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by Simba
Fri May 15, 2009 5:33 pm
Forum: Hacking Videogame Consoles - The Book
Topic: Question about tact switches
Replies: 12
Views: 9103

Re: Question about tact switches

I recommend making a case that you design :D
shows creativity but thats just me.

Well, considering this is my first time building something like this, I figured I'd take the safe route the first time, and then start to experiment. I'll save myself a lot of unnecessary expenses and headaches this ...
by Simba
Fri May 15, 2009 3:15 pm
Forum: Hacking Videogame Consoles - The Book
Topic: Question about tact switches
Replies: 12
Views: 9103

Re: Question about tact switches

Thanks guys, I'll probably get them from digi-keys and get some white LEDs while I'm at it.

I've just spent the past couple hours getting all the supplies I'll need, and there were a couple of things that I couldn't find. First, where is a good place to get etching plastic? The local trophy store ...
by Simba
Fri May 15, 2009 7:30 am
Forum: Hacking Videogame Consoles - The Book
Topic: Question about tact switches
Replies: 12
Views: 9103

Re: Question about tact switches

I had looked at the thread, but I'm pretty new to this so please bear with me. If I go with squishy tacts, do I want to buy the same size switches (6mm and 4.5mm) that recommended in the book, or is it okay to buy different sizes? I'm going to try to follow the book to the letter to avoid as many ...
by Simba
Thu May 14, 2009 8:57 pm
Forum: Hacking Videogame Consoles - The Book
Topic: Question about tact switches
Replies: 12
Views: 9103

Question about tact switches

I'm about to take my first step into the world of console modding. I'm going to attempt the PSOne hand made portable. I've got the console and screen, but I haven't picked up any parts yet.

Which tact switches do you guys recommend? Digi-keys is not currently stocking the 4.5mm. Are there ...