Re: Low cost membrane keypad prototypes?

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From: Rich Grise
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:05

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On Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:11:27 +1000, David L. Jones wrote:
> "Rich Grise" <rich@example.net> wrote in message
>> 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.
> 
A graphic overlay is almost trivial - a piece of plastic and a silk-screen.

Cheers!
Rich

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