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Routing for joysticks...
nathan118:
I've been looking for good info on how to route the control panel for joysticks. Here's some questions I have.
1) Does it always need to be done?
2) Do you route out the top of the control panel, or underneath?
3) How big of a hole do you make on top? Just big enough for the controller stick's shaft?
Looking at a Pac-Man/Galaga replacement stick got me confused. There's only a small "edge" to the thing, so if you cut a big hole in the top to drop it in, there'd only be a small amount of MDF for the controller to rest on. That got me thinking that I was all wrong. That you route the bottom of the control panel and this way it's just closer to the top, thus making the stick longer. Hope that makes sense. Any help you guys have I really appreciate. Hard to find info on this.
wakerlet:
I'm not sure about the routing. I've avoided the entire situation. See my post about a good 4-way stick for MDF applications
http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=24743
FractalWalk:
1) Does it always need to be done?
It only needs to be done if you want it. It's personal preference.
2) Do you route out the top of the control panel, or underneath?
Underneath. The idea is to raise the joystick and make the exposed shaft longer.
3) How big of a hole do you make on top? Just big enough for the controller stick's shaft?
1-1/8" is pretty standard. You need room to move the stick around.
nathan118:
I saw your post wakerlet, kinda what got me thinking. I ordered everything but my 4 way stick, and the one you got looks like a good choice. Does Betson have an online store? I did a search on Google and came up empty.
Thanks for the clarifications fractalwalk. Obviously this is my first cab project. I've got myself a carbide straight bit and ordering a 3-wing slot cutter as we speak. Can't wait to actually get hands on see it come together! You guys rock.
daywane:
wall mart has a large set of spade bits for $10.00