Author Topic: LED-lit coin button -- did I invent something? (Read 15603 times)

Bomber · « **Reply #40 on:** March 15, 2006, 06:10:01 pm »

Quote from: Bomber on March 15, 2006, 03:29:45 pm

The pause button in Lemmings was a picture of two little cat paw prints.

Here 'tis - 2nd orange button from the right....

MikeDeuce · « **Reply #41 on:** March 15, 2006, 06:43:27 pm »

That's great... I still don't even remember it from playing years back. Going to have to play a little lemmings when I get home

MYX · « **Reply #42 on:** March 15, 2006, 08:48:18 pm »

I used to love Lemmings.

I reciently bought lemings for my phone. That was a mistake at you can not respond fast enought and it is just too small of screen.

Knievel · « **Reply #43 on:** March 15, 2006, 11:20:03 pm »

Man these are great, I applaude your skills and imagination.
I'll be in for some when you get your disc shipment.

MikeDeuce · « **Reply #44 on:** March 16, 2006, 12:57:15 pm »

Quote from: MYX on March 15, 2006, 08:48:18 pm

I used to love Lemmings.

I reciently bought lemings for my phone. That was a mistake at you can not respond fast enought and it is just too small of screen.

Add to that, I really need a trackball. Lemmings is brutal with a joystick.

Quote from: Knievel on March 15, 2006, 11:20:03 pm

Man these are great, I applaude your skills and imagination.
I'll be in for some when you get your disc shipment.

Thanks a lot

I'll definitely update everyone once the discs get in.

BamBam · « **Reply #45 on:** March 16, 2006, 01:57:14 pm »

Fire up that Paypal account. I'll be wanting some of those disks of love too.
Excellent work!

John

thebrownshow · « **Reply #46 on:** March 16, 2006, 02:39:08 pm »

I've got to say, I absolutely LOVE that credit button. The coin slot is all about that red glow, and you've captured it perfectly. Great work.

sWampy · « **Reply #47 on:** March 16, 2006, 03:13:28 pm »

Would these fit in a normal, non translusent button, just replacing the button part, but leaving the normal colored ring?

I think some with pictures of mice, with left and right mouse buttons, and maybe even middle button to indicate which mouse buttons do what. A pinball plunger button, and one with flippers.

MikeDeuce · « **Reply #48 on:** March 16, 2006, 05:48:28 pm »

Thanks again guys, the enthusiasm means a lot

Quote from: sWampy on March 16, 2006, 03:13:28 pm

Would these fit in a normal, non translusent button, just replacing the button part, but leaving the normal colored ring?

More good ideas, thanks, I'll add em to the to-do list

Hmm, are you talking about putting the plunger from a translucent happ into the button housing of a normal solid colored happ? I'm not 100% absolutely positive that the translucent happ plunger fits in the standard solid colored housings, but if the normal colored ring portion is from a happ button as well, I would certainly hope so. I can check tonight unless anyone else knows for sure.

Or are you wondering if the acrylic disc replaces the plunger itself? In that case, it still requires a happ (or compatible) plunger to reside in.

thanks!
mike

MYX · « **Reply #49 on:** March 17, 2006, 11:04:02 am »

Any idea of when the disks will be available?

pointdablame · « **Reply #50 on:** March 17, 2006, 12:04:19 pm »

I have no idea how I missed this thread for so long, but I'm glad I found it

These are GREAT ideas, so simple... yet very effective. Awesome job. I was going to get a hold of you for some more decals anyway as my original set from Nannu is now almost gone, but now I'll defintely be getting some of these as well.

And to save you a few seconds time, the Plunger and Buttons in Happ Translucents and Solids ARE interchangeable. I've done it before, and they look very nice in different color combos. So to answer sWampy... yes, you should be able to put these chips in the plunger part of a translucent button and put that part into a solid colored button casing.

MikeDeuce · « **Reply #51 on:** March 17, 2006, 12:50:48 pm »

Quote from: MYX on March 17, 2006, 11:04:02 am

Any idea of when the disks will be available?

Just dropped them a note requesting order status... I ordered and my card was charged on the evening of the 15th, and they're only a couple states away so I'm thinking very soon. I'll add an update when I hear back.

