Alternative switching methods?

[Ieldra]

I am using levers. Lots of them. Problem is, I don't like how they look, they don't fit the style of my base, so I'm looking for alternatives. At least, any switching method I use should look less wood-y and cobblestone-y but a little more futuristic. I would prefer something more elegant but still mechanical (i.e. not a touchscreen, that appears inappropriate for things like a main power switch).

What options do I have?

 

[Omegatron]

Have you considered Switches? That wiki says that it's for 1.5 but if you follow the link to the thread there is a 1.6 version.

 

[Veggetossj]

buttons with a toggle latch?

 

[malicious_bloke]

Computercraft terminal.

Just set a simple program to act like a lever (basically, input a single command and it'll output a redstone signal behind it). You can even just make this a short pulse and have it output into an RS-NOR latch, then it'll stay on until you input a different command, at which point it'll output another redstone signal from another face and trigger the reset side of the latch, turning off your signal

 

[Veggetossj]

Computercraft terminal.

Just set a simple program to act like a lever (basically, input a single command and it'll output a redstone signal behind it). You can even just make this a short pulse and have it output into an RS-NOR latch, then it'll stay on until you input a different command, at which point it'll output another redstone signal from another face and trigger the reset side of the latch, turning off your signal

Doesnt that involve a touch screen of sorts?

 

[malicious_bloke]

Doesnt that involve a touch screen of sorts?

Well, it's not like CC terminals come with their own mouse and KB now is it?[DOUBLEPOST=1406896847][/DOUBLEPOST]But if you're hellbent on mechanical switching devices, you can use invisible silent pressure plates. You can hardly tell they're even there, so they blend in with the decor.

Just have to remember where you put them.

 

[Veggetossj]

doesnt the hiddenroom mod add all sorts of levers and buttons that seem like there normal bricks or bookcases and such?

 

[gardenapple]

buttons with a toggle latch?

How about illuminant buttons from Project Red?
After all, red buttons are badass

 

[Veggetossj]

How about illuminant buttons from Project Red?
After all, red buttons are badass

Yeah sure those can be used

 

[RJS]

Carpenter's Levers and Buttons can be retextured with pretty much any block, although the levers still have a wooden handle

 

[Ieldra]

The Switches mod is part of Monster I've discovered, and these switches look modern while still giving me info about their state (unlike buttons and most other options). Thanks @Omegatron for mentioning it and everyone else for their suggestions.