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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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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around designing a waterproof slide switch mechanism for electronic components housed in a protective casing. Participants explore various ideas and approaches to ensure the switch remains functional while preventing water ingress.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant suggests enclosing the slide handle in a polymer boot to achieve waterproofing.
- Another proposes using a reed switch with a sliding magnet, indicating that the magnetic field could protect the electronics from water.
- A different participant mentions a similar idea involving optical sensors as an alternative to the reed switch approach.
- Further inquiries are made about the specifics of the design, including the size of the switch, the length of the throw, environmental conditions, illumination, and orientation.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
There is no consensus on the best approach to waterproofing the slide switch, as multiple competing ideas are presented without resolution.
Contextual Notes
Participants have not fully defined the environmental conditions or specific requirements for the switch, which may influence the effectiveness of the proposed solutions.
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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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