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Terminology?
Posted: 21 Jun 2018, 21:42
by elecplus
Dummy question of the day:
OK, I finally understand now that the "tabs" referred to on Alps and clones are what I would have called "mounting pegs" or something similar. So what is the correct terminology for the 4 bits that protrude from the rectangular switch?
Posted: 21 Jun 2018, 23:24
by fohat
I would call them "legs" but I am strictly an amateur.
Posted: 22 Jun 2018, 03:19
by elecplus
An amateur you are not! So glad to see you still here
Posted: 22 Jun 2018, 03:30
by Darkshado
If you're talking about the four bits that clip the switch below its mounting plate, I recall seeing the term "wings" at some point.
Posted: 22 Jun 2018, 14:01
by fohat
Yes, if you are talking about the plastic triangles then I think that "wings" is right.
Posted: 26 Jun 2018, 21:35
by elecplus
There are 4 small white tabs or ears that stick out from the center rectangle. I want to know what these tabs are called?
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Posted: 26 Jun 2018, 21:49
by codemonkeymike
elecplus wrote: There are 4 small white tabs or ears that stick out from the center rectangle. I want to know what these tabs are called?
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I think they are called "Slider Rails" or "Slider Guides"
Posted: 27 Jun 2018, 07:26
by Elrick
codemonkeymike wrote: elecplus wrote: There are 4 small white tabs or ears that stick out from the center rectangle. I want to know what these tabs are called?
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I think they are called "Slider Rails" or "Slider Guides"
Thank you very much for that description (takes a 'professional' to sort this long time mystery).
Normally refer to them as thingy-bob's, hanging off the main shaft
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