Looking for 3P3T illuminated switch

Started by fingersoccer, August 17, 2011, 03:04:18 PM

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fingersoccer

Looking for a 3P3T illuminated switch, although I'm having a hard time finding one on Mouser's catalog. Ideally a pushbutton switch, just a square button you can press that will light up and take an effect in/out of true bypass. I'm making a science fiction-y looking pedal and this kind of switch would be perfect.

Any other recommendations for large, colorful, or otherwise vintage organ/synthesizer-type hardware would be greatly appreciated as well.

8) Thanks everyone.

Skrogh

Are you sure you mean a 3P3T and not a 3PDT? I can't see what you wan't to use the 3rd throw for, if you just want bypass/effect.

(That said, I have never seen neither a 3P3T or 3PDT foot switch with light in them. Some 1 and 2 pole double throw switches, with LEDs do exist though)

egasimus

Just use whatever kind of illuminated switch you can find (even a spst tactile can be used!) in conjunction with an electronic switching system - if you want to stay true bypass, you can use relays.

fingersoccer

Oh yeah, I guess I do mean 3PDT (for true-bypass switching).

If illuminated 3PDT switches are impossible to find, what options do I have for just the LED in a similar form factor (around an inch square with diffused surface)?

I'd ask about the relays (intriguing!), but that might be more at home in another thread.