Fw: MITS Altair 8800b switches needed

Since Erik brought it up.. I could also use a couple switches, but in my case they are for an 8800A model. (Well, it's sort-of a 'B' now as it was upgraded to the 'B' power supply, but it still has the original 'A' type D/C board). Like the 'B' it uses mostly Mom-Off-Mom mini-toggles, with panel mount bushing, and the long solder terminals that solder directly to the PCB (not the small eyelet type). But the handles are the standard mini-toggle bat handle - not the flatted paddles Erik describes. Any leads, feel free to mail me off-list. Thanks! -Bill On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 1:13 PM, Erik Klein <classiccmp at vintage-computer.com> wrote: > I am desperately seeking NOS, working pulls or > accurate replacement > switches for my MITS 8800b. > > These are flattened paddle switches, both > ON-OFF and MOM-Off-MOM type. > SPDT, Panel mount, solder post with a 15mm > actuator. This last part is the > pain as everything I've found is 10mm or less. > > I've checked every online source that I know > of plus all of the local > electronics and surplus shops with no luck. > > I'm sure someone here has a stash or knows > someone who does. I need at > least one of each type but would prefer a few > more as I do have a few > marginal switches to replace if I can. > > I'd even buy a complete 8800b D/C board if > that's what it took. > > Please email me at my webmaster@ > "vintage-computer.c0m" address if you can > help. > > Thank you! > > > -- > Erik Klein > www.vintage-computer.com > www.vintage-computer.com/vcforum - The Vintage > Computer Forums > marketplace.vintage-computer.com - The Vintage > Computer and Gaming > Marketplace >