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Aurimas
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I need to protect electronic parts in case from water. The thing is, I need to design slide switch on the cap of the housing. Maybe any ideas?
How to design a slide switch mechanism to be waterproof -- ideas?
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This discussion focuses on designing a waterproof slide switch mechanism for electronic housings. Participants suggest enclosing the slide handle in a polymer boot, referencing the E-Switch 500R Series slide switch, which is sealed to IP67 standards. Alternatives such as using a reed switch with a sliding magnet or optical sensors are also proposed to protect electronics from water exposure. Key considerations include the size, throw length, environmental conditions, and orientation of the switch.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of waterproofing standards, specifically IP67.
- Familiarity with slide switch mechanisms and their applications.
- Knowledge of reed switches and their operation in electronic designs.
- Basic principles of optical sensors and their use in switch designs.
- Research the E-Switch 500R Series slide switch specifications and applications.
- Explore the design and implementation of reed switches in waterproof applications.
- Investigate optical sensor technologies suitable for switch mechanisms.
- Learn about polymer materials and their properties for waterproofing electronic components.
Electronics engineers, product designers, and developers focused on creating waterproof electronic devices and mechanisms.
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Tom.G
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These folks enclose the slide handle in a polymer boot.
https://www.e-switch.com/product-catalog/sealed/product-lines/500r-series-slide-switch-sealed-to-ip67
above found with:
https://www.google.com/search?&q=+waterproof++slide++switch
(that's putting {+waterproof +slide +switch} in the Google search field. Without the {})
https://www.e-switch.com/product-catalog/sealed/product-lines/500r-series-slide-switch-sealed-to-ip67
above found with:
https://www.google.com/search?&q=+waterproof++slide++switch
(that's putting {+waterproof +slide +switch} in the Google search field. Without the {})
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Baluncore
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Welcome to pF.
Maybe you could use a reed switch with a sliding magnet.
The magnetic field will separate the protected electronics from the external water environment.
Maybe you could use a reed switch with a sliding magnet.
The magnetic field will separate the protected electronics from the external water environment.
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berkeman
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I had a similar idea, but using optical sensors...Baluncore said:
Welcome to the PF.Aurimas said:
Can you say more about what you are trying to do? How big of a slide switch, with how long of a throw? What is the environment (other than wet)? What is the illumination like, and what else is nearby the switch? What is the orientation of the switch (horizontal throw, vertical throw, etc.)?Similar threads
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