Lighted Dealer Buttons (1 Viewer)

[Gavin]

Hello!

Thank you again to everyone that purchased the lighted Dealer Buttons! I hope everyone likes them and have been able to put them in play.

And... I’m actually very curious what everyone thinks, so I’m tagging everyone that made a purchase.

For this thread, please feel free to do any of the following:

• Vote on the Poll (vote honestly – I can take it)
• Add picture(s) of your lighted DB in action at your home game(s)
• Enter any thoughts you have on the lighted DBs (like it, hate it, could care less, recommendations, etc)
• Suggestions? Do you think this could extend to any other poker related buttons – maybe for a High/Low button, or a Bomb Pot button, a Kill Pot button, or ???

And for your time, I’m going to raffle off one free set of two (2) Lighted DBs and I’ll cover the shipping.
To enter the raffle, all you have to do is make a post on this thread regarding the lighted DB (max of one entry per member) - could be your thoughts (or other players’ thoughts) on the lighted DB, a pic or two of your lighted DB in action, suggestions, recommendations, whatever… I’ll post a “last call” at some point, but I plan to leave this open for a few weeks for input as well as pictures.

Thanks!
Gavin

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[bmacpoker]

Well, I didn't buy one because I was too late - was going to get a set and give one to a friend who thought it was spectacular. I think a kill pot version would be amazing as well!

 

[iLogik]

Thanks for the tag, don’t have pics atm so next poker session I’ll def take some and leave feedback for you!

 

[Carnth]

I’m actually very curious what everyone thinks

Since you asked for my opinion.....

I think they are really cool. I know this is a bit weird, but sometimes I dim the lights, fire up the UV lights and let the chip's spots glow. This is where the dealer button (literally) shines. In the lower light environment, it's easy to see. I like the cyan color the best.
The only thing I don't like is the glowing spot below the "ea" in "dealer." A bit of electrical tape helps with that. :shrug:

Overall... I bought it because I thought it would be a fun gimmick. And it is... both fun and a gimmick. But I also bought it to help Truman.
After a few orbits, I turn the lights back on and go back to a regular dealer button. Use it too much and it will get old fast. So a short time, once every get-together or so seems about right.

 

[Flopalopagus]

The good:

• I like it and so did my crew. It’s was/is a great idea!
• The color options are good,
• The colors are vibrant.
• The light sequences are fun

The bad:

• It doesn’t hold a charge well. Whether you use it or not. Mine lasts for just under one session, and needs to be charged the day of the game or it won’t work.
• I have no clue how to improve the quality but the button feels like it’s one anything away from breaking.
• Cycling through the colors and knowing where you are in the cycle is a nuisance (not the end of the world at all). I also don’t know how this could be addressed.

Overall, no regrets and I’m happy with the button!

 

[demonnic]

I'm hosting my first game since purchasing a set tomorrow (later today?) and will definitely cycle one in for a while and see how it goes, then give more feedback afterwards. I go camping with 2-700 of my closest friends a couple of times a year and using these while playing at night in the woods was definitely one of the use cases, but I have not been able to test that part out and will not be able to for a few months now. Either way, I'll take some pictures and answer the poll this weekend when I have more information to provide.

I'm unsure of the manufacturing requirements or minimum order involved in these, but it occurs to me if you could offer a few different design options, or even provide them as a blank light up puck to put your own vinyl cut outs on top of it could be A Thing and all the custom set/dealer cutton crowd could start adding light up buttons to their collections. Just a thought.

 

[merkong]

We love them. Charge them right before the session and we switch out maybe 3.5 or 4 hours in. Easy peasy. They’re wonderful and I’d highly recommend them.

 

[KHarp1]

I haven't gotten them in use, yet, but, have charged and messed around with them...definitely a thumbs up! Simple, functional, and, I can definitely see the benefit.

 

[Poker Zombie]

Love the look, will put them in play on 3 tables tonight.

...also, I'm playing poker tonight and I'm already awake at 4am . I think I may have found the leak in my game. Counting on the lighted DB to keep me awake!

 

[Jeevansluck]

@Gavin

These are incredible! I wish I was around when this was put together. Not sure I was.

That said, would love an entry into your raffle. Please and thank you.

 

[Nuhockey]

I really like these Lighted Dealer buttons, but have not used it in a game yet. Like someone said if the Charge doesn't last long that is the one thing probably could be improved. No need to enter me in the raffle since I already have these. Thanks.

 

[Poker Zombie]

No need to enter me in the raffle since I already have these.

Oddly, the "short" lifespan is the reason I hope to win the raffle. Backups!

 

[MrBoosh]

We were able to get them into play this past weekend at our latest tournament. They were well received! Everyone thought they were pretty cool. I wasn't sure about how long the batteries would last without recharging them but we had them going all night without any issues. I bought 4 in total. We will definitely work them into the regular rotation!

This pic was from the last hand of the after tournament cash game at about 2am ish.

 

[Kensco]

Love the button

Couldn't answer the poll because I haven't put them in play, so no players impressions to be had - yet.

I look at dealer buttons the same I look at my chip sets. I like to have many options & these buttons will make it onto the table at some point.

Other options: I'd buy a lighted bomb pot button. Especially if it could be programmed to light up randomly

 

[Timmah]

My group loved them. I had it set to continuously change color. It lasted the 2.5 hour tourney. Pulled the second one out for the cash game.

 

[Poker Zombie]

Used them last night, and they went over great!
Had them each set to a single color, based on the table, but invariably, at all 3 tables someone figured out how to change the colors and did so.

