In the recent discussion in 2 separate topics about snap in buttons vs screw in buttons a concern was heard about screw in buttons coming loose over time. I brought up a simple solution on how to avoid this and made a prototype today.
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This works really, really well. So well in fact that I can pick up the control panel by the button's screw nut and try to spin it loose and it does not come loose.
Benefits: Functions as a cushion for your button to get an extra snug fit. Adds friction between the metal control panel and plastic nut so it does not come loose. It also makes it so the button does not spin in place, meaning if you have art between the plunger pieces, they will not turn over time.
No drawbacks so far.
If anyone has any concerns about screw in buttons coming loose this should ease them. They have benefits as described above as well besides easing loose button paranoia, lol. The art in a button thing is probably a really good reason to get them as well. I hope that @armi0024 is willing to help get these manufactured.
Once I get some prototypes going, would a few people like to help prototype test?
This works really, really well. So well in fact that I can pick up the control panel by the button's screw nut and try to spin it loose and it does not come loose.
Benefits: Functions as a cushion for your button to get an extra snug fit. Adds friction between the metal control panel and plastic nut so it does not come loose. It also makes it so the button does not spin in place, meaning if you have art between the plunger pieces, they will not turn over time.
No drawbacks so far.
If anyone has any concerns about screw in buttons coming loose this should ease them. They have benefits as described above as well besides easing loose button paranoia, lol. The art in a button thing is probably a really good reason to get them as well. I hope that @armi0024 is willing to help get these manufactured.
Once I get some prototypes going, would a few people like to help prototype test?