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| Stingray:
I was thinking you could just lay down a strip of rubber and then lay your leafs across that. I'm sure one bike inner tube would provide more than enough material. -S |
| DrewKaree:
Mahuti, since you've got the prototype in operation, does that screw idea seem like it would be workable? The reason I ask is because of the "tension loss" issue. I realize it probably wouldn't be that hard to replace a simple strip of metal, but if all you had to do was back a screw out an 1/8th of a turn, it'd solve the "tension loss" issue. If it won't work, mebbe some feedback as to why.....I really like the idea and like your setup, but seeing as you are contemplating adding a spring, there's got to be a good brainstorming session that could/would solve that so it wouldn't even be an issue. If not a screw, what about a spring pickup, kinda like they use on the bottom of a slot car to keep the contact between car and metal strips? |
| mahuti:
I think the screw idea would be very difficult to execute. At all. A vibration might cause one or more of the screwheads to separate, you would lose the connection. With a leaf switch type connection, you won't lose connection based on small vibrations or jarring. Something involving just springs & screwheads might work as well. I don't really see the leaf switch tension being that great of a problem, yet. Mine haven't had any problems, but the springs might help over time. I might have used springs if I could think of an easy & lasting way to mount them. I have something in my mind that might cure any tension problems... a different method with the same results. It will take me some time to think it through, though. I don't know if it is going to work. I think there needs to be some type of leaf / spring involved in any type of configuration like this. |
| GGKoul:
Mahuti I presently have a 4 player panel directly wired to an IPAC4. Call me crazy. But I want to build 3 other panels. One - 2 rotaries & Trackball Two - Dual joysticks for 2 player with 6 buttons each Three - Driving panel And I like the I dont have to connect any wires with your interface. Basically I can just drop a different panel in and play. Is there a particular type of screws or metal that I have to use? As I just want to confirm the parts I need to buy. |
| hyiu:
this has been discussed before.... wayyyyy before... when I first visit this site.... (that's.... hmmm... I donno how long ago...) anyway.... there's actually a industrial "switch" for this type of application.... and yes.... with up to lik 96 contacts... I don't have the site.... (but I remember that 96 wire conatct switch is expensive....) its almost like.... you know... your palm has a standing station.... (its like those switch....) you put your "male" part in it and applies some pressure... (which can be done by the clamp...) and you instantly get contact.... and its industrial strength... (which means it can handle all these opening and closing.... I'm trying to dig into the old pages to see if I can find that thread.... |
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