Is there any reason you're now looking at a 2 way switch? The original you're looking to replace is just an OFF-(ON)
You could wire both sides of an (ON)-OFF-(ON) the same so you can knock it either way which would be an acceptable answer, but usually it's best to use the simplest part that works
It's really just form factor. I was originally planning on following a
guide to build a USB switch with a 4dpdt switch. The issue is that I wouldn't be able to have more than 2 USB inputs but I want the possibility of connecting a numpad in addition to a keyboard and a mouse. The two guides I was looking at both use a toggle switch and I like the idea of physically flicking something to change the output source.
Another reason is the
Ikea box that I am going to house this project in. I'm going to be putting this on the corner of my pretty large desk and route the wires out of it to keep things tidy. The button that I linked in my opening post would have been on one of the sides of the box, but as a button, each time I press it, the box will be pushed back a bit unless I weigh the box down. I fancy the idea of flicking a switch as I'll either have to flick it up/down (I am planning to wire both momentary ONs) which would make it less likely that the box will be moved.
I still think a button isn't bad, but since I already bought the box, I think a switch is more ideal for how I want to use it. If not, I was also considering using the
Novel Keys Big Switch but it's a little late for that and I don't think it would look as elegant.