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sandheaver:
if the quick disconnect is hard to slide on, the metal-to-metal connection is good.  you'll have some that are hard to slide on, but once they're on they're just as good of an electrical connection as any solder joint, so as previously stated it is a matter of preference.

i have a microswitch that broke which i slide every single quick disconnect connector i use onto.  you could find a .187 male connector, or designate a sacrificial microswitch, and do the same.  this makes it easier for quick disconnect to slide onto their final microswitch later.

Pavlovtiger:
I appreciate all the responses and tips, particularly that of crimping the wires into the disconnects before pushing over the microswitch prongs.  As for preferences of QD versus solder, I've read for years that it's the ease of use that is sought after in favour of the QD option, and being able to easily remove them is a plus.  I do want to learn to solder too, especially if I do LED button wiring (and if I don't go the RGB method, though that's interesting too, but probably for another thread.)

wp34:
I solder AND I use Monster Cable. :)

+1 for the Quick Disconnects.  I replaced all the buttons on a 4-player NBA Jam that had been soldered once. That was a pain in the buns.

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PL1:
One other consideration in the solder vs. QD argument is the type of wire you are using.

If you use QDs, make sure you are using stranded wire.

For solid core wire, use solder.


Scott

brad808:

--- Quote from: wp34 on May 09, 2013, 07:30:11 pm ---I solder AND I use Monster Cable. :)

--- End quote ---

lol I solder and I use mogami cable for all my connections (no joke)..............my buttons sound amazing (joke). I just use it because I have bins full of it for recording studio wiring and even though it's pricey cable I figure since I already have it it's basically free and it's actually cheaper to use than going out and buying new connect wire. Also since a lot of it is multi-cable "snakes" than all the cables inside are individually numbered all the way throughout every inch or so. Makes it handy to trace your wiring later on should the need come up.

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