Translucent Microswitch Buttons*Taking Pre-Orders*

[JustMichael]

50 clear with switches preferably.  Now I will just have to find a way to "frost" them.

[Shape D.]

how would you accept payment for these?

[Kremmit]

Kremmit, why not just buy the widely available translucent leaf switch buttons then?

To borrow Rampy's favorite saying... *shrug*

I would think if you wanted translucent leafswitch pushbuttons, you would get translucent leafswitch pushbuttons.  I guess unless he's offering a color that isn't available anywhere.  I'm just not sure how they would feel, but let us know how it goes when you do  it.

Anybody tried to track down a DARK blue translucent leaf button recently?  Or a 2" red?  And forget about the clear.

Besides, I always thought the support structure inside the translucent leaf buttons (ya know, those three little tabs inside the plunger) took away from the look.  Shawn's new ones look much nicer.

And you can't mix 'n match, not only will they not look the same, they won't feel the same.

If they do feel weird with leafs under 'em, I can always put the micros back on.

[shawnzilla]

Probably via Paypal (bank transfers only), money order, personal check (orders will ship after the check clears), cashier's check.

how would you accept payment for these?

[shawnzilla]

Kremmit, why not just buy the widely available translucent leaf switch buttons then?

To borrow Rampy's favorite saying... *shrug*

I would think if you wanted translucent leafswitch pushbuttons, you would get translucent leafswitch pushbuttons.  I guess unless he's offering a color that isn't available anywhere.  I'm just not sure how they would feel, but let us know how it goes when you do  it.

Anybody tried to track down a DARK blue translucent leaf button recently?  Or a 2" red?  And forget about the clear.

Besides, I always thought the support structure inside the translucent leaf buttons (ya know, those three little tabs inside the plunger) took away from the look.  Shawn's new ones look much nicer.

And you can't mix 'n match, not only will they not look the same, they won't feel the same.

If they do feel weird with leafs under 'em, I can always put the micros back on.

Just as a funny note, I happen to have six 2" dark blue leaf swtich translucents (paid a small fortune for them on ebay). I used my 7th one as the sample that was sacrificed for these buttons. It was hard to give up, since I spent over a year trying to track the dark blue ones down.

[gl.tter]

Probably via Paypal (bank transfers only)

That works for me .

[Kremmit]

Just as a funny note, I happen to have six 2" dark blue leaf swtich translucents (paid a small fortune for them on ebay). I used my 7th one as the sample that was sacrificed for these buttons. It was hard to give up, since I spent over a year trying to track the dark blue ones down.

Were those dark blues what got you interested in this whole venture in the first place?  I've only managed to pick up 5 of them over the last year and a half, myself.    I know that's why it caught my eye back when you first posted. 

[scooter]

The eBay seller "bluesbrths" used to have different translucent long buttons periodically (including red and dark blue).  He just seems to have fallen off the face of the earth, though.

[southpaw13]

If the price is around $2

Blue 20
Red 20
Green 10
Orange 10
Clear 40

[JODY]

I'm in for:

Blue 2
Red 2
Green 2
Orange 2
Clear 20
Purple (when available) 2
Yellow (when available) 2

With microswitches only if Cherry (luckily I've got extra anyway from a year ago when Happs had them on sale).

[shawnzilla]

Just as a funny note, I happen to have six 2" dark blue leaf swtich translucents (paid a small fortune for them on ebay). I used my 7th one as the sample that was sacrificed for these buttons. It was hard to give up, since I spent over a year trying to track the dark blue ones down.

Were those dark blues what got you interested in this whole venture in the first place?  I've only managed to pick up 5 of them over the last year and a half, myself.    I know that's why it caught my eye back when you first posted. 

  Guilty as charged! It was my frustration in searching for the dark blues that led me to want these in a microswitch button.

[Kingspinner]

Just like everyone else... pending a price under $4

6 Blue
6 Red
4 Clear

prefer w/ switches intact.

Shawnzilla, may I say that YOU ROCK THIS JOINT!! 

[Crazy_Mack]

Red: 10
Blue: 10
Orange: 10
Green: 10
Clear: 10

Preferably with the cherry switches (Less work for me tracking them down later).

[jmelan]

Blue: 14-25
Clear: 4-8

depending on the price

w/ cherry switches if possible

[shawnzilla]

Just wanted to let everyone that I've submitted my first order. When (I don't think it's a question of "if") I start running low, I will create a new thread for the next batch of pre-order requests. Don't worry if you didn't put anything down this time, I ordered plenty to last a while.

They are going to prototype a yellow for me, so hopefully I can add it to the product line fairly soon.

[seanp]

Price?  Not that I want to be pushy or impatient, but price?   

-Sean

[pointdablame]

Price?  Not that I want to be pushy or impatient, but price?   

-Sean

He has said $2-3, hopefully more towards $2 at least 3 or 4 times now.....

