Shortest Barrel Pushbuttons

[rsigamer]

Hello,

I'm looking for some arcade pushbuttons that will take a standard Cherry/whatever microswitch with the shortest possible barrel.

Paradisearcade have some that are 52.5mm, measured from the bottom of the bezel to the bottom of the leg.
I really could use some that are shorter still.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

[BadMouth]

If you don't find what you're looking for and don't need many, I once chopped a section out of the center and glued it back together.
Just cut the housing toward the top so you still have the threads where you need them and cut the same amount from the plunger in the middle.
If they feel too stiff, cut the spring. 

[PL1]

Is there a reason you don't want to consider using Ultimarc's Goldleaf buttons?



They are only 1.312" from the bottom of the bezel to the bottom of the button.


Scott

[DrChek]

Is there a reason you don't want to consider using Ultimarc's Goldleaf buttons?

They are only 1.312" from the bottom of the bezel to the bottom of the button.

These are great. Highly recommend.

[jpS14]

there's always sanwa pushbuttons

[two40]

Seimitsu buttons are also pretty small. Much like the Sanwa ones.

[rCadeGaming]

+1 on Japanese parts (including joysticks, especially Sanwa).  More compact, and IMHO much better all around.

[rsigamer]

If you don't find what you're looking for and don't need many, I once chopped a section out of the center and glued it back together.
Just cut the housing toward the top so you still have the threads where you need them and cut the same amount from the plunger in the middle.
If they feel too stiff, cut the spring. 

That's a brilliant idea! Never thought of that.
What kind of glue did you use? Epoxy?

[rsigamer]

Is there a reason you don't want to consider using Ultimarc's Goldleaf buttons?

Because they won't take the microswitches I have here?

[BadMouth]

What kind of glue did you use? Epoxy?

I used superglue, but epoxy would probably be better.
It was on the start button of my newer driving cab dash, so it doesn't get as much use as a normal button.
I would think it would hold up fine as long as the nut isn't overtightened and kids aren't prying at it.

[PL1]

Is there a reason you don't want to consider using Ultimarc's Goldleaf buttons?

Because they won't take the microswitches I have here?

Is there a reason you must use those particular switches?

Do you have something wired through the NC contacts?

Which is the better deal -- reusing your current switches + the time and effort (and possible errors) modifying the buttons or buying the goldleafs?


Scott

[mgb]

Is there a reason you don't want to consider using Ultimarc's Goldleaf buttons?

Because they won't take the microswitches I have here?

With switches like these or the Sanwa and Seimitsu ones, you won't need the micro switches. They are built in and silent