Low-current, momentary action pushbutton switches, such as PCB-mount ‘tactile’ types, are cheap, and available in an abundance of different styles. Latching types, on the other hand, are often larger, ...

This is an improved version of Anthony Smith’s designs for a latch on/latch off switch (see the whole series below). The new design switches a 120VAC load, and includes several much-needed details on ...

The EPS-2XPB-SG-MS explosion-proof momentary switch from Larson Electronics is Class 1, Division 1 and 2, and Class 2, Division 1 and 2 rated for hazardous locations. This start/stop push-button ...

Cole Hersee Company, Boston, introduced momentary push-button switches for truck applications. Two switches now have added lip-seals, making them waterproof and preventing ingress of moisture and ...

[Patman2700] has a nice scope for his paintball gun that uses a red dot instead of cross-hairs. The problem is that he kept forgetting to turn it off which ended up running the batteries down ...

This is a simple soft power switch that latches, using a momentary push button. It is found in many different devices from kids toys to consumer power supplies. I took apart an old electronic ...

When we first saw [Maarten Tromp]’s article about a “momentary latching switch” for guitar effects pedals, we have to admit to being a bit confused. When it comes to push-button switches, “momentary” ...