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different microswitches... wich ones should I use?

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WindDrake:

--- Quote from: noobsaibotmk on February 05, 2013, 11:48:24 am ---Thank you ;-)

ps : the black one is the rear-side of the yellow microswitch

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Ah, yeah. Baolian. I see that now.

I was thinking of the all-black microswitches that were in the 90's stuff before the Cherry's. I'll have to look and see who branded them when I get home. Trying to remember the name is irritating!

RandyT:

--- Quote from: noobsaibotmk on February 05, 2013, 08:13:45 am ---The main difference is the amperage (15A or 3A). I don't understant why...

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Higher amperage switches usually have two specific characteristics.  One which doesn't matter much in this application, and one which does.  The first is a heavier contact point, which is so that any arcing doesn't destroy them prematurely.  Doesn't matter much for arcade controls.  The other, is a heavier spring which is designed to slam through carbon deposits caused by arcing, and to minimize the arcing itself.  This results in a switch that is harder to engage, and is almost always much noisier.

noobsaibotmk:
Okay I understand better.
Any specific specs to know about the red one? I mean..Is this top-plate useful?

thx

WindDrake:
The red one is a lever-actuated switch for joysticks like the iL Compact or Happ Super.

noobsaibotmk:
Okay! 

Thanks for your help again 8)

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