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Sep 27, 2012 at 7:32 PM Post #8,761 of 9,811
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colonelkernel8 said:
Here is my Dynalo build.
 
 
 

 
 
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Very nice! I like the engraved text and carbon fiber surround. Great touches. 
 
Where did you track down a board? or did you make your own? 
 
Sep 27, 2012 at 7:35 PM Post #8,762 of 9,811
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mikael109 said:
 
 
Sorry to quote something so far back in the thread..
 
But where is everyone getting this panel mounted LED?
 
I checked all over mouser, ebay, ect and I couldn't find one that covers the center of the LED and makes it light up in a ring-like pattern.
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You're looking for an illuminated metal push button with LED surround, sometimes called a momentary switch
 
sample search: http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=16mm-Thread-Ring-Illuminated-Metal-Push-Button-Switch-
 
Sep 27, 2012 at 7:37 PM Post #8,763 of 9,811
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liamstrain said:
 
Very nice! I like the engraved text and carbon fiber surround. Great touches. 
 
Where did you track down a board? or did you make your own? 
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I have had a few boards I bought several years ago and finally got around to building one.
 
The carbon fiber is real, it's a 1mm thick plate that I inlayed into the panel so it was completely flush with the surface. I'm really happy with how well it turned out. When light hits it, it has an amazing depth and "3D-ness" to it.
 
Sep 27, 2012 at 7:39 PM Post #8,764 of 9,811
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mikael109 said:
 
 
Sorry to quote something so far back in the thread..
 
But where is everyone getting this panel mounted LED?
 
I checked all over mouser, ebay, ect and I couldn't find one that covers the center of the LED and makes it light up in a ring-like pattern.
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Check "vandal resistant" buttons on Digi-Key.
 
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/PV6F240SS-311/EG4730-ND/2116209
 
Sep 28, 2012 at 2:35 AM Post #8,767 of 9,811
You can find it for ~$8-10
 
Sep 28, 2012 at 5:51 PM Post #8,769 of 9,811
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bidoux said:
Wow, really nice. Dynalo builds are becoming scarce these days, it is a shame. By the way, what power supply are you using ?
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Yah, we need another group buy on the boards... they've become rarer than hen's teeth.
 
Sep 28, 2012 at 7:53 PM Post #8,770 of 9,811
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bidoux said:
Wow, really nice. Dynalo builds are becoming scarce these days, it is a shame. By the way, what power supply are you using ?
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Edit: Thanks, by the way!
 
I'm currently using this: http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/HAD15-0.4-AG/179-2306-ND/1634196
 
I haven't decided if I'll build one or not.
 
Sep 28, 2012 at 8:10 PM Post #8,771 of 9,811
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liamstrain said:
 
Yah, we need another group buy on the boards... they've become rarer than hen's teeth.
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I've got one additional board, I'll sell it to you for a significantly inflated price 
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Sep 28, 2012 at 11:43 PM Post #8,772 of 9,811
Those are Bulgin stainless steel vandal-proof momentary illuminated switches (i.e., Bulgin MPI002/28/BL).  Available in single or dual color, and probably latching, too.  Kinda pricey, but very nice.
 
BK
 
Sep 29, 2012 at 11:53 AM Post #8,775 of 9,811
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mikael109 said:
No worries, I appreciate all the help.
I checked out eBay and it looks like they have some imitation ones from china for ~$8-$13 as liam was saying.
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There are several domestically available switches that look very similar to the Bulgin switches that don't cost as much.
 
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/PV7F2Y0SS-331/EG4737-ND/2116216
 
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/PV6F240SS-311/EG4730-ND/2116209
 
The LAMB series of switches from E-Switch are actually *very* nice. The feel of the actuation is...satisfying, haha.
 
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