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Started by warmcanofcoke, Jul 13, 2019, 03:44 am

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warmcanofcoke

Jul 13, 2019, 03:44 am Last Edit: Aug 06, 2019, 01:49 am by warmcanofcoke
found some cool oddities that may inspire:
img56389023.jpgHexagon Buttons
https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/sanwadenshi/item/ilumb_037/

4188-01.jpg Triangle buttons
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/10x-Triangle-LED-Illuminated-Push-Buttons-Switch-For-Arcade-MAME-Games-Kit-Part-/132730478862

I hope discoveries such as these may inspire console builders to incorporate similar ideas into their designs.
why doesn't the Guide mention them? - Oh, it's not very accurate.
Oh? - I'm researching the new edition.

Kingpin

Those must've been intended for arcade cabinets and fruit machines, too bad you don't see many of them.

warmcanofcoke

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yelow button.pngyelow button.png
yelow button 2.pngyelow button 2.png
why doesn't the Guide mention them? - Oh, it's not very accurate.
Oh? - I'm researching the new edition.

Cardinal Hordriss

I need to stop looking at this thread, it's giving me ideas. I don't want to risk spoiling what I've got but... No! Bad!
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warmcanofcoke

why doesn't the Guide mention them? - Oh, it's not very accurate.
Oh? - I'm researching the new edition.

warmcanofcoke

Jul 15, 2019, 12:02 am #5 Last Edit: Jul 15, 2019, 04:33 pm by warmcanofcoke
AD.jpgAD.jpg
Honyone-5A-Pushbutton-Switch blue.jpgHonyone-5A-Pushbutton-Switch blue.jpg
Honyone-5A-Pushbutton-Switch green light.jpgHonyone-5A-Pushbutton-Switch green light.jpg
Honyone-5A-Pushbutton-Switch green.jpgHonyone-5A-Pushbutton-Switch green.jpg
Honyone-5A-Pushbutton-Switch pink.jpgHonyone-5A-Pushbutton-Switch pink.jpg
Honyone-5A-Pushbutton-Switch red.jpgHonyone-5A-Pushbutton-Switch red.jpg
Honyone-5A-Pushbutton-Switch.jpgHonyone-5A-Pushbutton-Switch.jpg

https://honyone.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/6008852266876/pdtl/Pushbutton-switch/1150735816/Honyone-5A-Pushbutton-Switch.htm
why doesn't the Guide mention them? - Oh, it's not very accurate.
Oh? - I'm researching the new edition.

thescarletttimelord

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tony farrell

Quote from: warmcanofcoke on Jul 13, 2019, 03:44 am
found some cool oddities that may inspire:
img56389023.jpgHexagon Buttons
4188-01.jpg Triangle buttons

I hope discoveries such as these may inspire console builders to incorporate similar ideas into their designs.


I wonder, Nate, if it might be an idea to include where you found these items? This might help future (console) builders to source the various switches, etc.

T

warmcanofcoke

why doesn't the Guide mention them? - Oh, it's not very accurate.
Oh? - I'm researching the new edition.

warmcanofcoke

Jul 21, 2019, 10:38 pm #9 Last Edit: Jul 21, 2019, 10:52 pm by warmcanofcoke
Actually I've turned my attention away from indicator lights to illuminated buttons.

Red Buttons.jpg

5 Pcs Red 3V LED Light Illuminated OFF-(ON) NO Latching Push Button Switch U4K1

UK
4 or more for £1.49 each
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-Pcs-Red-3V-LED-Light-Illuminated-OFF-ON-NO-Latching-Push-Button-Switch-U4K1/323567116923?hash=item4b561a627b:g:WeoAAOSwKwhb-cHa

Other colours available.
Buttons.jpg
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16mm-Amber-Illuminated-ON-OFF-Latching-Push-Button-Switch-R16-503AD-USA-SELLER/302436466404?hash=item466a9e3ee4:g:mesAAOSwXGtZoweY
why doesn't the Guide mention them? - Oh, it's not very accurate.
Oh? - I'm researching the new edition.

warmcanofcoke

Jul 23, 2019, 02:21 am #10 Last Edit: Jul 23, 2019, 03:29 am by warmcanofcoke
3 Vintage Black Scalloped 2.25" Round Radio Knobs Guitar Amplifier Ham

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Vintage-Black-Scalloped-2-25-Round-Radio-Knobs-Guitar-Amplifier-Ham/123262814707?hash=item1cb30949f3:g:2ucAAOSwbtNaFsga

QuoteUp for sale here is this set of 3 vintage black Bakelite or plastic scalloped round knobs, probably from the 1940s or 1950s and Made in USA.  These are in great shape with light to moderate wear.  They have a rough matte finish, not the usual shiny finish.  These fit a standard 1/4" round potentiometer shaft, each locking on with two set screws (included).  They are about 2.25" in diameter.  These would look amazing on your ham rig, guitar amp, or vintage radio.  Please see my pictures for details.


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why doesn't the Guide mention them? - Oh, it's not very accurate.
Oh? - I'm researching the new edition.

oslm

Those knobs would work perfectly on the 8th doctor console -- The circular 4 light fixtures center knob is that exact shape and size.
There are 3 locations on the console that use that fixture.

That is a good find for any one thinking of building the full size console.

Later

Oslm

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Are they not also ideal for the larger faders on the Brachacki console?
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warmcanofcoke

Aug 05, 2019, 04:45 am #13 Last Edit: Aug 22, 2019, 05:35 pm by warmcanofcoke
Quote from: warmcanofcoke on Jul 13, 2019, 03:44 am
4188-01.jpg Triangle buttons

US $21.88
www.ebay.com
https://www.ebay.com/itm/10x-Triangle-LED-Illuminated-Push-Buttons-Switch-For-Arcade-MAME-Games-Kit-Part/132730478862?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20180105095853%26meid%3Db3139c65bedf45988176d6f755226f81%26pid%3D100903%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D18%26sd%3D333240734099%26itm%3D132730478862%26pg%3D2509164&_trksid=p2509164.c100903.m5276

www.ebay.co.uk
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-Triangle-LED-Illuminated-Push-Buttons-Switch-For-Arcade-MAME-Games-Kit-Part/132730478862?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20180105095853%26meid%3Db3139c65bedf45988176d6f755226f81%26pid%3D100903%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D18%26sd%3D333240734099%26itm%3D132730478862%26pg%3D2509164&_trksid=p2509164.c100903.m5276
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why doesn't the Guide mention them? - Oh, it's not very accurate.
Oh? - I'm researching the new edition.

warmcanofcoke

Aug 22, 2019, 04:16 pm #14 Last Edit: Aug 22, 2019, 04:33 pm by warmcanofcoke
You may rem4ember Honorarydoctor from http://tardisbuilders.com/index.php?topic=3413.0

https://honorarydoctor.livejournal.com/tag/davros

trying to find the name of these switches

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why doesn't the Guide mention them? - Oh, it's not very accurate.
Oh? - I'm researching the new edition.