Madi Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) Could not find the select switch for the 1050 disk drive any where. (I am aware that is a sort of 2 bit dip slide switch). Is there any equivalent replacement for this switch? Thanks madi Edited October 6, 2019 by Madi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR> Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Best Electronics: 810 / 1050 Drive select switch CO14725 $2.00 http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/addendum.htm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madi Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 7 hours ago, JR> said: Best Electronics: 810 / 1050 Drive select switch CO14725 $2.00 http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/addendum.htm Thanks .. sent a request. I will have an open eye on the International shipping cost ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillC Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 It's possible that your ID select switch only needs cleaning. Another possibility is U7(6532 PIA) is bad, the ID code switch connects to PA0/PA1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madi Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 7 hours ago, BillC said: It's possible that your ID select switch only needs cleaning. Actually, 2 tabs that hold the packing to the core of the switch are broken. The issue I am having is that Best electronics who have this switch asking for 20 US as minimum purchase. Add that to the international shipping cost= $$$. madi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nezgar Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Another option is bypassing the old switch entirely and install a new toggle switch mounted on the case - even at the front of the drive for convenience. You'd have some options with this route: One 2 position switch: toggle between D1 and D2 Two 2 position switches, toggle D1-D4 with 4 combinations. One 3 position switch, toggle D1, D2, D4 (with D1 being the middle position) I have one drive setup with this configuration. A double pole 4-position slider switch to select between all 4 should also work. I've seen this used for a 4 OS slider switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madi Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Nezgar said: Another option is bypassing the old switch entirely and install a new toggle switch mounted on the case - even at the front of the drive for convenience. You'd have some options with this route: One 2 position switch: toggle between D1 and D2 Two 2 position switches, toggle D1-D4 with 4 combinations. One 3 position switch, toggle D1, D2, D4 (with D1 being the middle position) I have one drive setup with this configuration. A double pole 4-position slider switch to select between all 4 should also work. I've seen this used for a 4 OS slider switch. You are right. There are a lot of ways to look at it. I am thinking of replacing the defective switch with 2 bit Slide Type Switch 2.54 mm like in the picture. I have a crazy idea that involves replacement of the SS-packaging of the old switch with one generic slide switch packaging. Of course, I have to take measurements and dimension of the defective switch packaging. This would be my last resort. thanks for the info madi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrbrevin Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 dropcheck uses a 4-position rotary switch on her mysterious XF551 mod board might be an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madi Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 14 hours ago, xrbrevin said: dropcheck uses a 4-position rotary switch on her mysterious XF551 mod board might be an option? Thank you for your valuable suggestion. However I think, this type of 4position, 1pole will not accommodate all 4 drive select options. The 5 position 1 pole switch will be suffice, but the nice numbering will be lost. Also, using 4 position 2 poles will be acceptable, but I noticed (from reviewing few switches) that they are bulky and need drilling of the case. Again, thank you for the effort. madi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nezgar Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 With a double pole 4 position switch it can be done. Not with single pole I dont think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nezgar Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Hi @Madi I was visiting my dad's place recently and found this in one of his spare parts bins, thought of you and grabbed it. It must have come from an 810 or 1050 at some point, because the solder on the pins looked like it was torn off of a PCB before I cleaned them up... If you still need one PM me, i'll drop it in the mail. Interesting it's stackpole, same brand as 800 (and some 800xl?) keyboard keyswitches... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madi Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 32 minutes ago, Nezgar said: Hi @Madi I was visiting my dad's place recently and found this in one of his spare parts bins, thought of you and grabbed it. It must have come from an 810 or 1050 at some point, because the solder on the pins looked like it was torn off of a PCB before I cleaned them up... If you still need one PM me, i'll drop it in the mail. Interesting it's stackpole, same brand as 800 (and some 800xl?) keyboard keyswitches... Hi @Nezgar It is very kind of you to think of me. I did manage to fix my broken switch with superglue and applied a thin layer of epoxy. It looked ugly but works great. I can not thank you enough for your generosity. I will keep that in mind for future need. Indeed, this switch is so previous due to its rarity. Thank ounce again. Madi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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