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Bottlehead Kits => BeePre => Topic started by: xjb123 on July 08, 2019, 05:30:22 AM

Title: Upgrade BeePre input selector switch to match Bee Quiet
Post by: xjb123 on July 08, 2019, 05:30:22 AM

Hi All,

Has anyone upgraded the input selector switch to more closely match the tactile feel of the Bee Quiet attenuator switches? After upgrading to the Bee Quiet, the stock rotary switch of the BeePre seems rather loose and wiggly (cheap feeling). I'd like all the switches to have the same nice snappy feeling. What is the correct part to get for that switch? Doc, any plans to offer an upgrade?

Title: Re: Upgrade BeePre input selector switch to match Bee Quiet
Post by: Paul Birkeland on July 08, 2019, 06:03:09 AM

The switch that most closely matches the BeeQuiet switches and would act as an input selector is a two deck switch.  These are a little bit of a pain to wire, but if Doc B is OK with it, I can post a part number.

Title: Re: Upgrade BeePre input selector switch to match Bee Quiet
Post by: Doc B. on July 08, 2019, 06:08:46 AM

Sure, go ahead.

Title: Re: Upgrade BeePre input selector switch to match Bee Quiet
Post by: Paul Birkeland on July 08, 2019, 06:12:00 AM

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Electroswitch/D2D0406N?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvNbjZ2WlReYkj4TnT6O8G1Agu7l08ZmGw%3D (https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Electroswitch/D2D0406N?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvNbjZ2WlReYkj4TnT6O8G1Agu7l08ZmGw%3D)

Title: Re: Upgrade BeePre input selector switch to match Bee Quiet
Post by: xjb123 on July 08, 2019, 02:33:50 PM

Wow - I didn't realize the switches were so expensive!
But I guess it doesn't surprise me because I can totally feel the difference in quality when turning the dials, which is why I asked in the first place. Luckily, it will only take one - so I think it will be a worthwhile investment.
Thanks for letting me know!