# Switch Replacement Ideas **URL:** \ **Category:** PKE Meters\ **Created:** [November 8, 2021, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/switch-replacement-ideas/26073 "2021-11-08T22:49:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![goodalejason](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/goodalejason/32/186832_2.png) [@goodalejason](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/goodalejason)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2021, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/switch-replacement-ideas/26073/1 "2021-11-08T22:49:32Z")
hey all so i was thinking about replacing the switches and switch covers on the spirit pke. i was wondering if anyone had attempted this before and had some ideas for a more discfreet switch option. the two silver buttons are being used already as we know because i would have loved to use one of those… but yeah was just wondering if anyone had any ideas or tips. thanks again everyone hope all is well and be safe everyone J ---
**Author:** ![feideaolcom](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/2acd7d/32.png) [@feideaolcom](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/feideaolcom)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2021, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/switch-replacement-ideas/26073/2 "2021-11-11T14:55:39Z")
I am currently working on replacing those with bent metal finish nails and making the touch switches instead of press switches. Using tiny relays to replace the switches and touch sensors found on Amazon. Also needed to wire a transistor between touch switch and relays to allow the relay to function. Touch switch [https://www.amazon.com/HiLetgo-TTP223B-Capacitive-Digital-Raspberry/dp/B00HFQEFWQ/ref=pd\_bxgy\_img\_1/143-0040845-3023677?psc=1&tag=gbfans-discourse-20](https://www.amazon.com/HiLetgo-TTP223B-Capacitive-Digital-Raspberry/dp/B00HFQEFWQ/ref=pd_bxgy_img_1/143-0040845-3023677?psc=1&tag=gbfans-discourse-20) Relay [https://www.amazon.com/Nowepai-Power-Relay-HK19F-12V-Yellow/dp/B09BTDJL5V?keywords=tiny%2Brelay&s=hi&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFWSDc3Sjg3UVgxVDUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4MjI5NDczSkE3QU5ZQzlVS1pPJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzODE4NTQxTVNFUVdVUzFBOUZDJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYnRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1&tag=gbfans-discourse-20](https://www.amazon.com/Nowepai-Power-Relay-HK19F-12V-Yellow/dp/B09BTDJL5V?keywords=tiny%2Brelay&s=hi&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFWSDc3Sjg3UVgxVDUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4MjI5NDczSkE3QU5ZQzlVS1pPJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzODE4NTQxTVNFUVdVUzFBOUZDJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYnRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1&tag=gbfans-discourse-20) Links in this post may be affiliate links. Purchases made through them help support this site at no additional cost to you. ---
**Author:** ![goodalejason](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/goodalejason/32/186832_2.png) [@goodalejason](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/goodalejason)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2021, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/switch-replacement-ideas/26073/3 "2021-11-11T15:22:34Z")
that sounds awesome - a touch button like that could be hidden very discreet - that look a bit outta my league though where would you be putting those in the spirit pke wires?? ---
**Author:** ![feideaolcom](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/2acd7d/32.png) [@feideaolcom](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/feideaolcom)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2021, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/switch-replacement-ideas/26073/4 "2021-11-11T19:48:03Z")
Well, I also replaced the disposable batteries with rechargeable which also requires a small circuit board. With all of that going on and the wiring, I thought it would all fit but I am having some trouble closing the shell 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![feideaolcom](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/2acd7d/32.png) [@feideaolcom](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/feideaolcom)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2021, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/switch-replacement-ideas/26073/5 "2021-11-11T20:07:49Z")
Here are some pics if I did this correctly 🙂 ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/1/0/109aaef59b8fdc012739e3e27d41bd55fa9592ae.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/6/b/6b4c0a122da7043f0cb1e55f409a0758211f5f81.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![goodalejason](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/goodalejason/32/186832_2.png) [@goodalejason](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/goodalejason)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2021, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/switch-replacement-ideas/26073/6 "2021-11-11T20:46:20Z")
yup looks great i have that mini soun boatrd in there for movie accutrate sounds which is why i wanted to find some discreet buttons and those look great… but yeah there is not a whole lot of room in there at all lol im excited to see how this all turns out