They were the hit of the night! If you have one of those players that always forgets to pass the button, get one of these. The light, while not excessively bright, was enough to remind those players to keep it moving with the deck.

 

[merkong]

Buy a set of these. Worth it.

 

[Sparkynutz]

I love it! Very cool. Unfortunately I haven't played with it yet. Most of my group won't use a dealer button. Good thing I have like 50 of them Maybe some day the group will grow to non fuddy duddy's.

 

[Mrs Poker Zombie]

PZ posted above several in-action photos. Here is one where you can see changing the color blue to more match our new table.

I really enjoyed the buttons!

 

[mdt11]

I’ve played with these one time! They are certainly cool and eye catching. The battery life was an issue (multiple died during play) but I’m not sure if or how much the host has charged them. Feel like with some advance prep you could make a set of these last all night. Cheers!

 

[chippitydoodah]

I've yet to make a purchase but I was the one who suggested the lighted car coasters. I loved seeing these created and even better seeing them in use. Congrats!

 

[Gavin]

Since you asked for my opinion.....

I think they are really cool. I know this is a bit weird, but sometimes I dim the lights, fire up the UV lights and let the chip's spots glow. This is where the dealer button (literally) shines. In the lower light environment, it's easy to see. I like the cyan color the best.
The only thing I don't like is the glowing spot below the "ea" in "dealer." A bit of electrical tape helps with that. :shrug:

Overall... I bought it because I thought it would be a fun gimmick. And it is... both fun and a gimmick. But I also bought it to help Truman.
After a few orbits, I turn the lights back on and go back to a regular dealer button. Use it too much and it will get old fast. So a short time, once every get-together or so seems about right.

Thank you for the input!

Yeah, the manufacturer screwed up and forgot to cover the open spot - disappointed with that too, but it hasn't bothered me that much (surprisingly too, as I'm on the OCD spectrum )

Truman and I appreciate it...

Thanx!

 

[Gavin]

The good:

• I like it and so did my crew. It’s was/is a great idea!
• The color options are good,
• The colors are vibrant.
• The light sequences are fun

The bad:

• It doesn’t hold a charge well. Whether you use it or not. Mine lasts for just under one session, and needs to be charged the day of the game or it won’t work.
• I have no clue how to improve the quality but the button feels like it’s one anything away from breaking.
• Cycling through the colors and knowing where you are in the cycle is a nuisance (not the end of the world at all). I also don’t know how this could be addressed.

Overall, no regrets and I’m happy with the button!

Thanks for the input!

Yeah, the lighted duration depends on the color, based on a bunch of tests I did. And it should only take about 45 minutes to recharge.
The DB colors should last something like this (in hours below):

Dark Blue and Green last quite a while in my experience (over 6 hours). But if your DBs are not coming close to these test times, please PM me!

The cheap feel? Yeah, I agree they have that "Radio Shack feel", but I have transported a bunch of these when I was testing them (from home to work and back again). Haven't had issues with any of them, but yeah, just to be safe, I wouldn't toss them around on the table. Good that they slide beautifully on the table.

Cycling though the colors? Yeah, it can be a pain if you plan to change colors during the game. I generally stick with the same color all game (Green for me) and when you turn it off and on again, it should start back with the last color you used.

But glad to hear you like it overall!

Thanx!

 

[Gavin]

I'm hosting my first game since purchasing a set tomorrow (later today?) and will definitely cycle one in for a while and see how it goes, then give more feedback afterwards. I go camping with 2-700 of my closest friends a couple of times a year and using these while playing at night in the woods was definitely one of the use cases, but I have not been able to test that part out and will not be able to for a few months now. Either way, I'll take some pictures and answer the poll this weekend when I have more information to provide.

I'm unsure of the manufacturing requirements or minimum order involved in these, but it occurs to me if you could offer a few different design options, or even provide them as a blank light up puck to put your own vinyl cut outs on top of it could be A Thing and all the custom set/dealer cutton crowd could start adding light up buttons to their collections. Just a thought.

Thanks of the input!

And that is exactly what I was thinking - a fully lighted face and then offering something like a back-lit vinyl "sticker" that you could put on the face so it would be a personalized lighted DB. Love this idea, but not sure how to go about this. Anyone have suggestions/recommendations?

 

[Gavin]

I really like these Lighted Dealer buttons, but have not used it in a game yet. Like someone said if the Charge doesn't last long that is the one thing probably could be improved. No need to enter me in the raffle since I already have these. Thanks.

Thanks for the input!

Yeah, if you are not getting results similar to these (in hours) with your colors, please PM me!

Thanx!

 

[thegioserg]

I haven’t purchased one, but I’m interested!

Do they have adjustable brightness? Could help with the battery issue that others have mentioned.

Any customization options?

 

[MrBoosh]

I charged mine when I first received them in the mail and then they sat until last weekend before we played. The charge had died in a couple of them but I fully charged all of them before we played and they lasted all night. Turned them on around 7pm and they lasted until the end of our tournament around 1:30am ish. I had another one going from about 10pm until 2:30ish for the cash game. I think they seem to last plenty long on a fresh charge.

 

[Jeevansluck]

I had another one going from about 10pm until 2:30ish for the cash game.

I am dreaming to have this sort of a game someday!

Sweeet! Can’t wait to get my buttons! In transit to me

 

[Yoda18]

That is really cool idea for lighted dealer button. How much is it?

 

[Gavin]

That is really cool idea for lighted dealer button. How much is it?

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