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Offline NikoGasm

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What's the difference between Plate-Mount and PCB Mount switches?
« on: Mon, 07 January 2013, 00:54:46 »
I often see individual switches for sale (separate from the keyboard, I mean) that will identify as either plate mount or PCB mount switches. I understand the difference between a board that is plate mounted and PCB mounted, but what makes the actual switches suited for their respective purposes?
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Re: What's the difference between Plate-Mount and PCB Mount switches?
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 07 January 2013, 00:57:20 »
On the bottom of a PCB mount switch there are 2 additional plastic pins primarily for rotational stability, but they do a good job holding onto the PCB since they are friction fit.  Cut them off and you suddenly have a plate mount switch.
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Re: What's the difference between Plate-Mount and PCB Mount switches?
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 07 January 2013, 00:59:58 »
Ah, I see. That was a perfect explanation, thank you.
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