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CP Joystick hole gouged my 49-way joystick handle
« on: July 15, 2005, 05:39:07 pm »
Man this sucks. I drilled out a 1 1/2" hole for the 49-way joysticks on my CP and with the long throw on the 49-way's it still hits the edges of the joystick hole. This has caused gouging into the plastick of the joystick handle. I have recently noticed my dust cover is getting clipped by the indent that has been made by hitting the edges of the joystick hole.
Anyone else have this problem? Can you order metal rod joysticks for the 49-way sticks?
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Re: CP Joystick hole gouged my 49-way joystick handle
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2005, 06:01:46 pm »
How thick is your Control Panel?

Mine is 1/2" where the 49 way is mounted and I only drilled a 1 1/4" hole.

Uh oh, I hope I dont have the same problem.
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Re: CP Joystick hole gouged my 49-way joystick handle
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2005, 06:21:46 pm »
Hey Timoe,

I've also got a 1/2" control panel with a 1 1/4" although to be honest I haven't mounted my joystick yet, so I haven't had a chance to play with it .I'll let you know the results when I get around to mounting it to see if I have any similiar problems
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Re: CP Joystick hole gouged my 49-way joystick handle
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2005, 06:32:55 pm »
RandyT says GroovyGameGear will have metal handles soon.
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Re: CP Joystick hole gouged my 49-way joystick handle
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2005, 09:24:19 pm »
my CP is 3/4 thick. The metal handles will work much better.
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Re: CP Joystick hole gouged my 49-way joystick handle
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2005, 12:46:52 am »
Quote from: Kremmit on July 15, 2005, 06:32:55 pm
RandyT says GroovyGameGear will have metal handles soon.

They are ready.  Will try to post them this weekend

On the other thing....normally these are used with metal control panels in the arcades.  One trait that a used 49-way will always have is this wear on the shafts.  The metal panels tear into them pretty good, but I'm a bit surprised that wood would have the same effect. 

The new ball-top stainless handles will be better in many ways, this being one of them.

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Re: CP Joystick hole gouged my 49-way joystick handle
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2005, 01:11:57 am »
You know I'll be buying two.  Be sure and post when they're available, I'll buy this weekend.


Are they ready now?




what about now?


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Re: CP Joystick hole gouged my 49-way joystick handle
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2005, 02:03:17 am »
Randy,
Get the site updated, I will buy 2 right now., or tomorrow but send the link soon. I need them now!!!!! LOL
At least I am not as impatient as the last guy.   :angel:
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Re: CP Joystick hole gouged my 49-way joystick handle
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2005, 11:28:32 pm »
Randy,
How much are the handles? Can I just paypal you for 2 sticks?
I need to get mine replaced.
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Re: CP Joystick hole gouged my 49-way joystick handle
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2005, 01:51:17 am »
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Re: CP Joystick hole gouged my 49-way joystick handle
« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2005, 07:09:17 am »
Great news, I emailed Randy yesterday about when the balltops+shafts will be available (please ignore if you post the news here Randy).

I'm holding off drilling the main hole and doing any routing until I get the new shaft...seems like this is causing a few problems...
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Re: CP Joystick hole gouged my 49-way joystick handle
« Reply #11 on: July 18, 2005, 03:36:28 pm »
Ok guys, check out this thread.

RandyT
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