Editing YH-B switch

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{{infobox dswitch
| image name        = YH-B infobox.jpg
| manufacturer      = Unknown
| product code      = 
| contact mechanism = [[Contact mechanism#Metal leaf|Metal leaf]]
| switch mount      = [[Switch mount#PCB mount|PCB mount]]
| keycap mount      = [[Keycap mount#Alps mount|Alps mount]]
| switch type       = Clicky
| actuation force   = 
}}

'''YH-B''' refers to an [[Alps clone]] derivative of unknown manufacturer; the term comes from the lettering on the switch. They were sold by Guitar Hero Repair as replacement strum switches for certain Guitar Hero controllers. Formerly referred to as '''YH-B Alps clone''', they are in fact '''not''' Alps clones: the leg spacing is significantly greater than on an Alps clone.

==Internals==
The YH-B switch is PCB-mount and is based on either the [[Xiang Min KSBF series]] or the [[Hua-Jie AK-CN2 (2)]]. Most of the parts show distinct differences with the KSBF/AK-CN2&nbsp;(2); the parts are simpler, and lack the gold-coloured plating normally found on switch contacts. There is also a redundant third leg that is not electrically connected to any other part of the switch, possibly to assist in securing the switch to the PCB in the absence of a plate. According to Guitar Hero Repair, the third leg is required for some Guitar Hero controllers (even though it's electrically isolated); for use in the Guitar Hero 3 controller, they indicate that the redundant leg must be removed. No suggestion is made regarding the obstructing fixing pins.

Guitar Hero Repair no longer have a record of the source of these switches, and no longer sell them as they are consequently unable to replenish their stock of them. No compatible switches are known, due to the unusual leg spacing that these switches have.

==Gallery==
===Switch disassembly===
<gallery widths=250 heights=187>
File:YH-B switch.jpg      | YH-B switch
File:YH-B upper shell.jpg | Upper shell with "YH-B" branding
File:YH-B base.jpg        | Base, showing the three legs and fixing pins
File:YH-B internals.jpg   | Switch inverted and with the lower shell removed
File:YH-B internals 2.jpg | Redundant leg, return spring and [[click leaf]] removed
File:YH-B internals 3.jpg | Switch after the front contact plate is also removed
File:YH-B all parts.jpg   | Switch fully disassembled
</gallery>

===Comparison with Xiang Min===
The switch appears to be a copy of the Xiang Min KSBF/KSB-C or Hua-Jie AK-CN2 (2). The following photos show the various parts, with YH-B front and left, and KSB-C rear and right:

<gallery widths=250 heights=187>
File:YH-B upper shell, inside.jpg        | Upper shells
File:YH-B click leaf.jpg                 | Click leaves
File:YH-B front contact plate, front.jpg | Front contact plates (front view)
File:YH-B front contact plate, rear.jpg  | Front contact plates (rear view)
File:YH-B rear contact plate.jpg         | Rear contact plate (front view)
File:YH-B return spring.jpg              | Return springs
File:YH-B slider.jpg                     | Sliders
</gallery>

==Other equipment==
It is not known whether any Guitar Hero controllers use YH-B switches, although some use [[YH Alps clone|YH]] switches. However, there has been one confirmed sighting:

*Guitar controller used for Audition Online<ref name="rdt-GH" />

==External links==
*Guitar Hero Repair — [http://web.archive.org/web/20140506042024/http://www.guitarherorepair.com/repairs/strummer-switches-gh3-gh5-band-hero Guitar Hero Strummer Switches (GH3 & GH5 & Band Hero)] Archived 2014-05-06. Retrieved 2015-08-03.

==References==
<references>
<ref name="rdt-GH">Reddit — [http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2duakx/i_decided_to_open_up_my_old_guitar_hero/ I decided to open up my old Guitar Hero controller to try and fix it, and found a neat surprise inside!] Dated 2014. Retrieved 2015-08-03.</ref>
</references>

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