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rockin_rick:
If it's an original nintendo button, the microswitch can be adjusted...  Maybe you just need to adjust it - or is the microswitch bad?

Rick
nate1749:
No idea if it's an original button, but how can I tell if the microswitch is bad?  According to the definitions/explanations I might just need to bend a piece of metal back...  I thought it'd be best to ask here first though.  Thanks.

Nate
WunderCade:
Back in the day, we all had stronger wrists, from all the wrist workouts. >:D



--- Quote from: BrentRadio on July 26, 2007, 05:56:19 pm ---Well, back in the day, I could play Asteriods all day long, now my wrists get tired quick. My new buttons were kind of tight so I cut the springs down a little, that helped alot.

Brent

--- End quote ---
rockin_rick:
Original nintendo microswitch buttons had a holder for the microswitch.  I believe that you can loosen the bolts and pivot the microswitch to adjust the distance.  Or bend the lever...

To test, adjust so that you are sure that you are pressing the switch all the way and see if it works reliably.

Rick
RandyT:
Someone may have mentioned something along these lines already, but I think I understand the biggest issue with leaf switches;

If you they are set up as a hair trigger (minimal throw) and you push any distance past the actuation point, you will be pressing against two pieces of spring steel, making them feel very stiff.

However, if the actuation point is more to toward the bottom of the throw, you'll need to press them down further, but they will have less resistance by virtue of you not being able to flex them as far..

So the issue may just be that the switches are too close to your buttons (meaning they might need a shim or two) and you might have to decide whether to alter your playing style for a "hair trigger" or go for a softer button press.

Just a thought  :dunno

RandyT
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