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pointdablame:
--- Quote from: mr.Curmudgeon on January 30, 2005, 11:48:53 am ---
Don't know what button mold you're using for inspiration, but if it's possible, my suggestion would be to stay as close to the Happ Microswitch Pushbuttons. In fact, I think it'd be cool if the translucent buttons you're trying to make were interchangeable with the Happs buttons. From a design stand-point, the color options increase exponentially. I could have a translucent plunger in a colored Happ bases, etc... for more fit n' finish options.
Just thinking out loud. I have no idea if this would be a patent infringement or whatever.
mrC
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This is exactly what I wish would happen, although I don't know if it would be possible. The idea of say... an outer glowing ring with the button solid, or vice versa, is very cool though.
Grasshopper:
I'm pretty sure the microswitch buttons that Suzo sell are actually manufactured by IL.
I don't know who manufactures Suzo's leaf buttons, but I get the impression they are no longer made and once Suzo's stock has run out that's it.
Also, one other problem about the clear brittle plastic that no one has mentioned is that buttons made from this material are likely to be a lot noisier than IL's standard Lylon buttons. I know this from personal experience. I bought some leaf buttons from Video Connection a few years ago and they are actually noisier than microswitch buttons because of the brittle material used.
Has anyone tried contacting the Tron guy about this:
http://members.aol.com/specialtyplastic/index.htm
He sells joysticks made of clear plastic so why not buttons as well.
shawnzilla:
Good news! I've got the manufacturer lined up and working with me. We're sorting out colors, pricing, etc... I'm going to keep the rest a surprise for now (until I've seen some samples), but things are looking up! As always, I'll keep y'all posted.
brandon:
--- Quote from: Dekelia on August 31, 2004, 04:53:16 pm ---I would pick up at least a couple blue buttons - it would be best for me to match the color of the happ translucent blue trackball.
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I'll agree with that.. my vote is for blue. and I think clear buttons that could be illuminated with different color bulbs/leds is a great idea. then the color possibilities are endless. You could light them with Christmas lights :)
Flinkly:
first i've seen of this thread, and i'd go with clear, cause then you could make them whatever color you wanted. also, i'd like to see what they look like...modeled after happs or wico? anyways, keep us updated.
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