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Title: How do I go about speeding up buttons?
Post by: rackoon on February 19, 2017, 05:52:36 pm

I have recently purchased some ultralux buttons. I am still getting use to the concave vs convex, but I believe I will get use to them.

I sure would like to speed them up though. Don't get me wrong they feel good but I would like to find a way to get less travel. Should I cut the spring or put some filler on the little foot that presses the micro switch.

Input would be great. We play some very competitive fighting games and speed is a big deal. We have already modded our jlf's to be way faster so the buttons are next. :cheers:

Title: Re: How do I go about speeding up buttons?
Post by: equlizer on February 21, 2017, 01:04:42 am

change to cherry's or put mini leaf in.

Title: Re: How do I go about speeding up buttons?
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on February 21, 2017, 09:33:53 am

Have you seen these?
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=328 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=328)

Title: Re: How do I go about speeding up buttons?
Post by: thomas_surles on February 21, 2017, 11:18:56 am

Quote from: DeLuSioNal29 on February 21, 2017, 09:33:53 am

Have you seen these?
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=328 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=328)

I like the micro leafs from ggg. Not too leafy for fighters and not too clicky like microswitches. Its a good balance for a wider variety of games.

Title: Re: How do I go about speeding up buttons?
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on February 21, 2017, 01:08:53 pm

Quote from: thomas_surles on February 21, 2017, 11:18:56 am

Quote from: DeLuSioNal29 on February 21, 2017, 09:33:53 am

Have you seen these?
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=328 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=328)

I like the micro leafs from ggg. Not too leafy for fighters and not too clicky like microswitches. Its a good balance for a wider variety of games.

+ 1, I have these on my 4-way for classic games.  But I think he's looking more for speed than feel.

Title: Re: How do I go about speeding up buttons?
Post by: RandyT on February 21, 2017, 01:56:04 pm

Can't get faster actuation than buttons which use true leaf-switches (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=73&products_id=356).  There is no reset travel, and they can also be easily adjusted for any "speed" you find works the best for your play style.

Title: Re: How do I go about speeding up buttons?
Post by: rackoon on February 21, 2017, 05:25:12 pm

thanks for the reply guys I think I will get one of those adjustable micro's fro GGG. Dont know how I overlooked those. I will get back to you guys and let you know how it went :cheers:

Title: Re: How do I go about speeding up buttons?
Post by: rackoon on February 25, 2017, 12:46:56 am

I ordered some micro leafs from ggg as well.

I have been wondering if any one out there have added material to the little stop feet on button plungers to reduce travel? Not sure what i could stick in that tiny space. I have thought maybe a magnifying glass, some super glue and some small pieces of plastic.

Title: Re: How do I go about speeding up buttons?
Post by: jeremymtc on February 25, 2017, 03:57:14 am

Quote from: rackoon on February 25, 2017, 12:46:56 am

I have been wondering if any one out there have added material to the little stop feet on button plungers to reduce travel? Not sure what i could stick in that tiny space.

I had a really funny punchline worked out, but I've withheld it on account of David Foley's wife probably not appreciating it that much.  >:D

In seriousness, you could probably use a little blob of epoxy or JB Weld. It could be filed down to fine-tune/equalize travel. Depending on the composition of the buttons (I think they're ABS, but could be wrong here), you could alternatively use a suitable plastic welding compound and thin sheet stock to shim the feet. 

Title: Re: How do I go about speeding up buttons?
Post by: thomas_surles on February 25, 2017, 05:51:44 am

Quote from: rackoon on February 25, 2017, 12:46:56 am

I ordered some micro leafs from ggg as well.

I have been wondering if any one out there have added material to the little stop feet on button plungers to reduce travel? Not sure what i could stick in that tiny space. I have thought maybe a magnifying glass, some super glue and some small pieces of plastic.

I did a tiny dab of hot glue for my mini pin. It keeps it right on the edge of being switched for super fast reaction.

Title: Re: How do I go about speeding up buttons?
Post by: rackoon on February 26, 2017, 10:40:35 pm

Sounds like the way to go. Going to have to get out the magnifying glass on this one.

The only thing up in the air now is how to make the filler the same size for all 12 buttons. I will measure what I need tomorrow.