I finished my toggle switch bypass. I LIKE IT! I would recommend this to anybody that is bypassing the controller, providing they feel up to the task.
I put mine on the back of my unit in the upper left corner as you look at the back of the unit. I positioned it "horizontally" so that if I flip it toward the stock controller, the controller is inline. If I flip it away from the controller, it is bypassed. I chose to put it on the back because I could put the back plate in a drill press and get a clean hole drilled. It's a nice clean look.
The reason I went the switch route over my previous direct bypass is because I had a bad probe on my Auber. Those that use Aubers, know that if you don't have two probes plugged into it, it won't work. I had a 15 lb brisket all ready to go and realized I had a bad probe. I had to tear apart my SI #3 to remove my bypass so that I could cook.
With the switch in place, I can start cooking with the flip of the switch, in the event of an auber failure.
I still haven't ordered my replacement probe and wanted to cook some chicken today. I was worried about rubbery skin because I like to finish my chicken at around 275 degrees and my stock controller won't get close to that. BUT with the switch, I can flip over to the bypass a few times at the end of the cook and get the temps up to crisp the skin.
So glad I went this route. I could almost accomplish some of the things I bought the Auber for with this simple switch. Sure, I would have to monitor it and flip back and forth a couple of times, but that's still easier than managing my stick burner.
Thanks for the great idea, Steve!
Oh, and while I had it tore apart, I put a 4' cold weather cord on it. Another very nice idea and addition.