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GroovyGameGear Micro-Leaf switches
Bender:
--- Quote from: RandyT on September 21, 2009, 02:34:56 pm ---
--- Quote from: Bender on September 15, 2009, 02:07:06 am ---I've had 2 Versa-Micros that were working fine, stop working after playing on my machine for a while
I had to go back in remove them and re-adjust the screw, then they worked again.. but I did't want to be doing this all the time
I think a tiny drop of hot glue on the set screw would fix it.
But I'm not using them now so I don't know for sure
be curious if this has happened to anyone else
seem like they might get even more of a beating on a joystick
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I just want to note that no-one should ever use any kind of glue on these. The result would likely be an unusable switch, or at minimum, the inability to ever adjust it again if it were for some reason required.
Like all mechanical devices, a new switch will "wear in" after some use. The spring will soften slightly, etc. So the best cure with this situation is not trying to fix the adjustment screw in place (it isn't turning by itself) but to adjust the switch so it's not so close to dead silent. This is one of the reasons why we suggest not being overzealous in the adjustment of the switch and leaving it so the click happens quietly. By time it is inside a panel, it will still be inaudible.
RandyT
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Good to know, I didn't even think of there being a "wear in" for a micro switch
I have found the there are certain types of hot glue that are pretty easily removable, and the glue removes completely (Ace brand all purpose)
in fact I have 2 hot glue guns, one for that, and one for glue that holds much better but is impossible to get off (Arrow brand)
I wouldn't hesitate to use the Ace glue on something like that, although it sounds like I shouldn't need to.
jasonbar:
Randy-
Any price break on the micro leaf switches?
I'm looking to replace all my clicky switches on my Frankenpanel.
I'm considering an order of 64 switches, or perhaps 76 if I also swap my credit, start, & admin buttons.
Thanks,
-Jason
BurgerKingDiamond:
$2.50 per switch... Am I missing sth? These look awesome, but to replace the the switches on my panel would cost about as much or more than I bought all the original buttons,cherry switches, and sticks. Why do these cost so much?
Ginsu Victim:
--- Quote from: BurgerKingDiamond on October 10, 2009, 01:56:09 pm ---$2.50 per switch... Am I missing sth? These look awesome, but to replace the the switches on my panel would cost about as much or more than I bought all the original buttons,cherry switches, and sticks. Why do these cost so much?
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Because they are the only adjustable switches on the market, so you're paying for the manufacturing of these. If they become popular enough, Randy can afford to make more per batch and lower his price.
isucamper:
Anybody else find the micro leafs almost too sensitive? Seems like just resting my fingers on the buttons is enough to engage them.
I've kind of got a love hate thing going with them right now. Yes, they are (almost) silent, and games that require lots of quick tapping play better, but I don't want to be accidentally engaging them either.
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