I had the same issue, and I also dont like the idea of glueing. My solution is using a thin one sided tape. I fold the tape into 2, and stick 1 side to the artwork and another to the silicone. I because it is not double tape, it is thin will not ruin the silicone and it does not stick so hard, but just enough to hold the artwork in place. It is also easy to remove later because it is so thin and the glue is not so strong
Thank you for your comments. Regular "sticky tape" (scotch tape or sellotape or similar) works well, but I opted to use a paper spring because it allowed me to make micro adjustments without lifting the artwork (and the sticky tape) every time I removed the silicone insert - to get the perfect alignment for my A and B buttons I probably made 5-10 micro adjustments on each. X and Y required similar effort because the positioning of the button "clip slots" on the 8BitDo Arcade Stick are slightly different for some buttons - this is a design feature that allows for better space utilization and wiring inside the compact case without compromising the structural integrity of the enclosure, which results in some buttons being rotated differently when installed (and the artwork needs to be rotated to compensate). I appreciate you sharing the solution that worked well for you - thank you. 🕹️
Thanks for the suggestion. I decided to use the least "permanent" and easily available method for stabilizing art inserts - everyone has access to a piece of paper. This way, the custom inserts can be replaced quickly without a sticky mess glue leaves behind. Also, the glue from double-sided tape could bleed through the art insert and potentially goop up the semi-transparent plastic - that could ruin the aesthetics of the button forever. And lastly, double-sided tape is usually significantly thicker than a piece of paper - using anything thicker under the plunger could deform the sound dampening silicone and alter the sound profile (or the actuation) of the button. I appreciate your feedback. 👍
I had the same issue, and I also dont like the idea of glueing. My solution is using a thin one sided tape. I fold the tape into 2, and stick 1 side to the artwork and another to the silicone. I because it is not double tape, it is thin will not ruin the silicone and it does not stick so hard, but just enough to hold the artwork in place. It is also easy to remove later because it is so thin and the glue is not so strong
Thank you for your comments.
Regular "sticky tape" (scotch tape or sellotape or similar) works well, but I opted to use a paper spring because it allowed me to make micro adjustments without lifting the artwork (and the sticky tape) every time I removed the silicone insert - to get the perfect alignment for my A and B buttons I probably made 5-10 micro adjustments on each. X and Y required similar effort because the positioning of the button "clip slots" on the 8BitDo Arcade Stick are slightly different for some buttons - this is a design feature that allows for better space utilization and wiring inside the compact case without compromising the structural integrity of the enclosure, which results in some buttons being rotated differently when installed (and the artwork needs to be rotated to compensate).
I appreciate you sharing the solution that worked well for you - thank you. 🕹️
Lol you could use a small piece of double sided tape and call it a day it!
Thanks for the suggestion.
I decided to use the least "permanent" and easily available method for stabilizing art inserts - everyone has access to a piece of paper. This way, the custom inserts can be replaced quickly without a sticky mess glue leaves behind.
Also, the glue from double-sided tape could bleed through the art insert and potentially goop up the semi-transparent plastic - that could ruin the aesthetics of the button forever.
And lastly, double-sided tape is usually significantly thicker than a piece of paper - using anything thicker under the plunger could deform the sound dampening silicone and alter the sound profile (or the actuation) of the button.
I appreciate your feedback. 👍