[ale] OT: hardware

[Alex Carver]

A quick image search says to me that it looks about right.  I see
roughly the same switch in my regular mouse.  Most of those are rated
for up to 1 million cycles but that assumes a proper mechanical actuator
design in the mouse that doesn't overdrive the plunger.

On 2015-12-09 18:36, Boris Borisov wrote:
> I've read few lines here and there over internet. Seems like Omron D2F or
> something similar model are preferred by gamers. On eBay those are couple
> bucks for a pair from China. Maybe I should order about ten just in case.
> On Dec 9, 2015 6:54 PM, "Alex Carver" <agcarver+ale at acarver.net> wrote:
> 
>> On 2015-12-09 13:03, Boris Borisov wrote:
>>> I'm looking to revive my kids gaming mouse. Do you know of a heavy duty
>>> mouse micro switches. Should take a lot of clicks. Brand name ?
>>
>>
>> Most of the mouse switches are snap-action or limit switch style (not
>> the same as you would find in a keyboard).  The most common
>> manufacturers of these switches are Omron, Cherry, C&K, and Panasonic.
>> You can look at Digi-Key's catalog (link below) and try to match the
>> switch visually.  Otherwise you might be able to find the part number on
>> the switch to get the mechanical specs (size, pin spacing and layout,
>> etc.) and then pick a new one based on those specs.
>>
>>
>> http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en/switches/snap-action-limit-switches/1114207