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Happ to stop using Cherry switches
Ginsu Victim:
This may not be news to some, but it's news to me. I didn't see anyone talking about this here, but I could've missed it.
I just read this on TornadoTerrys.com:
As of 6-22-09
Happ has made a decision to stop using Cherry switches on all of their product. We still have inventory that includes Cherry switches, we will send Cherry brand switches until our supply of those is exausted, we will then be shipping with the new "E switch". Works exactly like the Cherry switches. You will not notice any difference except the name. Quite frankly, if we didnt tell you, you wouldnt know the difference if you didnt look. This will apply to all of Happs product line that involves a switch of this type. Some parts like the black competition sticks already have the new switches.
Thanks, Terry!
So, is anyone familiar with this switch and if so, does it have the same feel as a Cherry?
Kevin Mullins:
I don't know those in particular, but I'm guessing there won't be much difference.
http://www.e-switch.com/pdf/LS.pdf
Happs probably found they could get them cheaper and still charge the same for "their" stuff. (typical)
Ginsu Victim:
I just hope these will be as good as Cherries. I haven't found a microswitch I like near as much.
Level42:
--- Quote from: Ginsu Victim on June 29, 2009, 01:11:17 pm ---I just hope these will be as good as Cherries. I haven't found a microswitch I like near as much.
--- End quote ---
I'm a leaf man, but when micro-switches are the only option, it's Cherry and nothing else (except for things like coin-mechs). Just a trick to save money, nothing else.
RandyT:
--- Quote from: Level42 on June 29, 2009, 02:20:24 pm ---I'm a leaf man, but when micro-switches are the only option, it's Cherry and nothing else (except for things like coin-mechs). Just a trick to save money, nothing else.
--- End quote ---
I have had a notice posted on the GGG site about this for a few days now (under the pushbutton items). It's not a "trick" to save money, it's about saving you money. Inflation is on the rise in the US and prices are starting to climb. So to continue offering the pushbuttons at the price everyone has been accustomed to, HAPP found another quality switch manufacturer who can provide the same operating specifications as the Cherry switches they were using.
The only difference I have noticed is the sound. The click of the switch is about the same volume, but a little lower in pitch. Otherwise, actuation forces, actuation points and even appearance are pretty much identical.
RandyT