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Some questions about control panels
ArcadeSeeker962:
Thank you for the link, that's a really good deal. I'll do a search for the cheaper set on this forum as well.
P-chan:
--- Quote from: ArcadeSeeker962 on May 08, 2012, 12:09:07 pm ---Thank you for the link, that's a really good deal. I'll do a search for the cheaper set on this forum as well.
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Make sure you check the size of your microswitch tabs before you buy a .25" quick disconnect. A lot of switches have .187" tabs. The larger ones will still fit of course, but the .187" are a better fit.
ArcadeSeeker962:
Thank you for the warning, P-Chan. Is this a good choice for female .187 quick disconnects?
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=211
If it is, will it work with Joysticks and Push Buttons from other online stores? Do I need to purchase wiring harnesses to hook it up with the Joystick and Push Buttons, along with .187 quick disconnects?
Mysterioii:
--- Quote from: ArcadeSeeker962 on May 08, 2012, 01:14:07 pm ---Thank you for the warning, P-Chan. Is this a good choice for female .187 quick disconnects?
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=211
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Depends on what his shipping is I guess. Doesn't look bad. If you were ordering other stuff from him and could just throw it in with your order then sure. Here's an ebay link for 100 for $8 shipped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-FEMALE-SPADES-QUICK-DISCONNECTS-WIRE-CONNECTORS-22-18-GAUGE-187-3-16-/380383905123?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5890a5c563#ht_2954wt_1384
--- Quote from: ArcadeSeeker962 on May 08, 2012, 01:14:07 pm --- it is, will it work with Joysticks and Push Buttons from other online stores? Do I need to purchase wiring harnesses to hook it up with the Joystick and Push Buttons, along with .187 quick disconnects?
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As long as your joysticks and push buttons have microswitches that use .187 spade terminals then these will work. If you get any that use .25 terminals then you'd need a pack of those too. I dunno about the wiring harnesses, I guess that depends on whichever interface boards you're using in your setup. Me personally, I'd just use some wire and a crimp tool and do it all myself (unless I saw a harness for really cheap that I thought would save me an assload of time....)
PL1:
--- Quote from: ArcadeSeeker962 on May 07, 2012, 09:30:57 pm ---Also, for LED Joysticks, does that require soldering? If it doesn't, does the LED Joystick stay lighted up the whole time, or do the LED's flash when a movement with the joystick is performed?
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This thread may give you some ideas/products/sources for LED joysticks.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=114677.0;all
Does it stay lighted the whole time? - How do you want it to work?
Lighted the whole time = easy. Flash when moved = not so easy.
Does it require soldering? - Which joystick are we talking about?
Paradise Arcade has pre-wired LED sticks here: http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/119-paradise-led-bubble-top-arcade-joystick.html
Joystick handles can turn around and twist up the LED wires unless you use something like these:
http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/joysticks-trackball/376-ultimate-arcade-slip-ring.html
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=382
Great option for connecting 22-26 gauge wires or component leads without soldering: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103505
Search threads here in the forums and look around vendor websites. See if you find something that looks good. Some people like bubble balltops, some like translucent battops. What works visually with your planned setup? Once you know the basic look/style you want, you can ask the right questions.
Scott
P.S. P-Chan may be thinking about crimps for switches, rather than for LED sockets. The side by side photos clearly indicate that the Paradise Arcade, GGG, and Ultimarc LED sockets all use the same size .25" disconnects. (I have the Paradise Arcade version.)
You can save yourself LOTS of time and effort by using these prefab .250" daisy chains (one red, one black) to power your LEDs: http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/jamma-harnesses/406-30-connection-black-daisy-chain-110.html and http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/jamma-harnesses/407-30-connection-black-daisy-chain-110.html