@pointdablame:
Thanks, glad to hear it!

And thanks on the button swapping info -- I ended up trying it last night for fun. Could definitely make for some interesting combinations!

brian23 · « **Reply #52 on:** March 17, 2006, 03:29:58 pm »

Yes, one combo could be to replace the white plunger on the one and two player with a clear plunger with your cutout and acrylic disk. Cut a hole in the cylinder like above. Should produce a nice effect.

MikeDeuce · « **Reply #53 on:** March 17, 2006, 06:01:25 pm »

Just heard back, the discs are due to arrive next Tuesday, the 21st :\

It gives me time to cut a bunch of stickers for the discs in the meantime though I suppose.

whatzcrackn · « **Reply #54 on:** March 17, 2006, 09:24:39 pm »

Quote from: MikeDeuce on March 17, 2006, 06:01:25 pm

Just heard back, the discs are due to arrive next Tuesday, the 21st :\

It gives me time to cut a bunch of stickers for the discs in the meantime though I suppose.

Kool, what will the damage be? With just the label or with the cap fitting (dont know what you call it) I will pm my request.

MikeDeuce · « **Reply #55 on:** March 17, 2006, 10:31:50 pm »

For *most* items on a single acrylic disc, $1.50. For discs primarily consisting of text, $2.00, but only because the manual effort for those is like 5x compared to typical icons.

I'm going to break out the new system to individual items (a very frequent request) and a few general sets. Still working on pricing... for those its based on how long it takes to weed. But of course I'm going to keep the prices super reasonable! I will have something this weekend for sure.

Thanks!
mike

Timstuff · « **Reply #56 on:** March 18, 2006, 11:28:48 am »

I am planning on using hacked PS1 gamepads for my control interface, and I was originally going to hack plain-as-the-dishwasher black buttons to the select button. But a glowing "25

Ninten-doh · « **Reply #57 on:** March 19, 2006, 07:31:27 pm »

Sign me up for six of the 25 cent discs.

The 80s Man · « **Reply #58 on:** March 19, 2006, 10:13:07 pm »

It might be cool to have some kind of coin sound effect every time you press the coin button.

aumameman · « **Reply #59 on:** March 20, 2006, 07:16:01 am »

Quote from: Bomber on March 15, 2006, 03:29:45 pm

You mean Universal in the US right? We only had to pay 20c in Australia. With the exchange rate at the time it was probably about 0.0005 US cents

Good point. How the tables have turned, most video arcade games costs anywhere between $0.50 - $2.00 a go!

MikeDeuce · « **Reply #60 on:** March 20, 2006, 01:13:09 pm »

Very cool, I will make sure to have a pile of these ready to ship right after the discs get in!

Quote from: The 80s Man on March 19, 2006, 10:13:07 pm

It might be cool to have some kind of coin sound effect every time you press the coin button.

Both neat and way beyond my capabilities

Though I wonder if you could somehow bind a wav file to a key press in the 'program events' in the sound control panel in windows. Would be annoying if your arcade is also your primary computer though, I suppose. Food for thought!

southpaw13 · « **Reply #61 on:** March 20, 2006, 10:30:07 pm »

I am definitely look for the 1 and 2 player versions. I will order a few sets of those...

Southpaw

edge · « **Reply #62 on:** March 21, 2006, 11:34:01 am »

Count me in, too. Those 25 cent buttons are awesome.

MikeDeuce · « **Reply #63 on:** March 22, 2006, 01:42:42 am »

Hey guys, got the new acrylic discs in, and put a small stack of these in the B/S/T forum... here's the thread:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=51813.0

Unfortunately I had to bump the price up to $2.00/ea shipped... these take a lot longer to put together than the vinyl decals, and getting these packaged well for mailing is a bit trickier. I sincerely hope the prices are still found to be reasonable, as the profit margin is very modest after all the math is done.

Thanks!
mike

Timstuff · « **Reply #64 on:** March 22, 2006, 11:29:38 am »

A quick Q: will these work in microswitch buttons, or just leafswitch ones?

MikeDeuce · « **Reply #65 on:** March 22, 2006, 11:38:21 am »

Quote from: Timstuff on March 22, 2006, 11:29:38 am

A quick Q: will these work in microswitch buttons, or just leafswitch ones?

