Microswitches
From Rhythm Cons Wiki
Microswitches are the electrical switch that indicates you have pressed the button!
It is always recommended to use one of the two following brands for reliability and consistency. Cheap Chinese microswitches are electrically noisy and often significantly too heavy (between 200-400g) for normal play.
Omron
Omron is a Japanese manufacturer and is the de facto standard for arcade cabinets.
NOTE: Akishop has been removed from the list due to many reported issues.
D2MV-01-1C2 (25g)
Where to buy:
D2MV-01-1C3 (50g)
Where to buy:
V-10-1A4 (100g)
Where to buy:
| Vendor | Link | Price (as of Nov. 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| IST MALL | https://www.us.istmall.co.kr/Product/Detail/view/pid/101/cid/161 | $1.50 USD |
| Sanwa Denshi (Rakuten Ichiba) | https://item.rakuten.co.jp/sanwadenshi/ilumb_215/ | 187 JPY |
| Tops Game | https://www.tops-game.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=2937 | 187 JPY |
| Digikey | https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/omron-electronics-inc-emc-div/V-10-1A4/1828942 | $3.89 (US Shop) |
| Mouser | https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Omron-Electronics/V-10-1A4?qs=jlWqeHNmHbTuw%252Bapuv1yjg%3D%3D | $3.50 (US Shop) |
| Blue Spring Express | https://bluespringexpress.net/products/100g-switch | $4.00 AUD |
Gersung
Gersung is a Korean manufacturer and the default switch for Samducksa brand buttons.
GSM-V0303A06 (65g)
Where to buy:
| Vendor | Link | Price (as of Nov. 2020) |
|---|---|---|
| IST MALL | https://www.us.istmall.co.kr/Product/Detail/view/pid/158/cid/161 | $1.00 USD |
