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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: thameslives on February 27, 2017, 01:28:30 pm
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Hi,
I built my cabinet using the Suzo Happ pushbutton bundle set they sell on Amazon. Now I'd like to add some smaller buttons for "admin" stuff - volume up/down, game saves, etc. Does anyone have a favorite? I'm not looking for something backlit, just a button that's similar to the standard pushbutton (same type of micro-switch, same depth for control panel install), just something smaller in diameter (or even rectangular).
Thanks!
Brian
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What are you using for an encoder? Alot of them have "shift" keys where you can use the same button for different tasks.
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I used normal sized buttons for my admin, but I've always liked the little buttons they use on the Surface Tension machines. Not sure where they get them from though: http://www.surface-tension.net/external/byoac/st4_panel.jpg (http://www.surface-tension.net/external/byoac/st4_panel.jpg)
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i'd be interested in some good answers on this subject, as in the past i used the ones like in the pic below. bad idea.. they suck, and eventually hurt your fingers! (in my opinion they would only be good for something where u very rarely have to press it).
(http://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1QlQ7LXXXXXc2XFXXq6xXFXXX3/-font-b-Miniature-b-font-SPST-Momentary-font-b-Push-b-font-font-b-Button.jpg)
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I really like these (http://gameroomdesigns.ca/shop/pushbuttons/black-ringed-push-button/) low-profile black-rimmed buttons (Rick is the only vendor I've found that stocks these :cheers:) with inkjet printed inserts on Avery 18665 or 8665 labels.
The ring between the nut and bezel is removable.
(http://gameroomdesigns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Pushbutton-LED-Black-Ring-Red.png)
There are many vendors that carry translucent-rimmed or "sawed-off volcano" LED buttons.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=141204.0;attach=315802;image)
I usualy get 12v LEDs and power them with 5v -- not as bright and much longer lasting. ;D
PROTIP: Get white LEDs for yellow buttons -- yellow LED + yellow diffuser = muddy orange. :puke
If you're looking for a smaller diameter non-LED button, there are some options but these won't mount without routing a pocket on the back of a 3/4" panel. IIRC Paradise Arcade Shop and/or Focus Attack carry these.
Seimitsu PS-14-GN-C -- 24mm convex, threaded, clear cover
Sanwa OBSN-24 -- 24mm convex, threaded
Seimitsu PS-14-DN -- 20mm convex, threaded
Sanwa SDM-20 -- 20mm concave, locking tabs
Sanwa SDM-18 -- 18mm concave, locking tabs
Divemaster has these (http://www.arcadeemulator.net/cgi-bin/shop/cp-app.cgi?usr=51F878966&rnd=9879579&rrc=N&affl=&cip=&act=&aff=&pg=prod&ref=Miniature+Momentary+Pushbutton&cat=Pushbutton+s&catstr=HOME:Pushbuttons:Pushbutton+s) but they're intended for a service panel mounted behind your coin door.
(http://www.arcadeemulator.net/media/images/product_detail/2h490577.jpg)
Scott
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i'd be interested in some good answers on this subject, as in the past i used the ones like in the pic below. bad idea.. they suck, and eventually hurt your fingers! (in my opinion they would only be good for something where u very rarely have to press it).
(http://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1QlQ7LXXXXXc2XFXXq6xXFXXX3/-font-b-Miniature-b-font-SPST-Momentary-font-b-Push-b-font-font-b-Button.jpg)
I use 1 of these as a "shift" button.... they do kinda suck. But they are small and easily hide-able and the stiffness makes it less prone to accidental pressing(mounted behind volume knob).
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I use Sanwa 24 (https://www.arcadeshop.de/images/arcade-pb-obsf24-dblau.jpg) since I use 30 size version for play my panel looks quite nice with all buttons the same colour and style.