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Alpha Clock Five buttons too tall?
I don't think I've done/built anything wrong, but I can't get the top piece of the case on properly without depressing the buttons constantly. They just seem to be too tall. Here's some bad pics trying to show the problem:
Is it possible to trim them? Or should I look for replacement buttons with shorter posts?
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No, that doesn’t look right— that appears to be a kitting error. Please contact customer service directly and we can send you replacements. In the mean time, if you like, you should be able to trim the buttons down a little using clippers; the same kind that you use for trimming wire leads. The top acrylic plate should be able to fit parallel to the bottom plate, and make the buttons work well.
No need for replacement buttons - I snipped off the top of the existing ones and it's working fine now.
I'm glad that you were able to make that work. If you do change your mind and would like the replacement buttons anyway, please don't hesitate to contact us.