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squirrellydw:

--- Quote ---You want leaf switches, and use the shorter buttons for them:
http://www.arcadeshop.de/product_info.php?cPath=24_79&products_id=273&osCsid=897c7707942148d977c4824321d6b013
Installation depths is only 30 mm.



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So I would need those and the button holder correct?  Do they ship to the US?

Level42:
Yup and don't forget the PAL nuts !
I guess so, but I'm positive there are companies delivering them in the US. If not, let me know, I can buy directly at Suzo and ship to you.

Ow, here's a US adress: http://www.lakesidepinballparts.com/flipper.html (googled with "flipper button")

Scroll down a bit and you'll find the buttons, nuts and holders.

I am no pinball expert but I cannot imagine/remember that I ever played a pinball that had microswitches to actuate the flippers. The thing is, when you play pinball, you need to "feel" the flippers. Sometimes you need a very light quick tap, and sometimes you want to hold the button for as long as you like (check scoring status and/or keep the ball on the flipper). And between those two extremes there are all kinds of variations. You can't accomplish that with a microswitch. Those will "click"in, and "click" out, way slower than you need with a light tap. This is also the reason why my mame cab has leaf switches. Even though it's different for a video game, I still believe you can't reach the speed and feel-of-touch that a leaf offers. AND you can adjust them to your likings....

Of course, you may say when emulating a pin, it's different, but I'd still prefer leafs.

And also, you need some bigger space for the buttonholders compared to microswitches, remember that !

squirrellydw:
thanks

Fozzy The Bear:

--- Quote from: Level42 on May 28, 2006, 04:22:49 pm ---I am no pinball expert but I cannot imagine/remember that I ever played a pinball that had microswitches to actuate the flippers.
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That is simply not the case.... almost all pinball machines manufactured since the early 1990's use microswitch buttons.  Certainly most of the classics like Simpsons Pinball, Adams Familly, Terminator 2, Dr Who etc etc....

I know because I have to take them apart for repair on a regular basis.

Best Regards,
Julian (Fozzy The Bear)

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