Posted by Nickster on 7, 2000 at 1:40 PM:
In Reply to: about to purchase Pushbuttons ((Opinions wanted)) posted by DigitalPuppy on 7, 2000 at 1:04 PM:
I have several Happs pushbuttons, and pretty much anything with the microswitch in it (like these) will click to some extent. Some may be quieter than others. I think that the only way to get a real quiet pushbutton is to go with a leaf type switch. This is where the push button is pressed, and it pushes 2 pieces of metal together to form the contact instead of a clicking switch. I do not have any of this type, but hear that they are typically less desirable than the Happs microswitch style...
For a picture of a leaf style, see: http://www.arcadecontrols.speedhost.com/arcade_definitions.htm#LEAF
I have no idea where to locate leaf style buttons, and I am not sure that I would recommend them. I really like my microswitch style from Happs, and with the arcade going, and the sound on, you really don't notice the clicks...
: Im looking for arcade pushbuttons that do not have a loud "CLIcK-CLACK" sound... I want something that will sink-in farely easy with minumum noise. I want the pushbutton to be reliable and not die on me after 100 to 500 game plays. (Am i asking for too much?) hehe.
: What pushbutton meets this? I saw 3 push buttons from happ that looked quite good to me in order of preferance:
: 1) Ultimate Pushbutton with Microswitch
: http://www.happcontrols.com/interactive/pushbuttons/539200xx.htm
: 2)Competition Pushbutton
: http://www.happcontrols.com/interactive/pushbuttons/5896xxl.htm
: 3)Pushbutton With Horizontal Microswitch
: http://www.happcontrols.com/interactive/pushbuttons/5891xxl.htm
: What do you guys/girls recomend?