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I have a Scuf Infinity 4PS Pro game controller that I've modded a bit. I love this thing, even though I've had to repair it a couple of times, and I've done that myself. But this time is more difficult, because it needs a part, and it's well out of warranty.

I've had a small switch contact plate crack. It's square, probably around 4-5mm edge to edge (I can get precise measurements, I just haven't yet), with a dome that is actuated by an external button, and is pressed down to make contact with contact points on a printed circuit board. ("Metal dome" switch. Sometimes "Tactile dome.")

To make it extra clear: the circuit board is fine. I'm talking about the domed metal switch plate, not the board it's on.

Scuf will not sell me the part, though they do have a repair service, but it would take a couple of weeks and I'd much rather do it myself.

Does anyone have any idea where I'd OEM a replacement, or can this be fabricated, or what?

Current Mood: curious

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From:

absynthe

GM Nameplate ( https://gmnameplate.com/ )is a local company that manufactures these kinds of switches, and usually includes a couple of examples of same in their sample packs. They might be able to hook you up.
ETA; You might be able to replace it with a membrane switch, if it's low-profile enough to affix it to the pc board in the same place.

Edited Date: 2019-07-03 09:53 pm (UTC)

From:

solarbird

In terms of replacing with membrane - no, there's nothing really affixed to the PC board. It's just contacts on there, with the dome switch pressed against it, and held in position by plastic fencing. This is an example of the right sort of thing that is not the right enough thing to use.

From:

maellenkleth

That sounds like it can be fabricated out of a piece of phosphor bronze from an old light switch. The dimple can be made with a blunted pictute-hanging nail.