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Tailgunner:

I don't think you'd want metal contacting the leafs from an electrical standpoint.

MinerAl:


--- Quote from: OSCAR on July 08, 2004, 09:57:06 pm ---The overall design of the stick is surprisingly simple.  Basically just a flat plate with tabs bent up to hold the leaf switches.  In the center of the plate is a recessed bushing that is press fit into a housing.  The ball pivot rests in the bushing and allows it "float".  This gives the joystick ZERO corners.

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That looks much simpler than, for instance, the Vortex spinner...

We have a few super complicated options for new joysticks.  How about a surprisingly simple one?  ;)

telengard:

These joysticks are awesome.  Both Gyruss and Time Pilot had a great feel.  Over the past year or 2 I was able to get 2 brand new (NOS) ones from eBay.  They show up occasionally.  

I haven't had time to make a module for them yet though.  I am also trying to figure out how to get my Berzerk joystick (huge bat handle) working.  It seems to be optical.  I'm hoping I can use the shaft/bat on a regular Wico 8 way.  Just need more free time to get all this done.   :)

I'm still on the look out for a few other unique joys, mostly the oversized joystick from Exidy's Venture.  I also have yet to see the little mini 4 way with the red ball top that is in Frogger.

For the Karate Champ guru, what kind of joysticks were used on that machine?  Wico 4 ways?

Karman:

Tailgunner - can you post a photo of what yours looks like assembled?

Tailgunner:


--- Quote from: Karman on July 09, 2004, 04:27:30 pm ---Tailgunner - can you post a photo of what yours looks like assembled?

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Sure, I've got both a cutaway and fully assembled versions of the model. I'll run a few renders and post the results.

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