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Title: Suggested source for credit buttons
Post by: ericball on June 11, 2021, 09:04:55 pm

While I could use a normal 30mm button in my bartop project to add credits, I'd like something more interesting.  My ideal would be where the button had the picture of a quarter on it, but the rectangular coin return style ones almost as appealing.

So does anyone have any suggestions on what I might use and where to get them inexpensively?  (Note: I'm in Ontario, Canada.)

Title: Re: Suggested source for credit buttons
Post by: PL1 on June 11, 2021, 10:26:08 pm

Quote from: ericball on June 11, 2021, 09:04:55 pm

My ideal would be where the button had the picture of a quarter on it, but the rectangular coin return style ones almost as appealing.

You can print your own inserts like these (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,134455.msg1389192.html#msg1389192) or these (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,146283.msg1522438.html#msg1522438) or these (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,142007.msg1473854.html#msg1473854) on Avery Inkjet (8665 or 18665) or Laser (15665) labels.

(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=134455.0;attach=296826;image)

If you go with rectangular buttons, Tighe's KLOV thread here (https://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=139731) has a wide variety to choose from or you can make your own.


Scott
P.S. Here are the source images I used in case you want to make different-sized inserts.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=135137.0;attach=298482 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=135137.0;attach=298482)

Title: Re: Suggested source for credit buttons
Post by: ericball on June 12, 2021, 10:48:55 am

Thanks @PL1.  Is there a specific brand or model of buttons which I should be looking for (or avoid) for this purpose?

Title: Re: Suggested source for credit buttons
Post by: LTC on June 12, 2021, 11:31:05 am

I have used ones close to this before. I like them a lot.

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Title: Re: Suggested source for credit buttons
Post by: Malenko on June 12, 2021, 12:49:21 pm

Here, I'll quote myself from 9 years ago:

Quote from: Malenko on April 28, 2012, 11:45:50 pm

dab of super glue.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=51525.0;attach=109394;image)
costs about 25 cents, lol

Title: Re: Suggested source for credit buttons
Post by: PL1 on June 12, 2021, 02:15:29 pm

Quote from: ericball on June 12, 2021, 10:48:55 am

Is there a specific brand or model of buttons which I should be looking for (or avoid) for this purpose?

The Happ/IL concave translucent buttons (https://paradisearcadeshop.com/collections/buttons/products/il-psl-lcv-convex-button-translucent-white) have a much smaller viewing area so you might not want to use them.

There's a variety of commonly-available convex translucent buttons, some with LEDs.
- Choose one that blends in with your panel and other buttons.

GGG: https://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=73 (https://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=73)

Paradise Arcade shop: https://paradisearcadeshop.com/collections/buttons (https://paradisearcadeshop.com/collections/buttons)

Focus Attack: https://focusattack.com/controls/pushbutton/ (https://focusattack.com/controls/pushbutton/)

. . . and many other vendors.


Scott

Title: Re: Suggested source for credit buttons
Post by: Tarma on June 12, 2021, 06:00:13 pm

I used Malenko's trick on my machine and everyone likes it and makes it obvious what the button does. It's fun too because you at least touch a real quarter and it reminds me of the old days when you'd all put coins up for who's next.

Tarma

Title: Re: Suggested source for credit buttons
Post by: Thenasty on June 12, 2021, 06:19:09 pm

my credit is a secret key combos.

If player stumbles upon it, they hit the jackpot :)

Title: Re: Suggested source for credit buttons
Post by: Marsupial on June 13, 2021, 07:32:29 am

I use a coin door with coins.

There's something about having a set number of coins to play that makes earning a life much more enjoyable than free play.

Title: Re: Suggested source for credit buttons
Post by: ericball on June 13, 2021, 10:27:55 am

@Malenko that's a cool idea.  What brand / model of buttons did you use?  (All the buttons I have are the concave style, dunno how well those would work.)

@Thenasty The problem I find with button combos is trying to come up with one which doesn't require a dedicated "shift" button and doesn't use a combo which might get triggered accidentally during gameplay.

@Marsupial That's certainly an option for a full-sized cabinet, but I'm building a small barcade.

Title: Re: Suggested source for credit buttons
Post by: Malenko on June 13, 2021, 03:15:49 pm

Quote from: ericball on June 13, 2021, 10:27:55 am

@Malenko that's a cool idea.  What brand / model of buttons did you use?  (All the buttons I have are the concave style, dunno how well those would work.)

that picture is of concave buttons.

Title: Re: Suggested source for credit buttons
Post by: Thenasty on June 13, 2021, 05:30:41 pm

the player that don't know the key secret combo, they need to insert coin to play.


Now here is the secret, just in case you come over and play.

I use the LEFT SIDE Buttons (pinball) + Start 1 for Coin 1, and for Coin 2, RIGHT SIDE Buttons (pinball) + Start 2.

There is no way that would be accidentally triggered not even playing pinball type games.