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Original Pac-man Joystick question
juggle50:
Thank you for the suggestion guys!!! I think if I were to go to trouble to make adjustments to the versa-ball, I would probably want to go all out and make modifications to the original pac-man as I am looking to replicate the origional feel.
I love the mounting plate idea, the only problem is that I'm putting this in a cocktail (with a bunch of modified buttons) so I don't really have room for the 5.36" that is the length of the original plate. I'd need to trim the edges.
Check this out, I called Happs today and these joysticks have tottaly different ball top sizes. (1 3/8 vs 1 1/4)
http://www.happcontrols.com/joysticks/506084112.htm
and
http://www.happcontrols.com/joysticks/5060841125r.htm
Did anyone know that? I just asumed that the pacman replacement was just a reunion stick with an extra mounting plate. I ordered a couple of the 1 3/8 sticks just to see if I like them. If not, then I may try to embark on the originals.
Let me know if you have other suggestions
juggle50:
Whoops, just saw your post whammed. I may try that too!!!!
thank you
creatine28:
Here's a picture of an old style Pacman stick.
http://www.quarterarcade.com/GamePicture.aspx?c=&g=485&o=1&m=0
http://www.quarterarcade.com/GamePicture.aspx?c=&g=485&o=2&m=0
I put one just like this in my home made cocktail cab and it worked perfect. I'll see if I can get some pictures posted for you this weekend.
If I recall correctly, I used 1/2 inch mdf board and sandwiched the pacman stick between the wood and a piece of sheet metal.
Let me see if I can explain it.
If you notice the base of the stick is square, I think I cut a square hole the size of the joystick base and then let the upper part of the joystick plates (looks like wings) rest on the top of the wood. Then I put a piece of thin sheet metal over it with plexi. I lost a little of the stick length, but not enough to really make a difference. The stick works great and feels just like an old pacman cab!
Steve
juggle50:
Thank you, I would love to see pictures. My only issue is that I've got a 8 way installed to the right of it and 6 buttons to the left so I am crammed for space. Please let me see what you did!!
xonix_digital:
BRAVO on your choice to keep it old school!!! :laugh: