Author Topic: LED button discs/inserts for translucent Happs, fx, or ice! (Read 69399 times)

Chris · « **Reply #120 on:** August 11, 2006, 03:52:46 pm »

What would be good is inserts that look like a coin slot insert that are sized to fit the cheap Happ illuminated rectangular buttons, for those who don't want a full coin door.

Level42 · « **Reply #121 on:** August 11, 2006, 05:10:02 pm »

Quote from: edge on August 11, 2006, 03:47:53 pm

Mike,
Do you have a picture of the 25 cent disc in a red translucent button, with a red (versus black) background? Wonder how that compares.

Thanks!

Incidently, I asked just the same thing to Mike in a PM (well not the 25 cent disc specialy, but the red-in-red combo). I think it will look as great as the blue one on top of this thread.

MikeDeuce · « **Reply #122 on:** August 11, 2006, 05:32:38 pm »

Quote from: Chris on August 11, 2006, 03:52:46 pm

What would be good is inserts that look like a coin slot insert that are sized to fit the cheap Happ illuminated rectangular buttons, for those who don't want a full coin door.

Interesting idea, I like it.

Are these the buttons you have in mind?
http://www.happcontrols.com/pushbuttons/54v00045x.htm

If that top piece of plastic comes off, it really looks like you wouldn't need an insert at all, just apply a vinyl decal on the white part inside it. Assuming you got the red button I imagine it would look really great.

Maybe I'll have to pick up a few of these buttons from some of the forum sellers.

Quote from: Level42 on August 11, 2006, 05:10:02 pm

Quote from: edge on August 11, 2006, 03:47:53 pm
Mike,
Do you have a picture of the 25 cent disc in a red translucent button, with a red (versus black) background? Wonder how that compares.

Thanks!
Incidently, I asked just the same thing to Mike in a PM (well not the 25 cent disc specialy, but the red-in-red combo). I think it will look as great as the blue one on top of this thread.

I'll absolutely try to make one this weekend* so we can all know for sure

*Helping my roommate move out but I think I can squeeze in some time!

Chris · « **Reply #123 on:** August 11, 2006, 07:23:49 pm »

Well, I was actually looking at the cheap ones at http://www.happcontrols.com/pushbuttons/54b0004510p9.htm , but its the same idea. I have one of these; they have a loose plastic rectangle inside with the text printed on them in black, so I was thinking you could just pull out the plastic chip and replace it with one of yours.

--Chris

Level42 · « **Reply #124 on:** August 16, 2006, 02:30:55 pm »

Friendly bump

Only 1,5 weeks before take-off

MikeDeuce · « **Reply #125 on:** August 17, 2006, 01:51:58 pm »

Quote from: Level42 on August 16, 2006, 02:30:55 pm

Friendly bump Only 1,5 weeks before take-off

Sorry! Had some car trouble on my daily driver that has decided to eat up my time at home the past few days (sigh). All fixed now and I'll be back at it tonight.

Level42 · « **Reply #126 on:** August 17, 2006, 03:03:48 pm »

No problem Mike, not trying to rush you or something.....well ok just a little bit

Remember, the custom work can also be done later, I just hope you can get the set I ordered

MikeDeuce · « **Reply #127 on:** August 18, 2006, 01:01:31 am »

Had a chance to answer one question tonight at least... red on red does the same as blue on blue, as we all suspected

I cut an "M" out with scissors cause I was too lazy to pull out the vinyl cutter... but it answers the question still

Level42 · « **Reply #128 on:** August 18, 2006, 02:08:51 am »

Saweet !!!

Do you have a lit picture ?

MikeDeuce · « **Reply #129 on:** August 18, 2006, 12:35:28 pm »

Quote from: Level42 on August 18, 2006, 02:08:51 am

Saweet !!! Do you have a lit picture ?

Doh, I thought I forgot something... I will take a picture tonight!

It oughta behave the same as the blue one again since the vinyl is opaque.

Level42 · « **Reply #130 on:** August 18, 2006, 04:07:07 pm »

Yeah, I am already convinced Mike, just curious

Level42 · « **Reply #131 on:** August 20, 2006, 04:55:46 pm »

I was wondering something:

Did someone already combine the Translucent buttons from Happ/Ponyboy/Divemaster127 with a LED and these discs AND the "Ponyboy Leaf Switch Brackets" (the one's that replace the microswitch) ?

