Wanting to build a narrow, lit button interface

[Dermbrian]

I'm considering building a button controller for placement between my MSI all-in-one's PC keyboard and its 22 1/2" touchscreen monitor.  The background here is that I really like DWJukebox as a singles-based jukebox app, but it doesn't work with touchscreens except in Windows XP. 

What I'd like to end up with...buttons all in a single straight line grouped as follows:

Letter keys (A B C D)
Number keys (1 2 3 4 5 6)
Select key
Left arrow
Right arrow
Coin button

I would very much prefer that all buttons be lighted, small enough to make this practical, and with insert areas where I could put those values into the button rather than a label near the button.  Total length of the button controller would have to be, at most, 21 inches.

Does anyone know a source of buttons that would make this practical?  Or have any advice as to how else I might make a standalone pushbutton controller like this?

I use the PC primarily for music, and really like the old-style singles interface that you can customize in DWJukebox.

[Dermbrian]

Here's what I'll do using standard arcade buttons if I can't find any good backlit solution.  Maybe backlight the legend strip....



With 14 buttons, I should be able to place them within 21 inches of linear space, right?


Brian

[unclet]

Groovy Game Gear (Randy) sells button inserts:

http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=73&products_id=302

Perhaps ask Randy whether he would create custom inserts for you with the text you want it.  His description indicates they can be placed into a button which can be backlit as well.  If he does not offer custom inserts then I would see what you local copy or print store has available.

[BobA]

You probably want smaller buttons then normal PBs.    Sort of like the ones used on the Dream Authentic Katana for jukebox functions.
Not sure if they are backlit.

[egosbar]

You probably want smaller buttons then normal PBs.    Sort of like the ones used on the Dream Authentic Katana for jukebox functions.
Not sure if they are backlit.

i went with a stainless momentary button with the numbers etched on them , they have a blue illuminated light but i havent built yet but they look very smart , they are pretty small about 15mm i think , if you interested i can give you the contact , i paid about 10 bucks a button with the etching included which was pretty good ,

they etching is nearly black i cant wait to hook em up

my biggest problem now is sk juke wont work with windows 7  and it was my primary jukebox for button support   

and problem is im not that keen on any other juke (buttons supported)that ive tried and ive tried most now