A little progress, a little frustration.I had intended on adding switches to my U360s, for two reasons. One, I wanted both sticks (U360 and JLW) on each panel to feel the same. Two, for some reason unknown to me, when they created Hyperspin, they chose to only have it recognize two joystick devices (the beast has six). And P1 (as well as P2) consists of 2 joysticks; the U360 for directional input, and the Lono
2 for button inputs. So I have to set each up in Hyperspin for P1 to navigate Hyperspin properly, which leaves P2 unable to navigate Hyperspin. I figured if, when I added the switched to the U360s, I wired them up to the Lono
2's inputs for P1's directions (as well as P2's when the time came), I could have both P1 and P2 navigate Hyperspin.
I decided on Paradise's
Zippy Joystick Upgrade Kit, and ordered 4 sets for all my sticks. I finally got around to installing them into the left panel today. While I was at it, I thought I better make a harness for the U360's I/O header incase I ever wanted to use it with the Lono
2.
Here's the shorty harness for the U360 I/O header.
Harnesses and switches installed (don't mind the missing stand off on the U360).
I used 6 pin Micro-fit Molex connectors (as always) to add this harness in.
Now for the frustration. These switches require a larger gate (longer throw) than my octagonal restrictors to actuate all directions (diagonals) properly. I wrapped tape around the switch actuators of the joysticks to try to help out, but it is still extremely hard to hit the diagonals while playing. Also, I've got a possible short to track down now. When I hit a direction on the U360 with the switches connected to the Lono harness, the Lono
2 is lighting up the indicator LEDs for both the P1 and P2 headers, which I find very strange since those harnesses are completely seperated, and still lights both header indicators when the P2 harness is disconnected from the Lono
2, so a short between them is impossible. With the U360 I/O header connected to the harness, no indicator LEDs light on the Lono
2. Wiring problem? Maybe. Hardware problem? Maybe. I'll have to do some more troubleshooting when I get some time.
As far as the switches go, I'm going to try some different ones. I was hoping these would perform better, I really like how quiet they are.
Edited for spelling.