Hello everyone, so not too long ago I had ordered some push buttons and when I ordered them I thought what I was ordering was 4 foot push buttons. But then I later figured out that I had ordered 2 foot push buttons. I was in kind of a rush to make something so I did not want to take more time by having to order more push buttons. So then I wondered if The two foot push buttons would work almost exactly the same as the 4 foot push buttons would.
Thanks, Psidle
I think the 4-foot ones have 4 feet as much for mechanical stability as anything else, but also I guess it's convenient to have more attachment points if required.
But both designs have only one "switch" inside: the 2-foot one connects one foot to the other, the 4-foot one connects one pair to the other pair.
When using the 4-foot one, be aware of the internal scheme so you know what's connected to what; see red square below:
so there is basically not real difference functionality wise?
use your multi meter and measure the ohms across the pins. you will find two on each side connected. When the button is pushed all four will be connected. This response is to help you get started in solving your problem, not solve it for you.
Good Luck & Have Fun!
Gil
PSidle:
so there is basically not real difference functionality wise?
No difference at all: they're both SPST switches... Single Pole, Single Throw.
Number of poles is how many separate conductors are switched: one.
Number of throws is how many "on" positions there are: one.
Poles and throws are described here, about 1/3 of the way down.
Alright thanks man! Have a good rest of your day!