A departure from the common Gersung GSM-V1623A2 or popular GSM-V1623A3 microswitch is the Crown CWL-309MJ-BENYLIS-ST35 Joystick preference to the Starion SZM-V16-2FA-83 hinge-lever microswitch. Enthusiasts within the Korean lever community say that it possesses similar overall characteristics of the A3 and actuation features of the Omron V microswitch, though more economically priced than either model. If we look at the estimated specs of the Omron V model:
- Operation force max: 1.23N (125gf)
- Pre-travel max: 4.0mm
- Movement differential max: 1.5mm
- Over-travel min: 1.6mm
- Operation point: 15.2mm ± 1.2mm
- Release force max: 0.14N (14.3gf)
Let's also look at the specs of the Gersung A3
- Operation force max: rough estimated 1.76N (~180gf)
- Pre-travel max: 4.0mm
- Movement differential max: 1.5mm
- Over-travel min: 1.6mm
- Operation point: 15.2mm ± 1.2mm
The Starion provides an approximate ~180gf feel or (300gf for the pin plunger model). The Omron family does not possess a 180gf equivalent microswitch.
Compatible with Levers that use the Gersung GSM-V16 Series Microswitch
The hinge-lever characteristic of the Starion microswitch will install in existing Korean joystick lever models that accept the Gersung GSM-V16 Series Microswitch, such as the:
- Samducksa SDL-301-DX-S Joystick Lever (2018 Model)
- Samducksa CWL-309MJ-DX-QR-ST35 Quick Release Joystick lever
- Samducksa SDL-301-DX-QR Quick Release Joystick lever
- Crown CWL-309MJ-KMS-ST25 Joystick
- Crown CWL-309Helpme-K-KMS-ST35 Joystick
- Myoungshin Fanta Joystick Black (Fall 2019 Model)
- Taeyoung Fanta Lever
Thanks to Discord's ディープ・スロート for further information regarding Omron V and Starion differences.