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Joystick question
bclinton:
This is probably a dumb question but I ordered a kit from Ebay that includes joystick, buttons etc..what is the normal to use to cover the joystick base once I cut out the square in the control panel? I have included a pic. The joystick came with a black plastic washer and I'm not sure what to use to cover the holes in the base.
Slippyblade:
All depends how you are mounting it. I route a pocket on the underside of the panel and the joystick gets bolted from underneath. No need to fill anything. That "big plastic washer" is called a dust washer and usually sits on top of the CP to cover the hole the shaft comes through.
bclinton:
Ah, ok. That makes sense. I will do that. Using a jig it should be fairly simple.
severdhed:
i also do that. i recess an area for the stick on the bottom of the panel. drill a 1 1/8" hole for the stick. (same size as the button holes). then i recess 4 t-nuts in the to to bold the sticks into. cover with artwork and plexi, no visible bolts.
Routed on bottom
T-nuts in the top
artwork and plexi
Slippyblade:
I second severdhed's usage of T-nuts. I used carriage bolts on my first couple go-rounds. Once I tried T-nuts, I fell in love. To me they are so much easier. No futzing with nuts or wrenches under the panel. Just a screwdriver and done.