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Softening a Microswitch
rsigamer:
Hello,
I had recently, successfully softened the microswitches in my mouse, following this guide: http://themuslimone.wordpress.com/2012/07/12/how-to-soften-and-silence-mouse-switches/
I, perhaps foolishly, thought I would be able to do the same with a normal arcade pushbutton microswitch.
But once I opened it up, it became clear that it is somewhat more complex than an Omron microswitch you'd find in your mouse.
When I say I want to 'soften' a microswitch, I mean to lower its activation force, basically.
Reducing sound and travel distance isn't my goal, but if those are part of reducing activation force, then so be it.
Can anyone tell me if this can be done. And if so, how?
Thanks in advance. :applaud:
paigeoliver:
Yeah, buy some more microswitches from bob roberts or someone else. Get the real Happ ones and not the chinese ones that are too hard to click (which is what you probably have).
rsigamer:
--- Quote from: paigeoliver on October 20, 2012, 05:44:05 pm ---Yeah, buy some more microswitches from bob roberts or someone else. Get the real Happ ones and not the chinese ones that are too hard to click (which is what you probably have).
--- End quote ---
I already have 20g ones.
And yes, they are still too hard to click.
I could be wrong, but I doubt there are any out there with less than 20g activation force
eds1275:
I can recommend a great gym if you want.
DeLuSioNal29:
How about these?
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=328
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