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SGF MonKey B.U.T.T.s
SGF MonKey B.U.T.T.s
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MonKey B.U.T.T.s Instruction Manual
Note: Not recommended for use with NACON Daija. We're going to work on a version that fits the Daija properly, but for now we do not recommend using these buttons with it, as it may not fit as desired.
Many moons ago, apes learned to use tools. Then many moons later, 3D printers. Now the apes have mastered magic: we’re turning DUST and LASERS into BUTTONS for your CONTROLLER.
SGF MonKey B.U.T.T.s (Button, Universal, Top Tier) are the next evolution of our award-winning* MonKey button caps. Each MonKey B.U.T.T. includes a body, retention ring, and cap that are laser-sintered from durable PA-12 nylon -- the same material used to make power tools -- as well as a noise dampening o-ring, Kailh Choc switch, and a custom PCB to interface between the switch and your favorite PCB.
The MonKey B.U.T.T.s are available in two sizes:
- 30mm - a drop-in replacement for Sanwa OBSF-30 sized buttons
- 24mm - a drop-in replacement for Sanwa OBSF-24 sized buttons
Switches are available in 4 options -- see our switch product page for info on each.
Caps/plungers are available in three distinct surface styles:
- Flat, like the 🦧 original Flatbox style buttons
- Convex, similar to Japanese 🇯🇵 Arcade buttons
- Concave, similar to American 🇺🇸 Arcade buttons
Flex your custom controller with a sharp set of Dressed Up B.U.T.T.s in any solid color (or a full art print, coming soon). Or show off a set of Nekkid MonKey B.U.T.T.s - all-natural, raw laser-sintered plastic goodness.
Not sure which switch/cap is right for you? Grab a sampler pack.
Product Details
- Crafted with Nylon, Lasers, and Monkey Love in the USA 🇺🇲
- Lowest possible height profile - the perfect modification for slim leverless controllers.
- PCBs hotswap compatible with Kailh Choc v1 or v2 switches
- Ships with caps matching stem of switch you order -- if you want different cap stems you can order them separately or note at checkout that you want a different stem
- Three surface styles inspired by classic arcade controls:
- Convex buttons with a rounded top, similar to Japanese candy cab & sit-down cabinet buttons
- Flat surfaced buttons, for a distinctively 3D printed DIY feel
- Concave, “scooped” buttons with an inward curvature, similar to American style arcade cabinet buttons
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Available in two sizes, to align with common arcade button sizes
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30mm - a drop-in replacement for Sanwa OBSF-30 sized buttons
24mm - a drop-in replacement for Sanwa OBSF-24 sized buttons
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30mm - a drop-in replacement for Sanwa OBSF-30 sized buttons
- Available with 4 different switch styles for your perfect setup
- Comes “Dressed Up” in a full range of solid colors, or “Nekkid” without any surface coloration.
No refunds. Exchanges are accepted for damage/failures.
*Awards won by SGF MonKeys: "Best Button Cap My Son Made in 2024" from Matt's mom.
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Works perfectly with Kailh Ghost keyswitch. BUTTs with oring is slightly less mushy than Sitongs with oring, both using Kailh Ghost. As result BUTTs are slightly louder than Sitongs. Love the feel ofthe nylon button caps. Convex cap with oring with Kailh ghost sits lower than Sitong with oring with Kailh Ghost. Convex cap with oring with Kailh ghost sits higher than Punkworkshop V1 with Oring. In terms of button slide capability, PWSV1 > BUTT > Sitong > default Sanwas > OSBMX buttons.
Installation is tricky on thicker pannel above 3mm. The gap to stuff the quick disconnect into the PCB prong is very small. I have to connect the quick disconnect to PCB first then connect the pcb into the screwed in housing. The signal and ground prongs protrude laterally so I had to orient the prongs to the gaps of the button holes. This gets a 4.5 /5 because of slightly more involved installation than vertical prongs of OSBMX and other arcade buttons.
Some guy on a discord recommended these to me and I was hesitant at first but man do these feel fantastic. My sanwa OBSFs were giving me a ton of accidental inputs, but these feel super precise and the click is amazing. I'm using the ChimPOMzee Tactile 30mms; the only issue I have is that they don't particularly fit in my NACON Daija properly, as the Daija has these little clear rings so that the buttons are level with the plexiglass, but when I put the clear rings on the butts, the screw ring doesn't give enough space for the wires to connect to the PCBs, and so they're a little sunk in, so not only is it easier for dirt to come in under the glass, it's easy to miss the buttons and hit the plexiglass itself. While it's a niche issue, it's something I thought I'd note. Besides that though, the buttons feel wonderful. Would highly recommend to anyone interested to try the sampler beforehand to see which button works for you.
Hey Dav,
I'm glad you like the design, but really sorry that they don't fit the Daija the way you expect. Unfortunately, I don't have one to test with, but your input here is extremely valuable to allow me to improve the product. I'm going to email you privately with some options to make sure that you're 100% happy with your experience. In the meantime, I'm going to leave this here to make sure other people looking at these for the Daija are aware of the current situation.
Thanks again!
Love the naked finish on the buttons paired with the blue switches, gives me the exact response I love from a clicky mechanical switch. My personal preference it's to feel the button actuate so to me it's unmatched.
where is the 4.9 stars option? there's a couple inconveniences like the installation and removal of these, which are honestly more or less one and done issues. these do have a couple options that make me easily over look other similar buttons, lowest height, the coloring to the tops of them and the fact that I can get a gosh darned American style button cap are ALL reasons why I choose these. the feel, performance and play durrability is all excellent. Iron out the installation/destallation kinks and get a transparent option and it's an easy 6 out of 5 stars.
Just what I was looking for. Fast shipping.
