I dont see the problem… 
You could also just solder right to the button. Even if there was a terminal strip, you’d probably need to use your own QD’s for the strip end. I’d be surrpised if they were included.
The problem (as I see it anyway) is that at the moment buttons like Sanwa and Seimitsu can be swapped in and out of many arcade sticks at the moment with no effort. This is because they use the same standard QD metal prongs.
To install these buttons you need to go to a lot more effort which may put off the average customer. So as a business decision I don’t see it as making any sense. Why not just use the standardised prongs if these are trying to closely emulate Japanese style buttons anyway?
The MX switches were designed for Keyboard use and I doubt Cherry will release a switch compatible with standard buttons and QDs anytime soon. I’m sure they would have by now if they felt the need.
This project is trying to utilize an existing, and well recognized switch that is a known quantity. Yes its not standard and probably not meant for the everyday person.
This will just serve another niche like the customs PCBs we’ve come to love and non standard joysticks we’ve tried to stick in to our beloved TE’s and HRAPs for the past few years.
Fair point, but is this niche a big enough market to get this project realised?
I guess time will tell…
My girlfriend left the room the other day as “that tapping is driving me mad”, so yeah the noise isn’t girlfriend friendly :P.
I’d put the money down right now if I knew there was a round option 
I wish you well for your project (I don’t need silent buttons since I have my cab in my garage) but the lack of 2.8mm quick disconnects would be a problem for me.
Posted on deskthority as well to possibly gain some momentum. Good Luck. I hope to see this into fruition.
Its nice to see someone utilize the cherry mx switches. I’m currently using a keyboard with the blue ones( the loudest ones lol). Some things I would change are the shape of the rims and an option for screw ins. I would like to see a review of this soon.
I have Filco Ninja with blues, tasty. I would get some browns and replace them on my own if needed. Or with them depending on price. Come on y’all lets make this happen.
awesome project man but I’m wondering if its a good idea to get a 45g microswitch that’s less pressure to engage than a standard Sanwa at 55g? I mean you can just rub you hand across a Sanwa button and they register. I’m just spit balling here but at that level you probably could smack the top panel and it would register inputs. but bottom line great stuff.
Also you may want to get a Native English speaker/writer to clean up your kickstarter page grammar, so you get the most people to invest in your idea:clapdos:
And yet my wife has never said a word. I’ve even asked if she could hear the buttons across the room, and the answer was no. So I’m guessing that I simply don’t beat the shit out of the buttons as I play. 
Don’t fix the Engrish! I don’t know if competing on sound is the right idea for these though. He should emphasize the Cherry switches which hardcore gamers appreciate. They are going to be a harder sell whenever everyone and their puppy dog starts selling Sanwa silencer pads for $5.
I agree on the switch sensitivity. Reds should be out of the question. Cloud of boobs are nice but in an arcade stick install not so much. Blues have the tactile click so all good. Black is black so no worries and browns same deal.
Should design adaptors for .110 QDs. Requiring new wiring to mount in sticks is going to be a deal breaker for some.
How does it work when you pledge money for these kickstarter deals if the product never comes to fruition do you get a refund?
I guess you could make wire adapters for these to connect to .110 contacts but then that gets messy it would be better to design a mini pcb with .110 contacts or just pcb to solder wires to like crown buttons but the latter would defiantly be preferred.
Also what are these micro switches designed for computer keyboards and peripherals?
The switches that he plans on using are found in mechanical Keyboards and have been around for ages. Each colour has a unique feel and sensitivity that cause just as much debate as sanwa vs. seimitsu. There are other colour switches and obviously other companies that make switches, but these ones are the most popular and easiest to find.
You can read more about the switches here http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide#post_6009482 which will probably be information overkill, but probably not.
Went for the 50$ one, great to see a project like this, want to show my support.
Good luck in getting the funds!
Edit: I agree with above posters, you might be better making the main selling point about the different microswitches, rather than the quieter sound.
ahh yes the infamous overclock guide. yeah, they jacked all that data.It is still a good resource seeing the state of geekhack.
Now some force diagrams-
http://cdn.overclock.net/7/7f/7f9c490b_a157ae0ba86ffb2866d84d403e461829.jpeg
http://cdn.overclock.net/f/f6/f63f362e_cde2fb0a2dd06fefcc47ce1ed987f6a8.jpeg
http://cdn.overclock.net/8/88/8846736e_785448034edc7cebb9ea660c5f11e288.jpeg
RED
http://cdn.overclock.net/2/2b/2ba1cb3e_9279fc1cdccd524650ec6151a3d2d0f9.jpeg
Yeah I keep checking geekhack and would have linked it there, but then saw it at OC lol.
I think ppl will like the MX Blues if they’re nostalgic for that old clicky Cherry Goodness.
Good to see some more Backers starting to give monies
Any way we can get this posted to the front page? The more exposure that this gets the better. I also agree that the mechanical switches should be the main selling point. The sound dampening is nice, but the ability to swap in whatever switch you please is really awesome.