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Control panel planning (2 u360s and buttons)
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kronic24601:
I also had a hard time deciding what to do for mounting.  Bottom Mount provides access to the Joysick, which you will need from time to time to re-grease and what-not, If I were to top mount, and then apply artwork, I would have to tear the artwork off to get to the sticks.

So, I did the perfect compromise (IMHO).

I bought a few thin pieces of steel sheets from my local hardware store. I cut them to size. Then I routed out the top of the panel to fit those metal sheets (which were about an inch taller, and .5" wider than the u360,). I drilled 4 holes and installed some bolts flush into the top of the metal. This way I have a permanent metal mount, and I can do a bottom mount that is only 1/8" from the top.

It's pretty much the poor mans way of doing a metal control panel. Best of both worlds.

ragnar:
Oh .... ummm .... maintenance.

So, what kind of grease do I need for a u360 and where is it to be applied?  Do I just need access to the bottom of the joystick?  I just don't know why top moiunting would make maintenance more difficult.
kronic24601:
hmmm ... well I don't have it in from of me, but I think if you have the washer on TOP of the plexi, and not under it (like mine) than you should be able to remove the shaft and get to the bushing.

I use MOLYKOTEŽ 44 Medium, it's kinda pricey, but I got a good deal on it used. It comes lubricated, but depending on use, you will need to re-apply after a while.

It goes in between the metal busing (which is like half of sphere) and the "cup" in the plastic molded holder. (not official words).
severdhed:
if you top mount your joystick, you are going to have to cover it with something to keep it from being ugly. (artwork, plexiglass, adhesive vinyl, etc.)  so assuming you have a top mounted joystick in an MDF panel, with plexiglass over top, in order to take your joystick out, you would have to remove all of the buttons in your panel to get the plexiglass off., and any artwork you may or may not have between the vinyl and MDF.  if the artwork is glued on, more than likely it would be ruined in the process.
ragnar:
Yes, I'm doing the dust cap over the plexiglass.  I honestly wouldn't mind a wear pattern forming due to it.  It would just ad to the patina.

Do the u360s come with a manual explaining how to lubricate it?

I plan on eventually getting vinyl.  If I understand correctly, there is a sheet of film covering the adhesive so I could install it unglued.  That is the tentative plan for now, just having the Plexiglas hold it in place.

I have Lionel trains and some lubricants.  One is heavy for gears, the other is light for the wheel axles on the trains.  Could I use this thicker gear oil on the bushing?
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