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DarthMarino:
GRS/Thundersticks is realeasing their solution in November:
https://thunderstickstudio.com/products/grs-super-joystick?fbclid=IwAR12UZuYZjOh_sXaOY7_L4ZTFfYrR_e48Y2Nb0YVR-AIOx4-l5G6DU2cLEA
BadMouth:
--- Quote from: DarthMarino on August 31, 2023, 06:57:08 pm ---GRS/Thundersticks is realeasing their solution in November:
https://thunderstickstudio.com/products/grs-super-joystick?fbclid=IwAR12UZuYZjOh_sXaOY7_L4ZTFfYrR_e48Y2Nb0YVR-AIOx4-l5G6DU2cLEA
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I was ready to trash it for not having detents since it appears to spin freely in the video, but...
"Joystick supports three switchable rotational detents, which can be set to 8, 12, or 16 detents per rotation to suit different gameplay requirements."
Somebody actually did their homework. :applaud:
I made a rotating joystick with an optical encoder one time. Not having detents sucked. It doesn't even have to be the correct number as long as 1 detent=1 position change.
I later started a project with ALPS rotary switches that had a good feel, but they ended up being too long to fit in my cab.
EvilNuff:
It really looks like he has a pretty decent solution, love that the detents are changable.
DarthMarino:
I got the GRS Super Joystick last week and have enjoyed it for the most part. My only complaint is that I wish it didn't engage the next position so quickly. I'd prefer a bit of a deadzone until you actually reach the next click. They said they are aware of this but may be hard to fix (via a software update) so we'll see. Not a big deal by any means and I've had good time playing through a bunch of the games. Midnight Resistance comes highly recommended.
Here is a video of the games in action. I had everything set to 8 positions for the video with a solid green light. That's keyboard mode. Some games, like Cal 50 or Time Soldiers, are likely better with more positions.
I also made this video showing you an alternate way to map the controls for Front Line, Sheriff, The Tin Star and Wild Western. They give you this little circuit board to attach to the base of the joystick to help map but my method does not require that. I have it inside the box and don't want to open it up every time.
EvilNuff:
I got my GRS as well and definitely recommend it. It is the closest thing I have found to my old ls30s. Absolutely pleased here.