Author Topic: Translucent Microswitch ButtonsTaking Pre-Orders (Read 78253 times)

cholin · « **Reply #160 on:** June 17, 2005, 04:58:11 pm »

Couldnt be a better time because Colin got a job over last weekend. I will now be buying buttons! Im not preorderring though, prices come first, then comes my order.

tetsujin · « **Reply #161 on:** June 17, 2005, 06:19:34 pm »

Quote from: quarterback on June 17, 2005, 11:46:48 am

Quote from: tetsujin on June 17, 2005, 11:36:14 am
By "preorders" you mean the pre-order thread I can't seem to find right now?

From 6 posts up:

Quote from: shawnzilla on June 14, 2005, 11:08:26 am
Just wanted to make sure everyone is on the same page, because I've been asked this a few times:

Preorders must be sent to misterrachel@gmail.com

I am not using pre-orders from this thread or from my messages on this board.

Ah. I thought I'd stayed on top of this thread well enough that such a thing wouldn't have slipped by me, but there it is... twice.

And so I missed out on the switches.

shawnzilla · « **Reply #162 on:** June 17, 2005, 06:35:27 pm »

I'm now out of clear buttons and microswitches.

Please don't panic on the microswitches, as they are easy for me to re-order from PonyBoy. So, if you place an order through me and want the switches, I'll get them, but it might take a little longer for me to ship to you.

As far as the buttons are concerned. I've received a lot of emails and I am not opposed to ordering more buttons as the need arises, but I just have to make sure my minimums are covered.

There has also been a lot of concern as to why I didn't order more buttons in the first place. I ordered as best I could under the circumstances. I'm confined to ordering at least a certain amount per color. When I asked people to tell me how many of each color they would order when available, the numbers did not add up to the minimum that I had to order. So, yes, I'm taking a BIG financial risk with these. Clear is the only color that I'm sold out of, and I very much hope that there is enough interest to warrant me ordering another run.

RayB · « **Reply #163 on:** June 17, 2005, 07:47:29 pm »

Quote from: shawnzilla on June 17, 2005, 06:35:27 pm

Please don't panic on the microswitches, as they are easy for me to re-order from PonyBoy.

AHHHHH! Now it all makes sense.

(I won't reveal what I just figured out... Shawn might not want me to.)

quarterback · « **Reply #164 on:** June 17, 2005, 08:02:08 pm »

Quote from: RayB on June 17, 2005, 07:47:29 pm

Quote from: shawnzilla on June 17, 2005, 06:35:27 pm
Please don't panic on the microswitches, as they are easy for me to re-order from PonyBoy.

AHHHHH! Now it all makes sense.

shawnzilla · « **Reply #165 on:** June 17, 2005, 11:56:19 pm »

I am creating a waitlist for another round of Clear Buttons. If I can get a commitment from people for at least 250 clear buttons, I will place a new order with the manufacturer. BTW - If all of the people who sent me orders after I ran out would like to be waitlisted, then I already have nearly half of the 250. So, please don't hesitate to let me know if you want to be on the waitlist!

If you wish to be on this waitlist, please send an email to misterrachel@gmail.com

Please tell me your desired quantity.

As a reminder, I will still have microswitches available as I will be getting a new batch shortly.

Xiaou2 · « **Reply #166 on:** June 18, 2005, 03:06:03 am »

Ive had been thinking about getting some clear buttons.. and or maybe the blues.. but the horrible pictures tooken, and the test panel quality, had not inspired me to order.

Waited for some nice pics.. and they never showed up... then found out you sold out.

gl.tter · « **Reply #167 on:** June 18, 2005, 06:31:51 am »

Shawn, it's great that you made this happen and I appreciate the risk and amount of effort it takes to pull this all off. I'm still looking forward to my clears, even if I have to wait for the next order.

But I also have to say, not having a final price available before taking pre-orders was a bit sloppy. I'm sure there's a lot of us that were waiting on a price before putting in the order. Why weren't you able to work out what the import taxes would be? Surely you can get this information somewhere?

