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[bkiba]

Hello

I am wondering if anyone knows about plastic pieces that can panel mount to allow access to one of the typical demo-board style square momentary pushbuttons. I can't really mount the board close enough to the top of the enclosure to access the button without some kind of panel-mounted mechanical linkage. Something that is sealed somewhat would be great too.

I also realize I can replace the button - but I don't want to do that if there is another solution.

thanks
Ben

[lyndon]

Google "switch caps" or go to DigiKey and search for pushbuttons or pushbutton caps. There are caps you can glue to flat top buttons, but best is if you use a pushbutton that's designed to have a cap attached to it. They usually have a + shaped extrusion protruding upward and the cap has a female + indentation to fit.

Or you can get small diameter plastic rod and cut it to the size you want.

[bkiba]

thanks that was very helpful - found some waterproof ones on mouser.

[Mike, K8LH]

thanks that was very helpful - found some waterproof ones on mouser.

How about sharing (product link)?

Regards, Mike