Crown illuminated microswitch pushbuttons pre-orders

[lseelba]

I am ordering a limited number of Crown screw on illuminated microswitch pushbuttons, with a bulb (12V) that lights up the top of the button.  If you are interested the price is $3.55 per button.  These are standard size and will fit most predrilled panels.  Here are some pictures:







Thats a Deco microswitch (predominant Korean brand).  If there is enough interest I'll put in a big order in the future.

[TOK]

Those are neat. How much bigger are they than a standard button?
They look huge.

[AlanS17]

I can't see a thing...

Got a link?

[dweebs0r]

How about a picture of them mounted and lit so we can decide on colors.

Thanks,
-Dweebs

[lustreking]

Any chance you could get square ones too?

-Steve

[Q*Bert_OP]

I'm interisted.


How much would they cost each?

[Otraotaku]

yes, me too 

[lseelba]

It would be a range depending on how many I order and how much shipping from Korea is, but each button would be between $4-$5.  Probably closer to the low end.

I found out that the bulb can be replaced with a 5V, meaning that you could run the bulbs with the output from a Dreamcast or Playstation 2 or whatever.  However the stock bulb is 12V.

The size of the button is pretty standard.  I believe the screw in part is 28 mm in diameter but I'll have to confirm that.  They should work in most predrilled cabinets.

The buttons sit a little higher than normal pushbuttons, but in Korea these are usually used in some puzzle/rhythm games (i.e. BishiBashi, Pop'n Music) and adult gambling cabinets (i.e. pachinko).

As for square buttons, I'm only doing round ones right now but I believe Happ has some square illuminated pushbuttons.

I'll have more pictures once I get the first test shipment in, but the pictures I have now can be found at: http://photos.yahoo.com/lseelba

[AlanS17]

I'd sure like to see some pictures of those things once they're lit up.

[Q*Bert_OP]

OUCH... that could add up quickly... Is there a discount for bulk order?

[lseelba]

OUCH... that could add up quickly... Is there a discount for bulk order?

Yeah...like I said the pricing all depends on shipping from Korea.  I'll update here when I know more.

How much bulk are you talking about?  50+ and I can definitely get you a bulk rate.  I'll have pictures soon

[arcadegeezer]

Hi

Have you seen the thread regarding shawnzilla's buttons on the forum ?

He is just setting up a site that is going to be doing all sorts of Tranlucent/Lit Buttons !

check his website:- http://www.fxbuttons.com/

they really do look great, might save you some money !

Cheers


Mark

[lseelba]

UPDATE:
I'm getting a limited number of these from Korea as a test run.  If you want to pre-order them, the price is $3.55 per button.  This includes the button, the lamp assembly, the microswitch, and the nut.  Available colors are yellow, green, red, and blue.

Like I said, I will have a very limited number of these, so first come first serve.  I expect to receive the shipment in 10 to 15 days.  PM me or post here.

[mp2526]

Just an FYI.  You may want to consider using a lower voltage bulb or LED in these as the bulb that comes with them runs hot enough to make the plastic expand which in turn causes the button to stick.

[Q*Bert_OP]

Are these suitable for gameplay buttons?

What kind of life cycle do the switches have?