Most lamp switches require two clicks to turn on or off... why do they need 4 positions for only two states (on and off)? [more inside]
posted by frwagon on May 28, 2009 - 8 answers

Wiring question: What is this crazy non-standard switch I need? [more inside]
posted by stormygrey on Jan 30, 2009 - 16 answers

Why are all light switches the same shape? [more inside]
posted by LSK on Jan 3, 2009 - 27 answers

My partner wants me to dominate him. That's totally not my style, and his pickiness makes it harder, but I'm trying my best, and it's working! Up to a point. (NSFW text inside.) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 12, 2007 - 49 answers

Are there any makers of PoE (power over ethernet) switches that are themselves powered over ethernet? [more inside]
posted by warhol on Jun 5, 2006 - 1 answer

Pushbutton toys. Our 21-month old son absolutely loves anything with buttons, dials, and switches. But he's far past being interested in computer keyboards. What can I get him beyond Fisher Price, and more along the lines of dead instrument panels and video switchboards? The stuff on eBay always seems to be in working condition and bids well up past $100 (though I would pay that for something really nice). Any sources I might be able to look at, or maybe a different item I might have overlooked? I may be leaning towards an old-school oscilloscope for supervised play.
posted by zek on Sep 29, 2005 - 18 answers