Is that a workable combination, because that's what I would want to do on some of my buttons.

MikeDeuce · « **Reply #132 on:** August 21, 2006, 01:36:47 pm »

Gah, got hit by a major case of surprise real life syndrome this weekend... sorry to be slow with the pics. I will do my darndest to get it done tonight.

Quote from: Level42 on August 20, 2006, 04:55:46 pm

I was wondering something:

Did someone already combine the Translucent buttons from Happ/Ponyboy/Divemaster127 with a LED and these discs AND the "Ponyboy Leaf Switch Brackets" (the one's that replace the microswitch) ?

Is that a workable combination, because that's what I would want to do on some of my buttons.

The only problem I could conceive is if you completely remove the spring in the pushbutton's plunger... then there wouldn't be anything physically keeping the disc in place. Not sure if that spring is really a problem though, since I don't have ponyboy's adapters (yet). If it's too stiff at that point, perhaps snipping a coil or two off the spring will alleviate some of the pre-load. Not sure though.

Level42 · « **Reply #133 on:** August 21, 2006, 01:49:21 pm »

OK, well I ordered everything to give it a try

MikeDeuce · « **Reply #134 on:** August 21, 2006, 11:08:20 pm »

Woo, got some time:

Stealthy is neat... but there's definitely a heck of a lot more contrast/clarity with the black vinyl. That's a toughie.

Level42 · « **Reply #135 on:** August 22, 2006, 06:36:06 pm »

Mmmmmmm, indeed a tough call. I actualy think I like the black discs better. I had expected that the red inserts would turn out better....

Can I still change my order

?

MikeDeuce · « **Reply #136 on:** August 22, 2006, 10:58:47 pm »

Got one more... tried putting the red vinyl on top of the black vinyl. I guess blue is more opaque than the red since its darker.

Same stealthy look when unlit, and looks like a black disc when lit:

Level42 · « **Reply #137 on:** August 23, 2006, 02:07:54 pm »

Wow that looks really good ! The red of the letters is much more red than the original version. The light also is more spread out. I like this version the best.

MikeDeuce · « **Reply #138 on:** August 23, 2006, 02:35:45 pm »

Quote from: Level42 on August 23, 2006, 02:07:54 pm

Wow that looks really good ! The red of the letters is much more red than the original version. The light also is more spread out. I like this version the best.

Cool... I was surprised that the red wasn't nearly as opaque as the blue or black, but I guess that's why it's a good thing to experiment! Red+black vinyl looks like the best of both worlds.

I'll PM you a final price quote and get started on these tonight.

Thanks!
mike

Level42 · « **Reply #139 on:** August 23, 2006, 02:42:21 pm »

GREAT !!!!

Level42 · « **Reply #140 on:** September 15, 2006, 07:26:36 pm »

Well, got home from my holiday in the US. Mike, thanks SO much for the great discs !!!
I just put one (the guilder of course !) into an (unlit) button and it looks totaly cool !

I hope I will have enough time to install things into my CP asap, but comming fall will be very busy for me. I will put up pictures of the results.

gamenut · « **Reply #141 on:** November 17, 2006, 01:37:47 pm »

Do you have any pics of the "chrome" disks in a clear button?

Maybe the mame disk?

nostrebor · « **Reply #142 on:** December 08, 2006, 10:38:07 am »

Bump for a cool product!

Anubis_au · « **Reply #143 on:** April 05, 2007, 06:24:39 am »

Has anyone heard from MikeDeuce lately? Keen to get in touch with him and order me some of these bad boys...

natorious · « **Reply #144 on:** April 08, 2007, 02:27:50 pm »

I ordered several of these from Mike and they work great!

I do have a question though. I am planning on lighting the rest of my buttons, and am trying to figure out the best way to diffuse the LEDs. I know I can sand the LED down slightly, but I really like the effect of the plastic disc and white backing that Mike is using as part of these inserts.

Mike, do you have a lead on where we could find just this insert material? Would you be willing to sell just the plastic discs without the vinyl tops? Anyone else have any ideas as to what to try?

Thanks!

bfauska · « **Reply #145 on:** April 08, 2007, 11:19:15 pm »

This sounds really hokey, but you could try a disk of wax paper, it should be able to take the heat of an LED (not much after all) and it would diffuse the light. Or you could try white paper.

