd rather not have to label the panel itself.  The Aveo RockRack switches, though a bit on the large side, seemed exactly what I was working for.



However, when I went to contact a distributor about them, I was told that they're no longer being made, in anticipation for a "new version" with no ETA.  I can wait a bit if I knew how long the wait would be, but not indefinitely, so I'm exploring different options.



Does anybody have something else they could suggest (or does someone know a source for RockRack switches that has them in stock)?  One possibility is perhaps something that allows me to laser print on acetate my own labels to slide into a window on the switch?  I was looking at the Carling Contura V series, with some of their actuators that provide a square illumination window, but the more closely I look into them, I'm suspecting its just a frosted window with no ability for custom labelling.



I also looked at NKK SmartSwitches, but though they may look nice, add a lot of extra complication. (The primary complication I see is that I'd need to design an interface board to convert their momentary contact into a latched on or off state, and it seems that the reliability when introducing that kind of complication would go way down).



I've seen the rocker switches available from AeroSport Products (I'm already using their carbon fibre panel and interior), but from their photos on the web site, their labels look somewhat "washed out" (though this could just be a side effect of the photos overexposing the labelled portion).  Has anyone seen them to know what they look like in reality?  From what I've seen so far, they seem like my best bet, but I wanted to check with the members of the list here first to get opinions on what makes a nice looking switch for the RV-10.



Dan



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rleffler

Joined: 05 Nov 2006
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Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 2:18 am Post subject: Alternatives to RockRack Switches

I have Geoff's switches in my RV-10.   The labels are black lettered decals applied to the led window on the switch,   They are very well defined and sharp.



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On Jul 17, 2013, at 5:53 AM, Dan Charrois <danlist(at)syz.com> wrote:



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 I've seen the rocker switches available from AeroSport Products (I'm already using their carbon fibre panel and interior), but from their photos on the web site, their labels look somewhat "washed out" (though this could just be a side effect of the photos overexposing the labelled portion).  Has anyone seen them to know what they look like in reality?  From what I've seen so far, they seem like my best bet, but I wanted to check with the members of the list here first to get opinions on what makes a nice looking switch for the RV-10.

 

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Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 8:37 am Post subject: Alternatives to RockRack Switches

I used white Honeywell rockers (AML34,24) with labels and backlighting.



I'm assuming you aware of the these already and have already decided 

they are not what you want.  But LEDs or incandescent bulbs can be 

used.  There is a vendor that does quality custom lettering as well.



Here's a pic of part of my panel with them

http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=MauleDriver&project=224&category=4053&log=122434&row=2



On 7/17/2013 5:53 AM, Dan Charrois wrote:

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 Hi there.



 When it comes to switches for my panel, I like the idea of LED illuminated switches with some kind of text/icon directly visible on the switch to indicate its function.  I'd rather not have to label the panel itself.  The Aveo RockRack switches, though a bit on the large side, seemed exactly what I was working for.



 However, when I went to contact a distributor about them, I was told that they're no longer being made, in anticipation for a "new version" with no ETA.  I can wait a bit if I knew how long the wait would be, but not indefinitely, so I'm exploring different options.



 Does anybody have something else they could suggest (or does someone know a source for RockRack switches that has them in stock)?  One possibility is perhaps something that allows me to laser print on acetate my own labels to slide into a window on the switch?  I was looking at the Carling Contura V series, with some of their actuators that provide a square illumination window, but the more closely I look into them, I'm suspecting its just a frosted window with no ability for custom labelling.



 I also looked at NKK SmartSwitches, but though they may look nice, add a lot of extra complication. (The primary complication I see is that I'd need to design an interface board to convert their momentary contact into a latched on or off state, and it seems that the reliability when introducing that kind of complication would go way down).



 I've seen the rocker switches available from AeroSport Products (I'm already using their carbon fibre panel and interior), but from their photos on the web site, their labels look somewhat "washed out" (though this could just be a side effect of the photos overexposing the labelled portion).  Has anyone seen them to know what they look like in reality?  From what I've seen so far, they seem like my best bet, but I wanted to check with the members of the list here first to get opinions on what makes a nice looking switch for the RV-10.



 Dan

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charliewaffles

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Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:57 am Post subject: Re: Alternatives to RockRack Switches

The Rockrack switches are easily in stock at ACS. I would recommend purchasing them there. The "future" version has never materialized so I wouldn't wait for them. The dual colored lights are difficult to get ahold of and if ACS doesn't have them, it could be 6+ months. But if you are sticking to a single color lamp, then you should be good to go with them.

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aerosport1

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Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 1:25 pm Post subject: Alternatives to RockRack Switches

Dan 

We have sold many of these switches and everyone that likes rockers switches

seems to like them. The lettering 

Is very easy to read and you are not limited to only certain lettering or

graphics. We can do custom lettering if 

Needed for a small up charge. Pricing is way less than AVEO  See attached

photos



Geoff

Geoff Combs 

Aerosport Products

8090 howe industrial pkwy

canal winchester, ohio 43110

614.834.8659p

www.aerosportproducts.com



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