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Are Your New Short Leaf Switch Buttons Too Tall? Quick Easy Fix!!!
So I ordered new short leaf switch buttons for my control panel.
After installing them, I noticed that they stuck up farther than the original buttons. (new one on the left):
After looking them over, you can clearly see why. Although they are the same total length, the stopper at the end is a different thickness. Thus allowing the button to stick up higher:
So here's an easy solution that I came up with. I bought these at Home Depot in the nut and bolt section in the pull out drawers:
I cut them on one end and twisted it a little making it look like a lock washer:
Gently slip on to the button one at a time, adjusting the washer back to it's normal shape and size once it is on all the way:
Almost perfect!
What a huge difference in game play. That little extra throw makes the button feel totally different.
Hope this helps someone out there, I'm super happy with it.

So I ordered new short leaf switch buttons for my control panel.
After installing them, I noticed that they stuck up farther than the original buttons. (new one on the left):
After looking them over, you can clearly see why. Although they are the same total length, the stopper at the end is a different thickness. Thus allowing the button to stick up higher:
So here's an easy solution that I came up with. I bought these at Home Depot in the nut and bolt section in the pull out drawers:
I cut them on one end and twisted it a little making it look like a lock washer:
Gently slip on to the button one at a time, adjusting the washer back to it's normal shape and size once it is on all the way:
Almost perfect!
What a huge difference in game play. That little extra throw makes the button feel totally different.
Hope this helps someone out there, I'm super happy with it.
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