Re: Low cost membrane keypad prototypes?

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From: David L. Jones
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:11

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"Rich Grise" <rich@example.net> wrote in message 
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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.

Yeah, thought of that, but then I need the graphic overlay anyway, as I 
don't really have space above the keys on the PCB silkscreen.

Dave.

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