Multi-function stalk switch

A multi-function switch, comprising:

• a first rotary switch module having a first surface;
• a first conductive bridge contact coupled to said first surface;
• a rotary switch support member having a second surface;
• and
• a flexible circuit board in contact with and substantially conforming to at least a portion of said second surface, said flexible circuit board having a plurality of exposed conductive contacts;
• wherein said first conductive bridge contact is operable to conductively couple at least two of said contacts when said first rotary switch module is at a first position with respect to said rotary switch support member.

A stalk switch, comprising:

• a handle stalk having a proximal end and a distal end;
• a plunger coupled to said stalk distal end such that said plunger may move linearly with respect to said stalk distal end, said plunger being biased in said distal direction;
• a rotational receptacle coupled to said handle stalk such that said handle stalk may pivot in at least one plane;
• and
• a concave centering mechanism having a concave surface and coupled to said rotational receptacle such that said plunger is in contact with said concave surface;
• wherein a pivoting force applied to the handle stalk causes said plunger to be displaced along said concave surface, thereby compressing said plunger away from said distal end;
• and
• wherein removal of said pivoting force allows distal linear movement of said plunger in response to said plunger bias, thereby forcing said plunger to a center of said concave surface, regardless of how far said plunger was displaced along said concave surface.

A multi-function switch, comprising:

• a handle stalk having a proximal end and a distal end;
• a rotation assembly coupled to said handle stalk such that said handle stalk is rotated with respect to said rotation assembly in at least one plane;
• at least one magnet coupled to said handle stalk;
• and
• at least one magnetic field sensor;
• wherein said at least one magnetic field sensor is positioned to sense movement of said at least one magnet when said handle stalk is rotated.