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mgb:

I use Jlws with stiff springs. I tried the the omni2 and had issues with it actually grinding a little. I'm not sure if it was something I did or not but I know the JLW is built better and they don't give me any grief.
I ended up taking the mod parts from the omni2 and putting them on my JLW. All it is, is some 6/32 screws with nuts and washers and a plastic screw on nub

PL1:


--- Quote from: notbillcosby on December 02, 2012, 03:06:27 pm ---petroleum jelly

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--- Quote from: notbillcosby on December 02, 2012, 06:32:56 pm ---Vaseline

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Maybe I missed where this has been labeled as a suitable substitute for Molykote 44 or Super Lube, but your choice of lubricants could be a contributing factor here.

See this thead for details including a confirmation that this is what RandyT uses.




Scott

notbillcosby:

Cool, that's good to know. THanks!

RandyT:

Using non-synthetic (i.e. petroleum based) lubes on plastics is not good.  Neither are spray lubricants, as they often have some pretty strong solvents which can eat into the surface of the plastic.  Very thick lubes like Vaseline will gum up and contribute to a sluggish feel.

All joysticks are different, and someone who has become accustomed to a Happ Competition, will likely not feel at home with an OMNI2, JLW, etc...  They use different mechanical centering approaches.  The Competition, Super, etc.. use a "fulcrum" centering device.  It's literally like placing a soup can on a flat surface and tipping it. Once you get it moving (breaking center position) it moves pretty easily and will snap back to that harder center very quickly due to the spring tension.  The OMNI2, JLW, JLF, etc...use a ball-joint.  They have a much smoother center release, but the spring tension is more important in the equation.  Too loose, and it won't return to center well.  Too strong, and the same thing can happen as it makes the ball pull tighter into the socket and can also accelerate wear.  These are the trade-offs for a stick which has a smoother action through the center point.  It should also be noted that a very strong switch can aid in faster centering on this type of stick, if that is what is desired.  Unfortunately, switches with this property also tend to be quite loud.

RandyT

notbillcosby:

Hi Randy! I don't suppose you have an extra spring you could send my way, do you? Maybe some good lube, my clickier switches, and the correct spring would fix my issues. I would love to use this stick!

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