Quite microswitches (never mind)

[Tim]

I know when I worked on Microwaves years back some of the interlock switches were low current that had very little "click" noise. All I recall is they were very light current switches. I would like to replace the switches in my stick with these to keep the switch noises down.

Any idea who would make this type of switch?

[Tim]

Ouch.. its been awhile since I ordered these types of switches. An old parts list I have here shows the cheapest switch to be 8 bucks and this was 10 years ago.. and Im not sure which one Im thinking of.. the others are 12-15 bucks each. oh well I'll think of something else.

[Jabba]

You can always buy leaf style switches. This is what I've done. I have 3 8 way Wicos joysticks and a few leaf style push buttons. Leaf switches do not click.

Bob Roberts has these for sale. 6 complete push button assemblies for 25$.

[RayB]

I've noticed that with the traditional microswitches used for arcade controls, there are some that are harder to press and click loud and others require just a light touch and click not as loud. Find out which is which.......

[MYX]

It could be that you do not have the volume turned up loud enough on your machine.

Seriously though, I am using Happ Ultimate Pushbuttons. If you are paying close attention you can hear a small click but if they are encased in a cabinet or controll panel, it is barely noticeable. For me the real difference is in the feel. The microswitches have a noticeable stopping point as where the leafs feel springy.