MITS Altair 8800b switches needed

[Erik Klein]

Bill Degnan Wrote:

>>I thought Banesville electronics in Baltimore had the switches.
They're on Joppa Rd.

I'll have to call on Tuesday to see.  I'm on the other coast, but it's
certainly worth a shot.

If anyone has any in their hands to sell, I'm still looking! :)

Thanks!

On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 1:51 PM, william degnan <billdegnan at gmail.com> wrote:

> I thought Banesville electronics in Baltimore had the switches.    They're
> on Joppa Rd.
>
> On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 4:21 PM, drlegendre . <drlegendre at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > 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!
> > >
> > >
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> Bill
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