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Tiger-Heli:
--- Quote from: Kremmit on May 18, 2005, 12:07:17 am ---Those look awfully good. I was worried after I saw the original blue sample, but the new blue is awesome, much better than the old one. And the clear and red are gorgeous, too. I'll be down for some in those three colors.
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What he said ^ (Except I'm not down for anything yet). These look awesome though. I agree with Xiaou2 about the green needing to be a little lighter. Otherwise they look great though. Thanks for all your effort on the project!!!!
shawnzilla:
I have received pricing amounts from the manufacturer. What I need to know from all of you: Would you prefer to see these with or without a microswitch?
As stated earlier, the microswitch that they would include are Honeywells. They have two prongs (as opposed to the three on a cherry).
I believe I can order both with & without, as long as I hit their minimum price. So, if there's demand for both, I can order both...BUT, the more microswitch included ones that I buy, the less total inventory I'll have (due to the higher price). I'm hoping that demand can keep up on these. Everytime I order, I have to hit the manufacturers minimum price.
They also explained the difference between the first blue sample and the new blue sample. The first one was achieved by mixing two granulates. The second only one granulate. Personally, I like the new one better...it's sexier.
I don't have a final price on these to give y'all yet, because I will have to calculate my shipping costs from the manufacturer when the time comes. But, I am pleased to say that they will be very very affordable. I think you'll all be happy with the final pricing.
More soon! The manufacturer and I also need to clear up a little confusion on Euros/Dollars. :)
gl.tter:
Great work Shawn, the blue, red and orange look good to me, and I much prefer them to the milky blue - you can frost these if you need to anyway, and the old one looked like it needed much more light.
I agree the green is pretty much useless though (at least judging from the pictures).
gl.tter:
Oh yeah, another vote for a coloured LED in a clear button :).
Tiger-Heli:
--- Quote from: shawnzilla on May 18, 2005, 08:02:36 am ---I have received pricing amounts from the manufacturer. What I need to know from all of you: Would you prefer to see these with or without a microswitch?
As stated earlier, the microswitch that they would include are Honeywells. They have two prongs (as opposed to the three on a cherry).
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I'm not in the market right now (or anytime soon, probably) so my opinions don't count much, but I think you would do better to order without the microswitches, particularly if you can't get Cherry switches - Reasons - I think a lot of us would be converting an existing panel, so will already have switches available. I have some Honeywell microswitches and mine have three prongs, not that most people will be using the NC contact. What you might do is order some Cherry switches separately from Ponyboy or someone and then price the buttons either way.
--- Quote ---The second only one granulate. Personally, I like the new one better...it's sexier.
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Agreed.