Rotary Switch Question

[v8s4me]

I'm trying to find a rotary switch (on/off) which will fit the ciggy lighter hole. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

[glenrobbo]

Glass the hole and you can make it any size you want Joe.
CBS do all sorts of rotary switches. Or try RS Components.

[v8s4me]

glenrobbo said:

Glass the hole and you can make it any size you want....

Too late now. I've had a decal made to match the existing layout.

[phillpot]

Any good ?

think you might struggle, cigar lighter hole is quite big isn't it?

[v8s4me]

I think what I need is (i) one of THESE and (ii) a lathe to make up a collar to center it in the ciggy lighter hole. (i) is easy enough, (ii) is a bit of a problem

[GreenV8S]

Don't know what dimensions you're aiming for, but is it something you could sort with a stainless penny washer and a step drill?

[Buzzlt]

I can help you with ii) but not what to make it out of !

If you can tell me what sizes you want I could have a root around.

Stainless ? !!

Ok hand on that's Mike ;-)

[aka_kerrly]

Disappointed, I was expecting a rotary engined TVR

[phillpot]

Lathe ?

nothing that can't be done with a saw and a file.... and a bit of time.



Stainless ?

I'd go for alluminium, far easier to work then paint of cover with black sticky back plastic



This switch looks good and a nice big knob to hide the mess ... nice switch

[v8s4me]

Thanks Mike & Greg. That one in a lot cheaper. I'll be sorting through washers later and if that won't work maybe Greg will help with his lathe? It will be fiddly though

[v8s4me]

No lathe? No problem.....



Trial fit of a switch with the same size barrel...



I think I'll go with this one. It looks more retro and robust than the fancy one I was thinking.

[Oldred_V8S]

phillpot said:

Any good ?

think you might struggle, cigar lighter hole is quite big isn't it?

Nice.
Unobtrusive too

[mk1fan]

Wrong forum me thinks

Naughty, naughty Joe.

[RayTVR]

Isn't there room to file a rectangular hole and have a matching rocker switch?

[v8s4me]

RayTVR said:

Isn't there room to file a rectangular hole and have a matching rocker switch?..

Good suggestion. There is, just. The edge of the hole would just be hidden by the edge of the switch, but only just. I did think of that option but it meant no return to "original" should any future owner get precious about it.

The ciggy lighter will now be swapped for a USB outlet and tucked away somewhere.

[v8s4me]

RayTVR said:

Isn't there room to file a rectangular hole and have a matching rocker switch?..

Well, having thought about it again............



It was too good an idea not to make the effort. Stuff originality!! And the panel now has a nice symmetrical layout...



Thanks Ray

[glenrobbo]

That looks better than original, Joe.

I suppose the next question will be"Where can I get a matching rocker switch?"

Haha!

[phillpot]

glenrobbo said:

I suppose the next question will be"Where can I get a matching rocker switch?"

Try the Wedge forum

Edited by phillpot on Saturday 29th October 15:31

[RayTVR]

Glad to help. Think that looks loads better' and no issue of it not looking factory.

[glenrobbo]

phillpot said:

Try the Wedge forum

Ssshhhh Mike! First rule of S Club:
We don't talk about Joe's wedge.