TV remotes won't contain mechanical switches - they use conductive pads mounted on a flexible sheet to press against PCB traces. Search for "push button switch" on eBay for some options.
I bought some (I say some ) micro switches from china.... One here was £2.50 I got 100 for £2.50 with free delivery... I have 99 left!! The only issue is they are side operated...( it was for a tablet repair!! ) If they are any use???
Josea, thanks, did not realise the remotes were all the flexi types.
Ian, thanks , but was looking for the 5 way switches and button covers.
Nothing on ebay but after another search have just found one such complete beastie at Farnells for £10.50, thought they would be more popular .. https://www.farnell.com/datasheets/1679699.pdf
Thanks, but with just 2 pots and one switch it would need a lot of code rework, perhaps more suited to a larger tft screen than a 16x2 lcd I currently use.
Also do not think it would sit too well on a cabinet bezel having to go over at such a steep angle.
That takes me back to the original question, can get the 5 way switches ok, its the key caps to make it complete that needed.
Seems that Farnell unit is the only option.
Thanks for the ideas, have a load of the tactile switches and square/round caps ( part of a bundle of RS goodies bought by a trade mate for helping him out on a job).
Could set them up in a button 'cross' layout but a job to cut out the control panel neatly.
Think I will settle for the Farnell/Element14 one at £10, a bit of a luxury but could look neat, matching the blue lcd and being an easy single round hole to drill out.