[jeff1]

I have been looking for alternative ways to switch my backpack on/off and through its four speeds.
I tried one idea and it was nonviable, so I went back to the drawing board.
and came up with this.

I use my backpack on a trolley and was a little fed up with having to tilt it to get access to the switch to either switch on/off or change speeds.

I have now cured the problem with an extension switch, that can be mounted anywhere on the backpack, or even on my belt if I feel strong enough to carry the backpack.
 
it can also be mounted on the trolley, now the switch operates in exactly the same way as the normal one, but now I can also see the if the LED light is on or off.

No cutting of any wires was the bit I liked best, So if it needs to go back to the suppliers for any reason, it can all be put back the way it was.

I put the switch extension thought its paces tonight and I must admit I impressed myself and gave myself a pat on the back. (I know you lot won't  Lol)

I haven't worked the price of it out yet, but if enough interest was shown? I may build some more and put them on sale. 

I was so keen to take pictures you can still see the wet glue on the switch membrain :




 

[geefree]

now i like that.... how did you do that without cutting wires....

come on tell us all, never mind making money jeff selling them, just share it with all your screen mates 

[jeff1]

If I told you, I would have to kill you afterwards

Do you know anything about electronics??

Give me time and I'll think about it, putting it on a special forum, with  photo instructions

[Clear Vision]

That is easy to do! I could do that with my eyes closed and I know very little about electronics.  

[jeff1]

Quite Matt

[D.Salkeld_Ltd]

You Know......................it's simple...........................



PUT IT ON YOUR BACK : :

If it was ment to be a trolly IT WOULD HAVE WHEELS

David

[jeff1]

Dave we are not all built like brick out houses   

[jouk45]

absolutely brilliant Jeff, book me in for 1,  this will save a lot of bending,
and no need to buy trolleys with holes in them to get access to the switch, well done :cool:  :cool:

[LWC]

dave, are we the only ones who actually use them on our backs? i fill mine and always carry on my back

[geefree]

sussed it lol

[jouk45]

the switch is not just for trolleys jeff said, the switch can be placed anywhere on the backpack,

[jeff1]

absolutely brilliant Jeff, book me in for 1,  this will save a lot of bending,
and no need to buy trolleys with holes in them to get access to the switch, well done :cool:  :cool:

I'll build you one at the weekend Joe and post it to you.
I took step by step photo's, so I'll email them to you over the next couple of days

[jouk45]

thanks jeff,  this great idea will be a good benefit for the backpack, well done

[Clear Vision]

dave, are we the only ones who actually use them on our backs? i fill mine and always carry on my back

No.... I do!!!!

[D.Salkeld_Ltd]

Jeff,

Sorry I was a bit grumpy in my reply.
Having thought about it I think you have come up with a good idea.

But my thinking is:

If you want a trolly you may as well go for 25ltr - more water.

If you want lightness and versatility then Backpack - ON YOUR BACK - automatically follows you :

However, as Jouk says the switch could be usefull even for us Carryers

David

[jeff1]

Jeff,

Sorry I was a bit grumpy in my reply.
Having thought about it I think you have come up with a good idea.

But my thinking is:

If you want a trolly you may as well go for 25ltr - more water.

If you want lightness and versatility then Backpack - ON YOUR BACK - automatically follows you :

However, as Jouk says the switch could be usefull even for us Carryers

David

Hey dave
Its water off a ducks back to me. no problem.

I use a backpack only on a certain houses or parts of a house and also as a backup.

if I used it all of the time I would get myself bigger containers or a trolley system, but I,m more than happy working from my trailer for the bulk of my work.

[ScrimShady]

very nice, it should save a lot of time, but please tell me what they call them switches please, do they call it a pressure switch/pannel switch? it driving me mad

[AuRavelling79]

I'll buy one if it's a sensible price! A very useful item IMO.

[jeff1]

very nice, it should save a lot of time, but please tell me what they call them switches please, do they call it a pressure switch/pannel switch? it driving me mad

Its just an exstension switch I built.
But if you mean the switch on the printed circuit board then its called a tactile switch, same type in your tv remote etc.

If I do sell them they will no way be expensive under a tenner I would have thought.

But if I don't make them,  I have already written an instruction sheet with photo's that I can stick on the Academy, and the reason for this, is it can be made a sticky or put into the A-Z files so folk can find it easy all the time. if I post it here it will be gone by next week.

[Jeff Brimble]

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