MiKman · « **Reply #168 on:** June 18, 2005, 12:12:34 pm »

Quote from: Xiaou2 on June 18, 2005, 03:06:03 am

Ive had been thinking about getting some clear buttons.. and or maybe the blues.. but the horrible pictures tooken, and the test panel quality, had not inspired me to order.

Waited for some nice pics.. and they never showed up... then found out you sold out.

Ya same for me :-) I'm a gonna wait till some others get their buttons and give us some quality pictures and see how/what they do with them.

tetsujin · « **Reply #169 on:** June 20, 2005, 11:30:53 am »

Quote from: gl.tter on June 18, 2005, 06:31:51 am

But I also have to say, not having a final price available before taking pre-orders was a bit sloppy. I'm sure there's a lot of us that were waiting on a price before putting in the order.

And then there may be people cancelling their pre-orders once prices finally are available, simply because they had no idea how much the buttons were going to cost...

Witchboard · « **Reply #170 on:** June 20, 2005, 12:04:29 pm »

Quote from: shawnzilla on June 17, 2005, 11:56:19 pm

BTW - If all of the people who sent me orders after I ran out would like to be waitlisted, then I already have nearly half of the 250. So, please don't hesitate to let me know if you want to be on the waitlist!

If you wish to be on this waitlist, please send an email to misterrachel@gmail.com

Were we supposed to receive any type of reply when we pre-ordered? I sent in an email, but didn't get a reply as to whether I'm pre-ordered or now waitlisted. I asked this question earlier, but this thread moves so fast you probably missed it.

shawnzilla · « **Reply #171 on:** June 20, 2005, 02:28:30 pm »

Hey All,

Buttons should be arriving today. I'll post prices as soon as I have them (my airport is an hour away, so it'll be later tonight at earliest).

Also....look for a surprise (a good one)...more details soon...

If you did not receive a response to your order, don't panic. My computer crashed this week and I haven't had time to confirm every order....BUT, I did make sure to respond to everyone who was too late to get in with the first batch of clear buttons. I will send you an invoice when your order is ready to ship, which should be shortly.

shawnzilla · « **Reply #172 on:** June 21, 2005, 07:07:25 pm »

The buttons have arrived!

Talk about a long journey....

I want to thank everyone who stuck with me patiently while I worked on this project. It was certainly a challenge, but well worth it.

Anyway, without further ado: $2.00 per button (without microswitch). Microswitches are $0.85 each.

It might take me a few days to update the website to reflect this. My main computer is still down, so I don't have access to my files.

For those of you who pre-ordered: You will begin to receive invoices tomorrow. Please be patient as I have quite a few to get through.

There's still a nice surprise to be revealed, and I'll probably post it tomorrow.

Peace and Love,
Shawnzilla

cholin · « **Reply #173 on:** June 21, 2005, 07:15:23 pm »

Ohhh, if only I had the money on me! $2.85 per button isnt too bad, but it does add up... still its only a little bit more than a regular button...

SaiNRuB · « **Reply #174 on:** June 21, 2005, 08:29:20 pm »

Right on man, cant wait to hear what you have in store for tomorrow.

Peace buddy!!

CJK · « **Reply #175 on:** June 21, 2005, 09:11:28 pm »

<Monty_Burns> EHHHHHHHHHKsellent! </Monty_Burns>

-- Chris

markrvp · « **Reply #176 on:** June 21, 2005, 09:52:01 pm »

Quote from: cholin on June 21, 2005, 07:15:23 pm

$2.85 per button isnt too bad, but it does add up...

thetered · « **Reply #177 on:** June 21, 2005, 10:59:33 pm »

Quote from: cholin on June 21, 2005, 07:15:23 pm

That is soooooo much cheaper than trying to use translucent leafswitches.

