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Leaf buttons tire my hands
pmc:
I have a couple leaf buttons on one cab. The leaves are only like 3mm apart, so you can rapid fire with a gentle tremelo with your hand. That's cool. But I've noticed that when I use them for a while, my hand gets really tired. I think it's because the spring is strong and I tend to push all the way down. Timing shots isn't always easy. Maybe the button is too far down just before I fire (i.e., the button is already pressed, and then I press it even more).
The same cabinet has a Wico leaf stick and that tires my hand too. I get a workout I think. It's not like my J-sticks which are quick 'n easy.
Seems like the controls sort of "fight" me and that's why I have to work to fight back. Have I just grown used to microswitches? Or should I dork with the spring tensions? Or maybe the leaf separation?
-pmc
RandyT:
Original leaf switches or some aftermarket microswitch replacements?
Not all leaf switches are the same. The length of the leaf is just one factor that determines the stiffness.
You might also be able to remove the spring from your buttons and let it rest on the leaf. But depending on the type of arrangement you have, this could be a bad idea :)
RandyT
Knievel:
Small o-rings from the plumbing section made my leafs shine. Place one over the button shaft, above the C-clip. ;)
Brings the surface of the button down, lessens the travel, and makes them nice and quiet.
Before I did this I wasn't happy with them at all.
Havok:
:D
RayB:
Lift some weights.
;D