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Anyone made a auto 4way/8way switching joystick?
mgb:
--- Quote from: bkenobi on August 17, 2010, 11:38:45 am ---I guess I'm a little confused why you need complicated software to control this. Seems like you could just set the position to 4- or 8- way and leave the signal on. I'm thinking the limit switch would then turn off the servo for you, kinda like those "useless toys" that are on youtube.
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I think the idea is to work out a way for it to be autoswitched depending on the game rather than hitting a switch or something
bkenobi:
Of course! I just posted the video since it's a very simple example of a very similar task. I didn't realize he had wired it up so that a single signal (led on/off) could change positions. That's easier than two position "on" switches.
Looks great though! Hopefully it will survive some testing so a similar concept can hit the market (AFFORDABLY) at some point!
highlander4:
Will this work to controll those type of servos?
Electronic Toggle Switch
[E002] $6.00
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Electronic Toggle Switch kit can be used for switching On/Off application of home appliances like fan, light etc.
Supply input 12 VDC
Onboard ON/OFF switch
Relay output SPDT relay
Relay specification 5 A @ 250 VAC
Relay state LED indicator
Power-On LED indicator
Screw terminal connector for easy relay output connection
Terminal pins for supply input connection
Four mounting holes of 3.2 mm each
PCB dimensions 46 mm x 58 mm
danny_galaga:
--- Quote from: ranma on August 08, 2010, 05:43:05 pm ---I thought about this today, to implement on my new cab. I figured it couldn't be too hard to do. From the software side, it's easy to execute a script before entering the game to check what should be the correct setting. From the hardware side I think it should be simple too, but would like to see what others think.
I didn't investigate much and I've been away from building anything hardware related for some time. Thoughts:
1. I was thinking a standard servo should do OK to turn the 4way/8way plate 90°. And on the other hand, I see that using the joystick hardly produces any force upon the plate, even if it's loose (not locked by screws) it won't turn when used. So it shouldn't be a problem for any servo to keep the plate in place.
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I had thought about this for my sanwas on my cocktail. Since the monitor rotates, I thought it would be awesome if the restricotr plate rotates too. Never did do it. If I did, it was just going to be a toggle since I'm a tard with the software side of things. Instead, if I ever feel strongly, i'll retrofit with those sticks that have the little toggle to move the restrictor. I can never remember the name of them...
Edit: Omnistick Prodigy. That's it! from Randy T :)
Edit: A radio control type servo that can do this job wont draw very much current, or cost much. Should be able to get them for under ten bucks each nowadays...
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maybe I should read the whole thread next time :D
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--- Quote from: Bender on August 16, 2010, 06:48:18 pm ---^^ show us, show us!!!
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Ok, just remember it's a quick prototype... ;)
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BadMouth:
Just tried this with a door lock actuator. Travel was a bit short, but could have overcome by moving the pivot point closter to the center of the restrictor plate.
The big reason for the fail was that the actuator drifted back toward center after moving positions. It would work if power was constantly applied, but that would burn the motor up in no time. Cheap servos or expensive industrial actuators seem the way to go.
Keep this thread alive, I want to see this work! :)