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ROTARY T-STIK PLUS (PLUS) - Willy Wonka Edition
mr.Curmudgeon:
We'll...they said it couldn't be done. Yet, here it is.
The T-Stik Plus (Plus) - Willy Wonka Edition
Note: Using a rubber belt & plastic gear set that was initially intended for use in an RC car and a slightly modified mouse, I've created a mechanical rotary modification for the T-Stik Plus. Thus, making the mounted joystick a triple-threat, ie: 4-way & 8-way switchable, with rotary functions added on (for my favorite games, such as Ikari Warriors and Heavy Barrel). All the modifications to the joystick are reversible; no damage is done if the apparatus needs to be removed. The plastic gear is simply threaded onto the bottom of the joystick shafts pre-existing threads, once the plastic gear is tapped with the correct thread ratio. No changes to the joystick needed!
This solution came about because I wanted one joystick per player on the CP to do 4/8-way games and I prefer mechanically restricted joystick movement (without the need for restrictor plates), which makes the T-stik the only viable choice for me. However, I also enjoy rotary games, but did not want to add more joystick to the CP design, nor did I care to have a modular CP. I prefer simple, elegant, all-in-one solutions, without additional hassles; making it something even my guest players can use and understand.
Videos:
Joystick movement w/ rotary mod:Switching from 4-way to 8-way:
Assembled Joystick Apparatus:
Wonka Mod T-Stick Disassembled:
Additional Parts Needed:
Process:
Underneath CP:
Belt Mechanics:
Mouse Modifications:
Mounting:
dirt:
very well done!!!!! i beleive that gets you the wonka award of the week ;)
dirt
Zathras:
Great idea and very well executed!
(Golf clap)
Generic Eric:
Cool
darktemp:
Pimp.