Radio Shack 8-Position DIP Switch

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2.8

based on 6 reviews  

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★★★★☆
4.1

 

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Pros

  • Consistent performance (2)
  • Easy to solder (1)
  • Easy to use (1)
  • Good performance (1)
  • Good value (1)
  • Reliable (1)
  • Rugged (1)
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Cons

  • Wears out quickly (3)
  • Housing slightly oversize (1)
  • Inconsistent signal (1)
  • Pins are very fragile (1)
  • Pins break if bent often (1)
  • Unreliable (1)

Best Uses

  • Mallory hyfire iv ign box (1)
  • Race cars (1)
 
 
 

Provided by RadioShack

This 16-pin dip switch is a specialty switch for your special project. Ideal for digital, low-current uses.

Specification Description
Model 275-1301
#per pack 1
Body Material Multi
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin Mexico
Description Header Find your specialty switch at RadioShack.
Display Catalog Number 275-1301
Enclosure Color BLUE
End Product Indicator Yes
Included in the Box 1 x 8 position DIP switch
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Max Altitude Operating UOM Feet
Model 275-1301
Mounting Kit requires a 16 pin dip socket
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Product Type Dip Switches
Supported Languages English

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Last update: Jul 25, 2008

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Radio Shack 8-Position DIP Switch Review

Still working 1 year later

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Rugged

    Cons

  • Housing slightly oversize

    Best Uses

  • Mallory Hyfire IV Ign Box
  • Race Cars
 

"I used it to replace a failed Rev Limiter Switch in the Mallory Hyfire IVc Ignition box on my drag race car. It is subjected to brutal vibration, heat, cold, humidity, electrical spikes. Has held up very well over the past year, I need another one for the other switch bank which is now failing. Only …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 16 2008
Footbrake Jim
Topeka, KS
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Radio Shack 8-Position DIP Switch Review

Mediocre Switch

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Inconsistent Signal
  • Wears Easily

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"The device itself is very flimsy and will easily rock back and forth in a breadboard. In addition to this annoyance, I found that as time went on (weeks at the most) the signals could not be guaranteed and had to be continuously pressed in a given state (I used toothpicks for this) to maintain the o …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jul 10 2008
Electrical Engineering Student
Yucaipa, Ca
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Radio Shack 8-Position DIP Switch Review

HORRIBLE

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Wears Easily

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Holy cow! The pins SNAPPED off so easily. One of the pins were slightly bent when i took it out of the box, so I tried to bend it back into place, GENTLY I might add, and it snapped off. the pins are very flimsy and cheap. if you try to force it onto a board, it will snap. I am not using it on a …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jul 25 2008
stan
nyc
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Radio Shack 8-Position DIP Switch Review

Don't bend the pins!

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Unreliable
  • Wear Easily

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Piece of trash, I've been working with electronics for years and I've never seen any pins so flimsy. I barely bent them to make them fit where needed and 3 instantly snapped off. Wouldn't recommend this at all! "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jul 1 2007
Nick
Mesquite, Tx
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Radio Shack 8-Position DIP Switch Review

Balanced Quality

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Easy to solder

    Cons

  • Pins are very fragile
  • Pins break if bent often

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"The switch is very good, but it could be better if the pins were more durable. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 3 2007
Frankie
NY
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