Minibot (Tetrix) Questions

[BrandonQ]

Question: does anyone know if any DPDT "household light" switches exist, and if they can be used? Or do they all have to be the "standard" SPDT? (I know that we can also just attach two SPDT's together)

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Brandon,
I have seen them but they are not generally on the shelf since the demand is so low.

[Tristan Lall]

Originally Posted by BrandonQ

Question: does anyone know if any DPDT "household light" switches exist, and if they can be used? Or do they all have to be the "standard" SPDT? (I know that we can also just attach two SPDT's together)

You can buy them, but they're expensive. Try this or this, or search the internet for "DPDT Decora" (which is a line of wall switches made by Leviton and copied extensively).

If it's a light switch meant to be installed in a household wiring box, it's fine. (This could lead to some interesting designs using non-North-American switch types.)

[SushiKitten]

On the topic of house switches does anybody know if we can disassemble the switch. As far as I know that is still allowed but I just want to make sure. also if someone could tell em how to find a Q & A forum or something of the sort so I can direct my questions there next time. Thanks.

[Mike Betts]

To post an official Q&A question go here. Look for the link "Submit your questions here!". Read the GDC announcement "How to post questions".

Most importantly, search before you post (Has your question already been asked and answered?).

Be prepared to wait. My team asked a question a few days ago and we are still waiting for an answer.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Sushi,
You may not disassemble the switch. You may modify (drill) the handle to attach a mechanism or modify the mounting brackets to facilitate mounting.

[SushiKitten]

Thanks for the help.

[Mr V]

Originally Posted by BrandonQ

Question: does anyone know if any DPDT "household light" switches exist, and if they can be used? Or do they all have to be the "standard" SPDT? (I know that we can also just attach two SPDT's together)

They should be in any decent hardware store but you'll need to look for one marked "4-way" switch. They are specifically noted in the current manual revision so yes they are legal.