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--- Quote from: spidermonkey on March 09, 2003, 12:02:37 am ---I like the old school leaf switch buttons. Preferably translucent ones but thats just an ol' farts opinion.
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I think leaf switches are everyone's button of choice, but they're difficult to come by.
spidermonkey:
Hard to come by ???
1 Centsible amusements (has best prices)
2 Arcade Shop Amusements
3 Arcade Games.com
4 Gilchrist vending
5 Twobits.com
6 Bob Roberts cheap prices but not many translucent color choices left.
7 Ebay arcade parts & accessories (selling translucent and solid color ones in bunches) but I don't think they come with holders. (cheap ba$tards >:()
When purchasing these make sure you are getting the pal nuts AND the button holders.
Grasshopper:
--- Quote from: spidermonkey on March 09, 2003, 12:02:37 am ---I like the old school leaf switch buttons. Preferably translucent ones but thats just an ol' farts opinion.
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Yeah, I'd agree with that. The leaf buttons do have the edge when it comes to feel. However they're a pain in that they are only designed to fit a particular thickness material (either metal or 3/4" wood).
Has anyone tried ordering them from Video Connection recently? They used to sell them really cheaply. However I've just had a look at their website and the leaf buttons are no longer listed. Also they've put the price of the 4 way leaf joysticks up to $29.95! This is really bad news if you're planning to build an "old school" panel.
Another source of leaf buttons (including the translucent ones) is Suzo (UK). However they're quite expensive.