Who wants Suzo Inductive (P360 competitor) joysticks ? [NL] Intl. shipping

[Level42]

There's been some discussion elsewhere on this forum about these somewhat forgotten joysticks:

Suzo has a joystick that, like the Happ P360, doesn't have microswitches or leafs. Where the P360 works with optical technology, the Suzo uses inductive technology.
Bottomline is that they should offer a great feel of gameplay, without clicking noise and no mechanical wear. And (as I hope) with the typical short and precise Suzo throw and travel.

They are 4-8 way switchable and can replace any joystick without a problem and of course can be used in all cabinets, as long as you supply it with +5V.

I have NOT yet played one so I cannot tell any experiences with it, but if we can get some number of people interested in buying these, I can get a better price on them. Expect them at a much better price then the Regular P360 price.

Remember I have to ship from Europe.

So please let me know if you are interested and how many you would like.

The ball top is 32 mm. There is a very limited number of 38 mm ball tops available.

Here's what Suzo says about them:

The Universal Inductive Conductor
This is a full electronic joystick and works according to the inductive system. No contacts, no micro switches, only a PCB inside. Joystick is universal 4 and 8 way and can be adjusted by potentiometer.

The Universal Inductive Control is operating at a minimum of 4,75 VDC and a maximum of 5,25VDC.

Power consumption: max. 50mA.

Contact angles adjustable: 4 and 8 way directions.

[Level42]

Gee I expected at least a little more interest in these.....

OK, so I will get a couple of them and test them and let you know, maybe then I can convince you guys 

And else, I might be one of the rare users of maybe the best arcade stick in the world, and I will crush all of you with my scores HAHAHAHA

...uhm....let's order a couple

O by the way, if anyone wants anything else from Suzo (check out their catalogue at www.suzo.com) let me know.....

[Stingray]

I might be interested in getting a couple just to play around with. This is entirely dependant on price including shipping to the US. I don't need them at all, but they sound interesting enough to try.

-S

[Level42]

I don't have a clue about how heavy these baby's will be, so I will just get a couple and advise back. Expect a full test report soon.

Pricing should be around the

[Adeptus]

Are they (or can they be) analog?

[Level42]

As far as I know: no. I asked my sales rep about the contacts it uses, and if it can replace any standard joystick, she consulted the technical dept. and they replied that it can replace any standard joystick, as long as you supply the 5V power.

I also have some queries about them, like how will 4-8 way switching work and what effect the potettiometer will have.

At least it should be fun to discover all this

I will report my findings ASAP.

[albert_c]

I'm interested.  Any idea what the price would be after shipping? 

[Stingray]

Didn't either the Dreamcast or the N64 use inductive sticks as the analog stick? Seems like this would be great for hacking to that type of controller.

Or did I dream that?

-S

[Level42]

Time to wake up 

Sorry, but those used Hall-effect joysticks.  And that's a bit different. Although not much....

However, indeed inductive technology should put out an analogue value...so that might open the door to some serious hacking....

[Level42]

I'm interested.  Any idea what the price would be after shipping? 

All depends on their weight and where you live.... I expect to have them coming monday, so I will report in full here.

[Grasshopper]

Can you give me the price of the standard series 500 sticks (red 38mm handle, 4.8mm terminals, ref: 29-0511-32) if ordered directly from Suzo.

Thanks

[Level42]

Grasshopper: PM sent

[Level42]

OK, if anyone wants to actualy order anything from suzo, please let me know ASAP. I will pick up the goods next monday. I can deliver anything in the Suzo catalogue, you can download it at :

http://www.suzo.nl/downloads/SuzoCatalogue2005.pdf

If you quote me the partnumber and # of items, I can offer you a price.

Only restriction is gambling machines...and please don't ask me to send a hopper

[Grasshopper]

Do you know whether Suzo sells black vinyl for covering control panels? I don't see it listed in their catalogue, but you never know.

[Level42]

Don't think so, but I'll ask anyway.

[u_rebelscum]

I also have some queries about them, like how will 4-8 way switching work and what effect the potettiometer will have.

From the little I know of the stick, sounds like the pot changes the "change distance" (ie: the distance moved from center before the induction reads as "closed").  A variable throw; that's pretty cool.

Interested in the review, but I don't need to buy myself, sorry.

[Level42]

Check out the new thread on the Main section for reports on the Suzo Inductive.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=42066.0