My buttons are loose?

[johndotpizza]

I just finished my GBZ build using Kite's Super AIO and I'm a little confused on why my face buttons and d-pad have so much play in them compared to my original Gameboy. There seems to be about a millimeter of space between the buttons and the case itself resulting in a very clacky sound. This problem doesn't affect the X and Y buttons which are held in place via HoolyHoo's bracket. The buttons are DMG buttons from Hand-held Legend and the case and silicone pads are from here.

I have a couple ideas on how to fix it but I figured I'd post on here to find out if others had the same issue.

Also sorry if this is a repost. I did search the forums for this issue but couldn't find anything relevant.

[Killar]

Hi.
what i do when inserting cheap china buttons to a build, is cut a little "disc" that fits inside the buttons.
The thickness can vary upon different quality buttons.

I have used a stick of hotglue and cut small discs of them, to fit inside the buttons.
Also you can use a hole punch, and some plastic the thickness of a creditcard or gameboy screen protector. this works great with the responsvenesis of your buttons. they get a more click feel, and not so mushy

Also the diameter of your holes vs buttons is different when using cheap china buttons contra more expensive precise molded buttons from known good dealers. The cheap snes buttons from china are smaller than original Snes buttons+dmg, if you are using these. you don't wan't to go cheap on buttons. i use Retromodding

[johndotpizza]

Hi.
what i do when inserting cheap china buttons to a build, is cut a little "disc" that fits inside the buttons.
The thickness can vary upon different quality buttons.

I have used a stick of hotglue and cut small discs of them, to fit inside the buttons.
Also you can use a hole punch, and some plastic the thickness of a creditcard or gameboy screen protector. this works great with the responsvenesis of your buttons. they get a more click feel, and not so mushy

Also the diameter of your holes vs buttons is different when using cheap china buttons contra more expensive precise molded buttons from known good dealers. The cheap snes buttons from china are smaller than original Snes buttons+dmg, if you are using these. you don't wan't to go cheap on buttons. i use Retromodding

Thanks for the info! I just ordered some buttons from Retromodding, per your suggestion. Let's hope these fit better.

I actually tried printing some little inserts, like you mention above, but I just couldn't get the thickness right. If these new buttons don't fit right I'll have to give it another shot.