Cherry/ZF 75g .187" D44X Microswitch for Arcade Joysticks & Push Buttons (10 Pack)

Cherry/ZF 75g .187" D44X Microswitch for Arcade Joysticks & Push Buttons (10 Pack)

Pack of 10 switches Cherry / ZF Electronics Part: D449-R1AA-CF Operating Force: 75 grams Rating: 10A 125/250VAC Mechanical Service Life: Min. 10,000,000 operations This is the same Cherry (now named ZF Electronics) micro switch that's been used in the arcade industry for many years. Found on Suzo Happ & Industrias Lorenzo joysticks and push buttons, this has the classic 75g operating force found on older arcade games, and has the standard 0.187" blade connectors for easy connections.

Note: These are no longer branded "Cherry" on the switch, they have "ZF" branding. The Cherry branding was only used until ZF made new molds after their purchase of Cherry.

About Operating Force
Operating force is the amount of force needed to activate a microswitch when pushing down on the plunger. The higher the number - the harder a button will be to press. The Cherry (now ZF Electronics) brand has been around since the 80's and their 75g switch would be what most old-school players would have experienced in the arcades when playing a game that used microswitches for the buttons. (Some games used leaf switches, which is what you likely were using if the button didn't make the "click" that a microswitch makes.)