Silverfish Posted January 12, 2006 Report Posted January 12, 2006 Hi again. Still in the planning phase of the Midibox creative process, and I am curious what other peoples thoughts were on membrane switches. Alltronics.com has really cheap five-button membrane switches. Could this be set up as a (long-term, reliable) transport bar? And would a iPod like circular membrane work well as a "rotary encoder" jog wheel? Let me know any thoughts or comments you may have on this. Thanks again! Tyler B Quote
robotfunk Posted January 12, 2006 Report Posted January 12, 2006 you mean membrane switches like in the old Sinclair Zx80 and ZX81 computers? Those probably have the worst feel of every single switch I've ever encountered. Quote
Silverfish Posted January 12, 2006 Author Report Posted January 12, 2006 Good call. They would seem to function better in theory than reality.Thanks, Tyler B Quote
Jidis Posted January 12, 2006 Report Posted January 12, 2006 I'm still interested in homemade membranes over cheap tactile momentaries if anyone here is particularly knowledgeable on it. Like the rubber insert you find in a remote control or mobile phone. I tried it once in a makeshift mold with some liquid latex and didn't like what I got, but it was a sloppy first attempt. :-\I've got some Grayhill 12 key pads here, and I agree on the feel (and accuracy), but I think using actual switches under the rubber, rather than direct board contact would be different.-George Quote
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