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drventure:

Sorry, just now seeing the replies on this thread.

Boba is right about the NC and NO.

and you're right about the "not quite a button switch". it's actually a Roller switch. Essentially the same as a button switch, but the metal lever has a roller at the end instead of just plain, I ordered my over the internet. most electronics suppliers will carry them.

Hituro:

Thanks doc!  I'll probably look into a roller switch, my friends don't seem to think the idea is cool enough, but I do, and my fiance liked it too.  Since we both like pinball, I suppose that's all that matters ;p  I do like the optical switch but I think I will end up going with the roller switch.  Thanks a bunch :)

BTW DrVenture, do you suggest any other parts besides the plunger parts and the roller switch?  And, how difficult is it to mount a plunger, never really installed one of those before.

Hituro:

One more question, what type of mounting plate are you using on your plunger?

wonderalex:

There this too:

http://www.nanotechent.com/mot-ionkit.php

WonderAlex

HanoiBoi:

I just mounted a plunger and wired the switch as NC - Normally Closed.  Pulling back is fine but when I let the plunger hit, it usually 'bounces' which makes it hit the switch twice resulting in a weak launch.  It looks okay and launches well for games like Firepower and Gorgar but not so good for Funhouse, Whodunnit, Ripley's and such.  

How can I eliminate that bounce?  Does a roller switch help with that?

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