Re: Low cost membrane keypad prototypes?

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From: Rich Grise
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:29

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On Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:20:34 +1000, David L. Jones wrote:

> I'm after a place that can do low-ish cost membrane keypad prototypes and
> small qty (100's).
> Not actually membrane with the flex cable, but the simpler polydome (or
> tact) variety that sticks directly onto the PCB. I've been quoted $600+
> for tooling locally, just wondering if there is someplace cheaper?
> 
You could just put individual tact switches on the PCB; it'd be quite
labor-intensive until you go to pick&place.

Cheers!
Rich

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