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Anyone else LIKE the DL-4 clicking switches?

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 1:47 pm
by Faldoe
The common upgrade for the DL-4 is the new soft-touch switches. It definitely takes care of the problem with the DL-4's switches breaking and becoming unresponsive over time but for Looping I kind of like the clicking. Especially for the half-time and reverse. I feel when there is the click I can nail the reverse engage more accurately then when the switches are the soft-touch - no click.

Are there any low-profile clicking momentary switches that will work inside the DL-4?

Re: Anyone else LIKE the DL-4 clicking switches?

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 3:03 pm
by Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.
u could try the low profile DPDT or 3PDT switches, if theres enough headroom underneath for the switch base.
those definitely have a click

http://www.bitcheslovemyswitches.com/#! ... ry=5027572
http://www.bitcheslovemyswitches.com/#! ... ry=5027572

i'm sure somebody makes a clicking SPST but soft touch seems much easier to find.

Re: Anyone else LIKE the DL-4 clicking switches?

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 3:34 pm
by Faldoe
yeah, just saw these but they are sold out! :/

https://www.mammothelectronics.com/coll ... fs2pdt-msi

Re: Anyone else LIKE the DL-4 clicking switches?

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 4:16 pm
by Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.
bummer thats a great price too. $1.? oh closeout ok.
blms doesn't sell the momentary ones i just noticed.

try the 3PDT..? doesn't look all that much bigger than the 2P

Re: Anyone else LIKE the DL-4 clicking switches?

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 5:21 pm
by Faldoe
I think the DPDT is the way to go. I may one lying around to make sure it will fit/have clearance for the PCB.

Re: Anyone else LIKE the DL-4 clicking switches?

Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 11:47 pm
by codetocontra
Not all soft switches are equal. Some have a longer throw on the switch and it would screw with my timing. The original stomp switches have a charming feel though, I agree. But short throw upgraded switches allow more accurate operation. You only need single pole normally open switches, even though there are more DPDT available.