OBSF-30-VIO

1. Overview

The Sanwa Denshi OBSF-30-VIO is the violet color of Sanwa's flagship OBSF-30 — the 30 mm snap-in arcade pushbutton that is the de-facto standard for main action buttons on Japanese-style arcade cabinets, fight sticks, and hitboxes. It uses Sanwa's crisp built-in microswitch (light, responsive, clicky feel), with the standard ~0.85 mm short travel. Violet is simply the color option; feel and dimensions match the rest of the OBSF-30 line.

2. User Sentiment

Sanwa is the benchmark for Japanese arcade buttons — builders praise the smooth, light, responsive press and consistent quality. The OBSF-30 is the most-used tournament-grade action button; color choice (violet here) is purely aesthetic. Standard cautions: match snap-in vs screw-in mounting to the panel and confirm the 30 mm cutout.

3. Real-World Applications

Main action buttons on arcade cabinets, fight sticks, and hitbox/leverless controllers; violet suits color-coded button layouts or custom themes. Pairs with 24 mm start/aux buttons.

4. Technical Specifications

• Type: 30 mm standard snap-in arcade pushbutton (violet)
• Switch: built-in Sanwa microswitch (crisp/clicky)
• Travel: ~0.85 mm (short)
• Actuation: light momentary
• Mounting: snap-in (30 mm cutout)
• Color: violet

5. Ordering & Compatibility

Fits standard 30 mm snap-in panels; direct match with other OBSF-30 colors. Pairs with 24 mm buttons (OBSF/OBSC-24). Sold by arcade specialists (Focus Attack, Paradise Arcade, Arcade Shock, Japanese retailers). For a quiet build, the OBSFS-30 (silent) is the dampened equivalent.

6. Known Issues

No reliability concerns — Sanwa quality. Practical notes: confirm snap-in vs screw-in and the 30 mm cutout, verify the microswitch tab size matches your wiring, and beware clones (genuine Sanwa feel/durability differs).