# Button, Button, Who’s Got the Button **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Created:** [September 4, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/button-button-who-s-got-the-button/5792 "2024-09-04T22:04:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LyleStyle](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/lylestyle/32/296_2.png) [@LyleStyle](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/LyleStyle)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/button-button-who-s-got-the-button/5792/1 "2024-09-04T22:04:16Z")
I like vintage gaming, and these switches are new to me. A double layer micro tactile switch often used in light guns. Meditating on applications. This seller is excellent and well regarded in terms of product performance. > **[TMHF07 Dual Action Tactile Switch (Pack of 2)](https://electron-shepherd.com/collections/all/products/tmhf07-dual-action-tactile-switch-pack-of-2)** > > Size: 6.2mm x 6.5mm x 3.8mm Rated Voltage: 12V Rated Current: 50mA Action: Dual Action Operating Force: 1st: 100gf ±40, 2nd: 250gf ±80   These tiny surface mount buttons are dual-action!  That means that when you push... Any other interesting switch finds? Edit: better link ---
**Author:** ![profezzorn](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/profezzorn/32/8_2.png) [@profezzorn](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/profezzorn)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/button-button-who-s-got-the-button/5792/2 "2024-09-04T22:10:18Z")
That seems like a very cool thing for creating more interactions with a single button, however, I would think the prop would need to be aware, since you can’t push the second button without also push the first button. Also perfect for a double-barrel shotgun prop. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![LyleStyle](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/lylestyle/32/296_2.png) [@LyleStyle](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/LyleStyle)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2024, 12:52am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/button-button-who-s-got-the-button/5792/3 "2024-09-05T00:52:07Z")
If a prop had a hold button 1 + press button 2 (like lightning block) and this switch keeps the first circuit closed as the second is closed, maybe you could place a dual button input on a single button. Boomstick is a great idea! ---
**Author:** ![jedi\_j\_stream](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/jedi_j_stream/32/4192_2.png) [@jedi\_j\_stream](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/jedi_j_stream)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2024, 2:49am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/button-button-who-s-got-the-button/5792/4 "2024-09-05T02:49:56Z")
> [@profezzorn](#): > > That seems like a very cool thing for creating more interactions with a single button, however, I would think the prop would need to be aware, since you can’t push the second button without also push the first button. I recall seeing a hilt with a control box slider-switch that only allowed pushing one button at a time… two of these would allow you to have Pow+Aux or Aux+Pow. Maybe overly complicated… ---
**Author:** ![NoSloppy](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/nosloppy/32/3865_2.png) [@NoSloppy](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/NoSloppy)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2024, 3:29am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/button-button-who-s-got-the-button/5792/5 "2024-09-05T03:29:41Z")
Of course you could make NUM\_BUTTONS 4 and go crazy in a prop. ---
**Author:** ![LyleStyle](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/lylestyle/32/296_2.png) [@LyleStyle](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/LyleStyle)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2024, 9:14pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/button-button-who-s-got-the-button/5792/6 "2024-09-05T21:14:31Z")
I sense an opportunity for learning. Ordered 10. ---
**Author:** ![Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/afrojedi/32/218_2.png) [@Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Afrojedi)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2024, 8:30pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/button-button-who-s-got-the-button/5792/7 "2024-11-13T20:30:19Z")
I would wire it up and start using the serial monitor and figure out what button combos are possible. Maybe have a delay on button one so you can trigger the the second button as well. Keep us posted ---
**Author:** ![LyleStyle](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/lylestyle/32/296_2.png) [@LyleStyle](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/LyleStyle)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2024, 4:43pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/button-button-who-s-got-the-button/5792/8 "2024-12-02T16:43:18Z")
> [@Afrojedi](#): > > Maybe have a delay on button one so you can trigger the the second button as well. Interesting idea. It’s true that you can’t close the second circuit without closing the first. Two of the legs are internally connected, and then each of the other two leads go to one of the switch levels. So to get to: > [@NoSloppy](#): > > Of course you could make NUM\_BUTTONS 4 and go crazy in a prop. The first switch would have to not engage for a brief period when pressed. Is there a delay ability for events? Is that something someone has done and would be willing to post an example of? As far as form factor, the button is very similar to the ones that fit into a Goth3d chassis. You’d probably have to file/clip off the two bumps on the back to get the tolerance correct. ![IMG_1045](https://crucible.hubbe.net/uploads/default/original/2X/d/d41833d1b28a0507ed9379187170f40fa440e966.jpeg) ![IMG_1047](https://crucible.hubbe.net/uploads/default/original/2X/9/9ca8a074183619dfd09a16af5c4b1f1d760d28a9.jpeg) Side quest: a new arcade style button has hit the market that is 3 in one. It would have to go into the chonkiest saber ever, but could be cool scaled down or used in other droid/prop work: > **[iL PSL-T Triple Push Button Yellow/Green/Blue](https://paradisearcadeshop.com/products/il-psl-t-triple-push-button-yellow-green-blue)** > > Upgrade your arcade setup with the iL Red, Blue & Yellow Triple Push Button. Compact 3-in-1 design, precision-crafted in Spain for versatile and reliable control