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Voodooray:
Hi Mark.
It wasn't that one actually, i really like that one but i can't get the parts for it. :'(
The version i remember actually had a special kind of mechanical encoder instead of an optical one but i think they are pretty rare these days.
I have this type of joystick at the moment Floyd -

Not a great stick but if i could make a rotary out of it it might not be so bad, especially with a yellow octagonal handle made for it like an Ikari Warrior Stick (drooling.......).

Thanks Guys.
Voodoo Ray.
fl0yd:
I don't know that the component you have will be able to accomplish what is necessary, but I have a few directions you could take.

1) The mice necessary for the method that Mark linked to are easy to find, here's a link to newegg.com with several already in the results.

2) The 12-way mechanical rotary + Druin's rotary interface may be possible.
Voodooray:
Hi Floyd, thanks for the response.
markrvp:

--- Quote from: Voodooray on June 06, 2005, 11:38:39 am ---Hi Floyd, thanks for the response.
--- End quote ---
fl0yd:
I'm not too sure you really need all the fancy gears.   I would think that an appropriately tensioned rubber band would work with the default encoder wheel.

I agree that the geared bands would be better, but if I didn't have a choice, I'd just go with the rubber band,
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