Simple latching switch for a pcb

[john Kilner]

Hello
I make simple circuits for my miniatures hobby using vero board, switches, cable connectors and fuses etc.
For a new board I need a small on off switch to make / break a circuit for a room in a miniature building.
I have trouble finding a latching (slide or push on to make and slide / push again to break the circuit.
I have found this but I am unsure if it is latching or momentary.
http://www.rapidonline.com/Electron...iniature-PCB-Push-Button-Switch-Black-51-0107
I would use a dil switch but it is difficult to find these stocked as single switches
I would appreciate any advice.
Thanks in advance
John

 

[(*steve*)]

that is pretty big and does not appear to be latching.

you don't say where you are, but single dip switches are not that hard to find.

here is a page of them

http://www.digikey.com/product-sear...e=0&rohs=0&quantity=1&ptm=0&fid=0&pageSize=25

 

[john Kilner]

Thanks for the reply
I am in the UK
Possibly I am on the wrong forum
John

 

[Martaine2005]

Hi John,
Maplin will have them. £2.29.

And here is the page for switches.

Martin

 

[BobK]

I am not sure I understand what you mean by latching. This usually refers to a pushbutton that you push once for on and again for off. Yet you mention slide switches, which you slide to one side for on and to the other for off.

Does the switch really have to be a latching switch (as I described it), where the same action is take for on and off or does a normal slide switch work for you?

Bob

 

[Martaine2005]

push again to break the circuit.

I guess he means a normal on/off switch! Not a momentary..

Martin

 

[Anon_LG]

Thanks for the reply
I am in the UK
Possibly I am on the wrong forum
John

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[Martaine2005]

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Martin

 

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[Martaine2005]

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[hevans1944]

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[cjdelphi]

A Flipflop and a push button....? (On/off)