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nakeworks:


--- Quote from: PL1 on June 28, 2012, 08:44:36 pm ---
If you want to test drive a Premium Soft Touch switch, just order one with an Arcade Prime/Spectralite/Chromalite button along with the other switches you want to compare.

If you like the Premiums and Randy won't work a deal with you to sell them separately, just order them with the Arcade Primes or Spectralites/Chromalites that you can use as admin buttons for this and later builds.

NOTE: Micro Leafs use .110 QDs that point "down"-- could be a concern in a shallow enclosure.

The Premium Soft Touch definitely has more click than the Micro Leaf.

Is the "click" your main concern or the "feel"?

If the click is what you dislike and none of the options above work for you, you might look into the Rollie Leaf Switches for pushbuttons, or look into getting real leaf switches.

In the constant argument over, "Which switch/button/joystick/spinner/trackball is best?" The answer is always filtered through the perceptions and preferences of the eye of the beholder, making "The one you like best." the correct answer.  If you want to be sure, run a comparison and post your results.  Doing this with buttons or switches won't break the bank.


Scott

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Love the details guys, thanks.  While the "click" is a major annoyance, my main concern is how hard it is to depress the plunger.  I'm going to do like you said and order several types to decide what I like the best. 

On a side note, does anyone use the right-angle quick disconnects?  Usually I just use the straight ones but after seeing these at my local electronic store I'm intrigued.  Also, any feelings/opinions on insulated vs non-insulated QDs?

TopJimmyCooks:

Hey Nake, In your line of work you've obviously got the dexterity for soldering.  Don't be afraid to go for it.  I learned with a huge weller soldering gun when I was a kid and have honed my technique lately by watching youtube instruction videos.  You'll be lifting traces on boards in no time.

I use qd's when the equipment has spade lugs to receive them.  You don't need fully insulated QD's for arcade switches, the terminals are far enough apart that it's not an issue.  I use insulated and non according to the situation. 

I have several different types of microswitch buttons, and I really like my Microleafs from GGG.  +1 for them.  light plunge resistance and basically silent. 

nakeworks:


--- Quote from: TopJimmyCooks on June 29, 2012, 09:29:14 am ---Hey Nake, In your line of work you've obviously got the dexterity for soldering.  Don't be afraid to go for it.  I learned with a huge weller soldering gun when I was a kid and have honed my technique lately by watching youtube instruction videos.  You'll be lifting traces on boards in no time.

I use qd's when the equipment has spade lugs to receive them.  You don't need fully insulated QD's for arcade switches, the terminals are far enough apart that it's not an issue.  I use insulated and non according to the situation. 

I have several different types of microswitch buttons, and I really like my Microleafs from GGG.  +1 for them.  light plunge resistance and basically silent. 

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Hey David.  I was wondering where you were hiding.  I probably don't need to tell you that skill levels for doctors/surgeons vary wildly.  That's not to say that my skills are lacking, just not much experience using the soldering iron on my patients. >:D  Yet

I am ordering several types, the microleafs included. 

CoryBee:

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just not much experience using the soldering iron on my patients. >:D  Yet

I am ordering several types, the microleafs included. 
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I don't have much input on the types of micro switches out there, I have only purchase two types of buttons. But I would weigh heavy on soldering over QD, not for reliability but for pure enjoyment. I have been doing electronics for several years and I love soldering, something about the flowing metal and making things with my hands is quite relaxing. I have created some pretty useless things just to make an excuse to solder away. Not too long ago I put together an mp3 player, amp, and some reed switches on the volume buttons to add music to the bathroom......yea



Anyways, I like to thread the wire through the little holes on the switches and twist then solder. I do this for all my arcade buttons.

jasonbar:

Quick disconnects for all buttons & sticks on my cab!)

(Though I might be arriving too late to the party to matter...)

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