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Re: Troller dual power pack
« Reply #120 on: March 31, 2016, 03:08:56 PM »
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I never really needed that type of switch so I never really looked for one. I find Digikey search engine easier to work with than Mouser and I found what looks like 5 possible switches.  Check the dimensions of yours to get the right replacement.

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Re: Troller dual power pack
« Reply #121 on: March 31, 2016, 04:18:38 PM »
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Wouldn't drilling a round hole in the case and using a push button momentary switch be better as a "brake" application than a weird spring slide switch?

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Re: Troller dual power pack
« Reply #122 on: April 02, 2016, 02:28:50 AM »
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Wouldn't drilling a round hole in the case and using a push button momentary switch be better as a "brake" application than a weird spring slide switch?

I agree.  I would prefer the spring-loaded mini toggle, but the idea is the same.  You probably would not even have to drill
unless you chose a large toggle or pushbutton.  It would probably fit through the rectangular hole and secure with a washer and nut.
With a little handywork, you could cut out a small metal or even styrene sheet painted black to completely cover the rectangular hole and make it look good, as well as be functional.

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Re: Troller dual power pack
« Reply #123 on: April 02, 2016, 09:11:22 PM »
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Wouldn't drilling a round hole in the case and using a push button momentary switch be better as a "brake" application than a weird spring slide switch?

As I recall, Troller packs were UL Approved, which was one of the selling points in their ads, one of which showed a pack after UL's testing as a mangled mass of metal. Their choice of switch may have been dictated by clearance issues in the event of the case being dented....
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