5 way nav switch in handwired case? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by Incblob@lemmy.world to c/ergomechkeyboards@lemmy.world

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Hi there, I was wondering what size hole you need for a 5 way nav switch. For hand soldering that is. NOT for a pcb.

It doesn't seem to have a lip, and the official docs have it at 10*10mm, but that would just fall through.

Do I have to have individual holes for the contacts? Is it even possible to use outside of a pcb? Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks for the help.

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[-] rafaelromao@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

There is this adapter to use it in a MX switch hole: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3958026

[-] Incblob@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Brilliant, thanks!

[-] tyrusx@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago

It is possible to have this work as a mouse controller?

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