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One of our all time favourite arcade games, Sega Rally, featured in an extensive and nearly 5 hour long documentary. Examining the development in astounding detail this video really exposes all the nuts and bolts behind Sega Rally.
Both Sanwa and Seimitsu publish a catalogue every two years with their entire range. We’ve been slowly building our stock from these catalogues but there are still plenty of items to stock. If there’s anything in here that you’re after let us know!
Seimitsu Alutimo – Enhancing Performance for a New Generation.
Mechanical Revolution:
Seimitsu is stepping into the future with the ‘Alutimo,’ a cutting-edge pushbutton integrating Cherry MX microswitches geared towards high-speed performance.
Cherry MX Speed Silver:
Experience the swiftness of MX Speed Silvers, renowned for rapid input execution. Furthermore, the Alutimo is adaptable, allowing customization with different Cherry MX microswitch profiles.
Innovative Design:
A groundbreaking MX switch holder mechanism ensures uninterrupted connectivity without signal disruptions. With Alutimo’s appealing Solid and Clear color variations in 30mm and 24mm sizes, a fresh aesthetic awaits.
Interchangeable Microswitch:
Effortlessly swap the pushbutton microswitch with other Cherry microswitches using optional spacers provided by Seimitsu.
Key Features of Seimitsu Alutimo:
– Available in 30mm and 24mm sizes
– Dual-Piece Plunger design for artwork customization on Clear Alutimo versions
– Hot-swappable MX profile Microswitches (3-Pin)
– Customize MX Switches with 1.0mm (Included) and 0.2mm Spacers (Available Separately)
– Simplify swapping with the Seimitsu Switch Extractor Tool (Offered Separately)
Cherry MX – Color / Mechanical Characteristics
| Switch Type | Operating Force | Actuation Point | Total Travel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX Blue | Clicky/Tactile | 60g | 2.2mm | 4.0mm |
| MX Brown | Tactile | 55g | 2.0mm | 4.0mm |
| MX Red | Linear | 45g | 2.0mm | 4.0mm |
| MX Black | Linear | 60g | 2.0mm | 4.0mm |
| MX Speed Silver | Linear | 45g | 1.2mm | 3.4mm |
| MX Silent Red | Linear | 45g | 1.9mm | 3.7mm |
| MX Silent Black | Linear | 60g | 1.9mm | 3.7mm |
| MX Low Profile Red | Linear | 45g | 1.2mm | 3.2mm |
| MX Low Profile Speed | Linear | 45g | 1.0mm | 3.2mm |
| MX Green | Clicky/Tactile | 80g | 2.2mm | 4.0mm |
| MX Clear | Tactile | 65g | 2.0mm | 4.0mm |
| MX Grey | Tactile | 80g | 2.0mm | 4.0mm |
Alutimo Shim Pack for Precision Adjustment
– Alutimo 1mm Shim
– Alutimo 0.2mm Shim
The shims serve to extend travel distance for enhanced customisation.
By default, the Alutimo switch features the MX Speed Silver, with a 1mm Shim pre-installed.
Enthusiasts have the flexibility to fine-tune actuation points using the shims. You can opt for concise, quick-acting buttons without shims or ultra-sensitive buttons reminiscent of MX Red/Blue switches using 2 x 1mm shims.
Utilizing the 1mm Shim as Default:
This practice stems from the actuation point variations inherent in the MX Silver switch.
The Speed Silver exhibits a tolerance range of -0.6mm to +0.6mm, a substantial span of 1.2mm. The 1mm shim addresses this spectrum, accounting for potential discrepancies between switches.
For instances where the individual Speed Silver tolerance aligns near -0.6mm, users can remove the 1mm shim for a shortened key press. Conversely, if a particular Speed Silver switch nears +0.6mm, utilizing the Alutimo sans the 1mm shim may result in missed or incomplete key presses.
0.2mm Shim Enhancement:
Enthusiasts can fine-tune individual MX switch discrepancies with the 0.2mm shim, crafting the ultimate responsive MX button configuration.
Hi all, just a quick note to let you know that we’ve got new stock from Seimitsu, Sanwa and Phreakmods arriving in the next couple of weeks.
More springs, more JLF, LS-32 and LS-40 joysticks, more buttons, ball and bat tops!
If there’s something you’re after and we’re out of stock, create an account and add those parts to your wishlist. The system will email you the moment we restock those parts.
