What's the most durable switch for battery packs ? Momentary switch vs latching switch?

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Guys can anyone give me advice on what’s the most durable switch that can withstand all vibrations ?

I remember that back in the day @onloop and @torqueboards experienced some problems with their switches in their battery packs. Which switch is the most durable ? Momentary or Latching ? …i know that regular toggle soft switch works probably the best but it just does not look as cool as the led ones.

Momentary switch: https://www.amazon.com/Ulincos-Momentary-Pushbutton-Suitable-Mounting/dp/B017KPM0S2/ref=pd_bxgy_263_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7VQ5X7D33PBEQP9GN5NA

Latching switch: https://www.amazon.com/Ulincos-Latching-Pushbutton-U19C1-Suitable/dp/B017KP67FY/ref=pd_sim_263_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=XRH5RGZ7ANKCS6MQM2V0

Regular toggle soft switch: https://www.amazon.com/HOTSYSTEM-Round-Rocker-Toggle-Switch/dp/B007B86Z94/ref=pd_sim_263_36?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9VJDCHY8A0JYSY39HSFM

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Do you get a lot of vibrations while reading? Im perhaps new to elongboarding but for me it looks like there should be just a really good fit / soft material around, for it not to ruin other parts or itself…

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I don’t think those are rated high enough amps. Snap!

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It depends on how your soft on and off circuit works. Most of us require a latching or toggle switch because the circuit has to remain closed to turn on the BMS. A momentary switch would probably be the best but would require a smart BMS to operate. Boosted’s BMS, Mellow’s and Raphael’s all have this feature.

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