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Joystick Grommet (Real Identity)
PoDunkMoFo:
Hello,
I have been doing some preliminary research on joystick grommets. I remember reading a post where it was alluded to that this was not the intended function of this part. However the person posting did not say what the original intention of possible source for this part would be.
So far I believe that these are actually vibration dampeners used in aircraft and other areas.
Check this link http://www.lord.com/Default.aspx?tabid=876
I have not yet found a supplier of pricing, I just started looking into this, but I think it is possible that we may be able to find a cheaper source for replacements.
If I'm on the wrong track maybe someone out there knows and is willing to reveal a source for these parts.
HaRuMaN:
I checked that link... this is a very interesting idea... BYO joystick. hmm...
RayB:
The square one looks very close to the Wico grommets, but that depends on the actual size of it. I see also you can get them with different load ratings, so I'd be interested to know which lod rating a typical joystick requires.....
Maybe you can get samples from them?
markrvp:
There should be a TON OF INTEREST in this, so please keep us updated. I've got 3 or 4 Wicos that could use new grommets.
Flinkly:
if someone had a relatively new one, they could send it into one of their distributors and see if they could match it up with an existing one. looks cool to find a way to replace parts. too bad i don't need any.
another thing would be to look into the grommet for a 49-way joystick. is this the same?