Best Pushbuttons for "Admin" Actions?

[thameslives]

Hi,

I built my cabinet using the Suzo Happ pushbutton bundle set they sell on Amazon.  Now I'd like to add some smaller buttons for "admin" stuff - volume up/down, game saves, etc.  Does anyone have a favorite?  I'm not looking for something backlit, just a button that's similar to the standard pushbutton (same type of micro-switch, same depth for control panel install), just something smaller in diameter (or even rectangular).

Thanks!
Brian

[equlizer]

What are you using for an encoder?  Alot of them have "shift" keys where you can use the same button for different tasks.

[thewisteron]

I used normal sized buttons for my admin, but I've always liked the little buttons they use on the Surface Tension machines. Not sure where they get them from though: http://www.surface-tension.net/external/byoac/st4_panel.jpg

[adder]

i'd be interested in some good answers on this subject, as in the past i used the ones like in the pic below.  bad idea.. they suck, and eventually hurt your fingers!  (in my opinion they would only be good for something where u very rarely have to press it).

[PL1]

I really like these  low-profile black-rimmed buttons (Rick is the only vendor I've found that stocks these  ) with inkjet printed inserts on Avery 18665 or 8665 labels.

The ring between the nut and bezel is removable.



There are many vendors that carry translucent-rimmed or "sawed-off volcano" LED buttons.



I usualy get 12v LEDs and power them with 5v -- not as bright and much longer lasting. 
PROTIP: Get white LEDs for yellow buttons -- yellow LED + yellow diffuser = muddy orange.

If you're looking for a smaller diameter non-LED button, there are some options but these won't mount without routing a pocket on the back of a 3/4" panel.  IIRC Paradise Arcade Shop and/or Focus Attack carry these.

Seimitsu PS-14-GN-C -- 24mm convex, threaded, clear cover

Sanwa OBSN-24 -- 24mm convex, threaded

Seimitsu PS-14-DN -- 20mm convex, threaded

Sanwa SDM-20 -- 20mm concave, locking tabs

Sanwa SDM-18 -- 18mm concave, locking tabs

Divemaster has these but they're intended for a service panel mounted behind your coin door.




Scott

[UEDan]

i'd be interested in some good answers on this subject, as in the past i used the ones like in the pic below.  bad idea.. they suck, and eventually hurt your fingers!  (in my opinion they would only be good for something where u very rarely have to press it).

I use 1 of these as a "shift" button.... they do kinda suck. But they are small and easily hide-able and the stiffness makes it less prone to accidental pressing(mounted behind volume knob).

[haynor666]

I use Sanwa 24 since I use 30 size version for play my panel looks quite nice with all buttons the same colour and style.