They are specifically designed for the happ translucent microswitch buttons... It will in theory fit any button with an internal plunger diameter of 5/8" and only if it has a spring to support it from the inside. I'll have to pick up some of the other offerings to see if they're compatible, or if I can make some alternate versions.

thanks!

Timstuff · « **Reply #66 on:** March 22, 2006, 11:43:50 am »

Sweet. I was going to be using Happ microswitch buttons anyway.

quarterback · « **Reply #67 on:** March 22, 2006, 11:44:15 am »

Quote from: Timstuff on March 22, 2006, 11:29:38 am

A quick Q: will these work in microswitch buttons, or just leafswitch ones?

They won't work at all in leaf switch buttons because the plungers are much much skinnier and wouldn't let you put something like this up into it.

MikeDeuce · « **Reply #68 on:** March 22, 2006, 02:06:11 pm »

Quote from: quarterback on March 22, 2006, 11:44:15 am

They won't work at all in leaf switch buttons because the plungers are much much skinnier and wouldn't let you put something like this up into it.

Ahhhh! Thanks again qb, saves me some time for sure. I have one order going to a gentleman that will test them in fxbuttons, so I have my fingers crossed.

pointdablame · « **Reply #69 on:** March 22, 2006, 02:52:42 pm »

Quote from: MikeDeuce on March 22, 2006, 02:06:11 pm

Quote from: quarterback on March 22, 2006, 11:44:15 am
They won't work at all in leaf switch buttons because the plungers are much much skinnier and wouldn't let you put something like this up into it.

Ahhhh! Thanks again qb, saves me some time for sure. I have one order going to a gentleman that will test them in fxbuttons, so I have my fingers crossed.

FX buttons are just the Happ translucents. Same exact thing, so you don't have to worry there.

Santoro · « **Reply #70 on:** March 22, 2006, 02:53:41 pm »

I thought Shawn had them custom made?

Tiger-Heli · « **Reply #71 on:** March 23, 2006, 11:12:12 am »

Quote from: Santoro on March 22, 2006, 02:53:41 pm

I thought Shawn had them custom made?

by IL that also sells to Happ

pointdablame · « **Reply #72 on:** March 23, 2006, 12:04:19 pm »

Quote from: Tiger-Heli on March 23, 2006, 11:12:12 am

Quote from: Santoro on March 22, 2006, 02:53:41 pm
I thought Shawn had them custom made?
by IL that also sells to Happ

Yup. Once IL made them, everyone just picked them up. They are the exact same buttons.

Santoro · « **Reply #73 on:** March 23, 2006, 12:16:42 pm »

Sounds like Shawn should have set up some sort of exclusive deal!

quarterback · « **Reply #74 on:** March 23, 2006, 01:04:57 pm »

Quote from: Santoro on March 23, 2006, 12:16:42 pm

Sounds like Shawn should have set up some sort of exclusive deal!

Not sure that was possible considering Shawn didn't design the buttons.

Afaik, this was considered a win-win by shawn. He got these non-existant buttons into production and we get to buy them.

Brax · « **Reply #75 on:** March 23, 2006, 06:02:15 pm »

Can someone offer up the order numbers for the Happ translucents? I haven't been able to find them on their site yet.

MikeDeuce · « **Reply #76 on:** March 23, 2006, 06:38:52 pm »

Quote from: Brax on March 23, 2006, 06:02:15 pm

Can someone offer up the order numbers for the Happ translucents? I haven't been able to find them on their site yet.

order numbers = part numbers, right? If so, ponyboy has them listed in his thread @ B/S/T:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=36770.0

I'm planning on ordering a few more for myself and for sale as soon as I hear back from him.

Santoro · « **Reply #77 on:** March 27, 2006, 06:37:08 pm »

Quote from: MikeDeuce on March 22, 2006, 02:06:11 pm

I have one order going to a gentleman that will test them in fxbuttons, so I have my fingers crossed.

The 'gentleman' was me. (Bugs Bunny Voice: "He don't know me very well, do he?")

They fit, and though I haven't backlit it yet it's clear they are going to look awesome.

Thanks Mike


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