Non Z-Wave Switch That Function Mechanically Like a Z-Wave Switch

[Mike_Maxwell]

Decora and legrand paddles can be hacked into momentary push button switches for use with micro controllers that support push buttons.

Legrand Adorne paddle switch hack (convert to pushbutton)

New guy here, just getting into HA, my hubs on the way, in the mean time trying to work out a decent switch to control Aeotecs micro controllers. Found these very nice Adorned switches at home depot of all things, anyway no pushbutton. Bought one, took it apart and turned it into a momentary contact rocker switch. Here’s a video of it working:cheesy video I couldn’t believe how simple it was. Few small flat jewelers screwdrivers are all you need -pry off the rocker cover (from the ends, not the sides) -remove the rocker assembly by gently prying the pivot supports away from the rocker, note how the spring and switch arm connect to each other. -Remove the internal switch lever. -pry the inner switch contact (the one closest to the LED port) away from the outside wall towards the ce…

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@dalec

@Mike_Maxwell Thanks for posing on this cool hack of a switch. There was a request in another thread on the H801 RGB LED Controller very cool modifications by @erocm1231 asking how the switch conversion was done on a Decora paddle because the H801 can take a momentary input to control the lights. So I made a simple video to hopefully help out anyone wanting to modify a Decora style.

https://youtu.be/_QJgYJfNKRI