WHAT'S THE SURPRISE?

thetered · « **Reply #178 on:** June 21, 2005, 11:01:39 pm »

Is that including shipping?
And if I wanted say

3 orange
6 blue
6 green
3 red
10 clear

How long can I expect to get them, what is your back order looking like, and after you place the order how long does it take for you to get them?

CJK · « **Reply #179 on:** June 22, 2005, 08:20:26 am »

Quote from: thetered on June 21, 2005, 10:59:33 pm

Actually its Micheal Jackson, now that he has been found free he needed a new job.

That's just WRONG.

-- Chris

shawnzilla · « **Reply #180 on:** June 22, 2005, 10:20:17 am »

Quote from: thetered on June 21, 2005, 11:01:39 pm

Is that including shipping?
And if I wanted say

3 orange
6 blue
6 green
3 red
10 clear

How long can I expect to get them, what is your back order looking like, and after you place the order how long does it take for you to get them?

You're gonna be waiting a while on the clears. Everything else I have the inventory on hand.

Please send your order to misterrachel@gmail.com

tetsujin · « **Reply #181 on:** June 22, 2005, 11:55:10 am »

Could anybody please spare just one of the clears they've preordered? I don't need all the clears I preordered right away, but I would really like to get my hands on one for some experimentation...

shawnzilla · « **Reply #182 on:** June 22, 2005, 01:09:10 pm »

Hmm... let's play the rhyming game... Jello (tm), fellow, hello, bellow....

YELLOW!

I only have a sample, so don't get too excited yet, but the manufacturer sent me a couple to look at.

Pictures later (as soon as I get my computer fixed)...............

CJK · « **Reply #183 on:** June 22, 2005, 03:12:48 pm »

Quote from: shawnzilla on June 22, 2005, 01:09:10 pm

Hmm... let's play the rhyming game... Jello (tm), fellow, hello, bellow....

YELLOW!

MinerAl · « **Reply #184 on:** June 22, 2005, 03:22:09 pm »

Yellow is what I was waiting for. I'll need some yellow, red, and orange once they're available!

Now... since you got all of this to work so well... can we get you to persuade somebody to make atari-style volcano buttons in many attractive light up colors as well?

Chris · « **Reply #185 on:** June 22, 2005, 10:52:20 pm »

Quote from: shawnzilla on June 22, 2005, 01:09:10 pm

Hmm... let's play the rhyming game... Jello (tm), fellow, hello, bellow....

YELLOW!

conseit68 · « **Reply #186 on:** June 22, 2005, 11:06:24 pm »

i thinking that i will hold out for puce ones

NY_in_TX · « **Reply #187 on:** June 23, 2005, 12:40:35 am »

Thanks again Shawnzilla.

So if we sent you a pre-order email, you're gonna send us an invoice for what we sent you on pre-order (no more, no less) and then we pay.

I've been hoping I'm following all the steps. I just don't wanna miss something. Considering the price I wish I could add more, that was kind of a tough call to commit to buying without price (but I totally understand and support it though) , but it worked out. I was dreading being on the line for a ton of cash.

looking forward to em

ny

Jellyman_4eva · « **Reply #188 on:** June 23, 2005, 04:23:41 am »

Hi,

I was just wondering if anyone knew the size of these buttons?! I have been using the buttons available from Ultimarc and was just wondering if the size was different?!

Also how do they feel?!

Goz · « **Reply #189 on:** June 23, 2005, 08:37:07 am »

Quote from: Jellyman_4eva on June 23, 2005, 04:23:41 am

Hi,

I was just wondering if anyone knew the size of these buttons?! I have been using the buttons available from Ultimarc and was just wondering if the size was different?!

Also how do they feel?!

"Coo Coo Catchu Jelly Dude" - Sorry obscure use of movie quote.

The buttons that you get from Ultimarc are pretty much the same size diameter wise. They and the translucents should fit a std 1 1/8" hole just fine.

Hope this helps

-Goz

shawnzilla · « **Reply #190 on:** June 23, 2005, 09:00:38 am »

Quote from: NY_in_TX on June 23, 2005, 12:40:35 am

Thanks again Shawnzilla.