Two potentially silly suggestions, but the test is practically free and the outcome could be worth it.

natorious · « **Reply #146 on:** April 09, 2007, 07:44:12 am »

bfauska, thanks for the ideas! You are right, they are definitely cheap enough to warrant a try.

And to get this thread back on topic --

I would definitely recommend mike's inserts to anyone that is wavering. I am more than happy with mine.

Anubis_au · « **Reply #147 on:** April 15, 2007, 06:18:42 am »

Quote from: natorious on April 09, 2007, 07:44:12 am

I would definitely recommend mike's inserts to anyone that is wavering. I am more than happy with mine.

I'm getting some as soon as he is back and producing again

Neilyboy · « **Reply #148 on:** July 04, 2007, 05:47:49 pm »

Any word on if these are still being produced? I would love to order some as well. Back when this thread was active I was really into these but then fell away from it for awhile but now that I have my mame cab I am ready to make an order as well.

Neil

rlehm · « **Reply #149 on:** July 24, 2007, 03:38:52 am »

email sent, hope these are still being made.

Katana Man · « **Reply #150 on:** July 25, 2007, 12:51:20 am »

Me too, I want to order some as well.

AndyWarne · « **Reply #151 on:** July 25, 2007, 01:37:14 pm »

These would look great on our Ultralux buttons! http://www.ultimarc.com/ultralux.html
But I suspect they might be too small. Our butons are designed to have inserts as they have a separate lens top and diffuser underneath, but the diameter needed is 21mm.
I will email or PM about maybe getting some made larger so we can sell them in our store.
Andy

Katana Man · « **Reply #152 on:** August 10, 2007, 12:03:34 pm »

Does anybody know how to get in touch with MikeDeuce? I sent him an email, but no reply. He hasn't been on these forums in about 5 months. I really like how the light shines through the printed/cut design area of these inserts, and I haven't found any other place that offers something like this.

EDIT: Upon further research, it appears that he has been taking a break from arcade stuff for a while. I really want some inserts like this. I guess I'll need to look for an alternate solution

Kaytrim · « **Reply #153 on:** August 10, 2007, 05:41:00 pm »

Quote from: Katana Man on August 10, 2007, 12:03:34 pm

Does anybody know how to get in touch with MikeDeuce? I sent him an email, but no reply. He hasn't been on these forums in about 5 months. I really like how the light shines through the printed/cut design area of these inserts, and I haven't found any other place that offers something like this.

EDIT: Upon further research, it appears that he has been taking a break from arcade stuff for a while. I really want some inserts like this. I guess I'll need to look for an alternate solution

Head over to GroovyGameGear.com, they have some that you can order.

Katana Man · « **Reply #154 on:** August 12, 2007, 10:07:02 pm »

Thanks Kaytrim. I ordered a GroovyGameGear pushbutton insert to see what they are like. Unfortunately, they are not transparent like MikeDeuce's inserts. They are white paper with black ink. It does not let light through.

Neilyboy · « **Reply #155 on:** August 13, 2007, 01:29:34 pm »

dang.. come back deuce! haha I want some of your awesome inserts!!

neil

RayB · « **Reply #156 on:** August 13, 2007, 06:02:15 pm »

Holy crap, how did I miss this thread?! These are great!

Kremmit · « **Reply #157 on:** August 14, 2007, 10:35:12 pm »

I think Mike was using these, or something very similar:

http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=137&

Shame Mike quit, I got some of his discs back when he was still doing them, and they are great! Wish I'd have stocked up.

Katana Man · « **Reply #158 on:** August 15, 2007, 04:12:50 pm »

Possibly, but those discs are made of acrylic (which is very clear), and wouldn't do much diffusing.
Does anyone have (or know where to get) the button images in vector form?

Kremmit · « **Reply #159 on:** August 16, 2007, 11:48:34 pm »

Quote from: Katana Man on August 15, 2007, 04:12:50 pm

Possibly, but those discs are made of acrylic (which is very clear), and wouldn't do much diffusing.
Does anyone have (or know where to get) the button images in vector form?

The discs Mike sold were clear acrylic as well. The had a layer of some kind of paper backing on one side that did the diffusing- Mike said they came from his supplier with that backing already applied. I'd guess it was intended by the manufacturer as a scratch-guard to insure the product didn't get damaged on the way to the customer. I dunno if the discs I linked up come with the backing or not.

The wax paper idea somebody mentioned a few posts back would work just about the same as the backing that came on Mike's discs.


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