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Title: I need a recommendation on new buttons
Post by: dprush83 on November 27, 2008, 06:22:54 pm
I have seen people with illuminated buttons, I bought an X-Arcade Tankstick for my control panel (hopefully I will be brave enough to make my own next year!).  I am wanting to replace the buttons with illuminated quality buttons, but would definitely appreciate any other recommendations as well!  I just put in new microswitches (a free upgrade from a friend) so now I have a better sound/feel; but the buttons feel cheap.

Happy thanksgiving everybody!
Title: Re: I need a recommendation on new buttons
Post by: Sardu on November 27, 2008, 11:40:57 pm
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=73&products_id=281
Title: Re: I need a recommendation on new buttons
Post by: dprush83 on November 27, 2008, 11:53:46 pm
Sardu, that looks perfect!  It says it is designed for the LED-Wiz...so as far as installation goes would I plug it in as a normal button; then wire it separately to the LED-Wiz for power/light designs?  I've never worked on anything like this before, but think this would definitely be worth the money! :-)
Title: Re: I need a recommendation on new buttons
Post by: Franco B on November 28, 2008, 02:29:30 am
There is plenty of info in [this (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=82633.0)] thread.
Title: Re: I need a recommendation on new buttons
Post by: Blanka on November 28, 2008, 03:25:31 am
Quote from: dprush83 on November 27, 2008, 06:22:54 pm
but the buttons feel cheap.

Isn't an illuminated button cheap by design?
My recommendation is opaque Japanese buttons. The convex ones. They look the best.
Title: Re: I need a recommendation on new buttons
Post by: Franco B on November 28, 2008, 03:34:19 am
Quote from: Blanka on November 28, 2008, 03:25:31 am
Isn't an illuminated button cheap by design?

Im not sure I understand, Blanka.
Title: Re: I need a recommendation on new buttons
Post by: dprush83 on November 28, 2008, 01:19:22 pm
After doing some research and talking with some members of this forum, I think I may be better served getting the stones to make my own custom control panel.  Since I'll be doing the wiring anyways (something I was scared to attempt) I may as well add the features I want.  I tried using the software from mameroom on a custom controller kit, but have not decided on anything yet.  I can't find a thread or anything on google, does anybody know if there are designs uploaded online to consider/edit? 
Title: Re: I need a recommendation on new buttons
Post by: Sardu on November 28, 2008, 01:27:22 pm
Quote from: dprush83 on November 28, 2008, 01:19:22 pm
After doing some research and talking with some members of this forum, I think I may be better served getting the stones to make my own custom control panel.  Since I'll be doing the wiring anyways (something I was scared to attempt) I may as well add the features I want.  I tried using the software from mameroom on a custom controller kit, but have not decided on anything yet.  I can't find a thread or anything on google, does anybody know if there are designs uploaded online to consider/edit? 

I read this when trying to decide my button layout.  http://www.slagcoin.com/joystick.html