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lowmax:
I have started planning out my cp for my first upright cabinet (and technically my first DIY project), and now I'm stuck and don't know what type of buttons should I use.

I'm overwhelmed with the idea of lit buttons that show which buttons to use with each game, but I absolutely hate all the translucent buttons that I've seen till now, they seem to tacky for my taste.

Are there any non-translucent buttons (sorry don't know the proper name) that can be fitted with LEDs without any hacks? I'm not after the bling bling factor and don't mind if the light intensity turning out to be weaker, but the light should be obvious in room lit conditions.

So is it possible? Has anyone tried LEDs with non-translucent buttons? Do you have any pics?

Thanks

DaOld Man:
I remember someone wrote up how they drill a hole in the bottom of a regular button, then glued an led in the hole.
(May have been a super bright led).
Sorry I cant find the link now, maybe someone else will know it..

Tahnok:
If you don't mind them all being white when they aren't lit, you can try the GGG's electric ice buttons:

http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=73&products_id=238

Lighting regular buttons works OK with most colors, but they don't show up very well in a lit room.

Jimbo:
You can get these.

They are translucent, but you can get them in various colours, not just clear, so they look better when unlit also.

 :cheers:

waveryder:
Sorry but I dont really see the point of lighting buttons that arent gonna glow. If you dont like the effect of translucent buttons why light your buttons at all?

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