So if we sent you a pre-order email, you're gonna send us an invoice for what we sent you on pre-order (no more, no less) and then we pay.

I've been hoping I'm following all the steps. I just don't wanna miss something. Considering the price I wish I could add more, that was kind of a tough call to commit to buying without price (but I totally understand and support it though) , but it worked out. I was dreading being on the line for a ton of cash.

looking forward to em

ny

Yep, I'll be sending out invoices shortly. Just got my computer running again, so I'll start invoicing today.

p.s. - If there is a change to anyone's order, please do not post it to this thread. Send it to me directly via misterrachel@gmail.com

NY_in_TX · « **Reply #191 on:** June 23, 2005, 12:28:05 pm »

Quote from: shawnzilla on June 23, 2005, 09:00:38 am

Yep, I'll be sending out invoices shortly. Just got my computer running again, so I'll start invoicing today.

p.s. - If there is a change to anyone's order, please do not post it to this thread. Send it to me directly via misterrachel@gmail.com

Sweet! good info to know. I didn't want to muddle the process. You have to have hundreds if not thousands of emails on these things.

thanks again for putting this together.

ny

MrTroy · « **Reply #192 on:** June 23, 2005, 02:50:53 pm »

*points* The Buttons are here. I command you to send them now!

saint · « **Reply #193 on:** June 24, 2005, 09:11:50 am »

NEMO!

Quote from: Gozur on June 23, 2005, 08:37:07 am

"Coo Coo Catchu Jelly Dude" - Sorry obscure use of movie quote.

shawnzilla · « **Reply #194 on:** June 25, 2005, 06:57:30 pm »

Hey All,

The invoices are now steadily rolling out. I'm about 60% through them, so please be patient if you haven't received yours yet. I'm going to be doing a big mailing on Monday for anyone who has been invoiced and has paid by Sunday evening.

NY_in_TX · « **Reply #195 on:** June 25, 2005, 11:14:38 pm »

(sniff) you had me at translucent...you had me at translucent

YOU HAVE BEEN PAID!!!! I've been standing by the front door for minutes now! WHERE ARE MY BUTTONS!!!

just kiddin shawnzilla.... thanks again!!!

ny

shawnzilla · « **Reply #196 on:** June 26, 2005, 12:14:19 am »

Quote from: NY_in_TX on June 25, 2005, 11:14:38 pm

(sniff) you had me at translucent...you had me at translucent

YOU HAVE BEEN PAID!!!! I've been standing by the front door for minutes now! WHERE ARE MY BUTTONS!!!

just kiddin shawnzilla.... thanks again!!!

ny

I'm gonna have to fire that delivery driver!

Heffaklumpen · « **Reply #197 on:** June 26, 2005, 09:01:16 am »

I'm not sure it's just me who is stupid or if it has just not been mentioned here yet, but how do you guys fasten the LED's under the buttons?
Do you just use some glue or what?

shawnzilla · « **Reply #198 on:** June 26, 2005, 09:53:18 am »

Quote from: Heffaklumpen on June 26, 2005, 09:01:16 am

I'm not sure it's just me who is stupid or if it has just not been mentioned here yet, but how do you guys fasten the LED's under the buttons?
Do you just use some glue or what?

Here is the way I do it:

1) Remove plunger & spring

2) Place the LED in the bottom of the bezel, with one lead going out of each hole. (I usually pre-wire the led for the sake of being easy)

3) Replace spring & plunger

No need for glue, drilling, etc...

Knievel · « **Reply #199 on:** June 26, 2005, 06:35:48 pm »

I show the drill method HERE if you want to go that route, use a 3/16" bit.

KUDOS on getting this done Shawn and for keeping that price down, AMAZING job.
Look forward to ordering lots of these in the future.


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Author Topic: Translucent Microswitch Buttons*Taking Pre-Orders* (Read 78253 times)

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