Zipstik microswitches

[Snoozy]

Hi i have a zipstik joystick but the fire buttons don't seem to have the definitive click of the buttons i remember when i was younger. So i thought about changing over the internal microswitch fire buttons. Does anyone know where i can buy these from...are they generic cherry microswitches?
 
Here'a a pic of the internals of the zipstik if it helps:
 
http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=60982
 
The fire buttons (and microswitches) are located on the right side of the picture.
 
Thanks if you can offer any advice

[zipper]

Pretty standard stuff from some supplier - for example:
http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/search/results.jsp?N=204022&isGoback=false

(pick from 1457 different...)

[Snoozy]

Thanks Zipper
 
(An avalanche of microswitches hit Snoozy)
 
Any idea which one's i should buy?

[Daedalus]

It's a good while since I changed the microswitches in a Zipstick, but from memory, they're the "miniature" type as opposed to the "sub-miniature" used in some mice. From a quick look, I would say http://uk.farnell.com/marquardt/1005-0401/switch-changer-1-contact/dp/1831098 is probably fine. If you have to change any of the X or Y ones, probably best to change all 4 or it'll feel a little different in some directions... Just open it up and double-check the actual switch against the spec sheet on the Farnell website.

By the way, Farnell (in Ireland anyway) have a minimum order of €20+postage, so it might be easier to walk into a local Maplin and grab one off the shelf. Bring the old switch with you to make sure it matches!

[zipper]

For example the orange ones on the first page seem to be about the right size. The measures are in the tech info sheet.

[Snoozy]

Does anybody know if these are the correct microswitches for controlling the x and y axis movement of the zipstik joystick?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-pcs-lot-Micro-Switch-arcade-cherry-microswitch-/250772882489?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a633a8439

The fire button are working ok but the directional (especially left) is playing up, are these switches plug and play?? This is my impression when i look at them inside the zipstik

[Daedalus]

Yeah, that looks like them alright - they're a standard size and layout so they should just be a drop-in replacement. Having said that, you can get large differences in quality from manufacturer to manufacturer, and they look a tad on the cheap side. But worth a shot anyway for that money!

Also, the actuation force required also varies greatly, so I would recommend changing all 4 switches at the same time, or it'll feel weird in some directions...

[Snoozy]

ok thanks daedalus, i will import them from china.

Are these just plug and play, the connectors seem to be a very tight fit but i can't see any solder..