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A different approach to a custom shifter

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Howard_Casto:
Ok, so I mentioned that I was going to go ahead with the crappy joystick because it would be the same software wise and I can swap it out before I'm done. 

I'm back on my feet (for today at least) and I was re-organizing some stuff.  I ran across a big length of threaded lamp rod that ironically was bought for the same star wars yoke project.  It looked to be the right size so I popped open the joystick and sure enough it was such a tight fit that I managed to thread the plastic shaft with the rod.  It's a perfect fit.  Also the rod can thread all the way inside the ball, so my weak plastic joint suddenly becomes a much stronger metal one. 

I will have to re-enforce the base a little and maybe add some additional springs, but it's surprisingly sturdy.  Add a sleeve to sure it up even more and a knob and I think it's all set.  I like the idea of a hollow shaft because I can add a turbo/nitro button to the shifter for turbo outrun and other games.  There's even enough room to run more wires for lights and what have you. 

I took some pics but the batt is low, so they are a tad blurry. 

I'm thinking for the spring situation I can just put a fender washer on there towards the bottom and attach additional springs that way. 

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