[whammoed]

I'm in for some red and orange ~6 each
If/when you get yellow, I'll takes some blue and yellow.
Heck, maybe some clear too 

[Witchboard]

I know that everybody is all concerned about whether these things come with switches, but I didn't notice if they came with nuts.  Are the nuts included or do we need to pick those up elsewhere?

You know what I mean! 

[shawnzilla]

I know that everybody is all concerned about whether these things come with switches, but I didn't notice if they came with nuts.  Are the nuts included or do we need to pick those up elsewhere?

You know what I mean! 

Hey, stop talking about my nuts (sorry couldn't resist)! 

Yes, they do come with nuts. 

[ften]

     Count me in for 20 Clears. Don't know what I'm going to use them on, but ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- might as well order some.

-FTen

[cholin]

Hate to do this again, but PRICE?  We know its from 2-4, but wut exactly?  Did you order with or without switches.  If the order's placed, then you should know all this, right 

[shawnzilla]

Hate to do this again, but PRICE?  We know its from 2-4, but wut exactly?  Did you order with or without switches.  If the order's placed, then you should know all this, right 

Guys, I really will give you a definite answer on price when I know my shipping costs from the manufacturer...I promise. I have placed my order, but have not received an invoice yet and therefore have not paid yet.

If I am able to get a low enough bulk price on cherry microswitches without being pummeled in shipping costs that I would have to pass on to you all, then I will get them.  I am checking a couple of leads on this. Same goes for LEDS.

The buttons are coming and are coming very soon. Please be patient while I sort out these final details.   

[shawnzilla]

I do have a question regarding LEDS. If I had them available with the proper resistors for 12v operation, would y'all be interested?

[pointdablame]

I do have a question regarding LEDS. If I had them available with the proper resistors for 12v operation, would y'all be interested?

yes, but only if they are available when the buttons are, or you at least let us know when.  I wouldn't want to order seperately for a few LEDs

Keep up the good work, I'm getting very excited.

[tommy]

I do have a question regarding LEDS. If I had them available with the proper resistors for 12v operation, would y'all be interested?

Preferably YES

[Kingspinner]

I do have a question regarding LEDS. If I had them available with the proper resistors for 12v operation, would y'all be interested?

[cholin]

Probably not.  I wouldnt want to pay the crazy prices for them that most companies give.  Not to mention, lots of people usually keep LEDs around anyways.  Really, depends where you buy them.  If you bargain hunting on ebay and buy like 100 for 5 bucks, then maybe Ill be in, but otherwise, no because LEDs will crank up the price.

[Goz]

Sounds more like you've sublitted the order and not actually placed it; since you don't know about the shipping costs. Not trying to be picky or a jerk, but its scary that if they ship then you find out the shipping that the $ could be way out of the price range estimated.

-Goz

[gl.tter]

Looking at the thread, there's much more demand for switches than LEDs.  There are so many different types of LEDs, colours, voltages & ways of driving them that providing them doesn't make much sense imo.

[AmericanDemon]

I'd love for them to be wired up for 12v use.  I am in.

[shawnzilla]

I'd love for them to be wired up for 12v use.  I am in.

The LEDS I have in mind will be coming with a resistor for 12V use.  If I have them, they will be optional for a small increase in price.

Switches are a yes. I will have cherrys available. These too will be optional.

[Pat S]

Too late to order?

QTY    COLOR   SWITCHES
 16      blue             no
   6      clear            no

[gl.tter]

Switches are a yes. I will have cherrys available. These too will be optional.

Great.

[LPZ]

I'm in for:

4 blue
2 green
2 orange
4 red
4 clear

with cherrys of course...

Thanks and Great Job on this project!

[dphirschler]

I do have a question regarding LEDS. If I had them available with the proper resistors for 12v operation, would y'all be interested?

Yes.


Darryl

[UndeadMeat]

I do have a question regarding LEDS. If I had them available with the proper resistors for 12v operation, would y'all be interested?

Yes please!

-UndeadMeat

[Goz]

If these can be done in the $3 to $4 range then I'd be up for ordering

10 blue
10 red
10 clear

Perhaps more.

Any chance you can try one of the HAPPS button condoms like these (HAPP 54-1006-00). I'd be interested to see if we could fashion some sort of player1 player2 buttons using these with the translucents.

-Goz

[shawnzilla]

Alrighty, getting all setup on the website (www.fxbuttons.com).

I will have Cherry Switches available. LEDS w/resistors will also be available from the site. But, I have some questions:

1) Red, White, Blue, Green, Orange and Yellow will all be available. What is the interest in UV (i.e. blacklight), hot pink and RGB flashers (they cycle through 7 different colors...very pretty)?

If there's enough interest, I will order enough quantity to keep the prices down. The biggest question lies within the RGB Flashers. They are awesome, but the most expensive. If there's interest in enough, I can keep the cost of these down to around $1.15 or so w/resistor (which is a great price for a product that is usually about $3.50 a piece).

[AmericanDemon]

I'd have to see the flashers to understand them enough.  But the UV is a BIG plus for me.