How can I go this thin?

[vrf]

So I'd like to make a byrdo-style joystick with Sanwa parts. How would I mount the parts to get it as thin as this Byrdo creation? He says it is only 1.5 inches high. Does he have a sheet of metal under that CPO?



Thanks!
Vance

[Bones]

I don't know the answer but just thinking about it..... does it actually have to have a bottom piece?

[rugby1]

Here's the link to one of his joysticks blueprints.... looks like there is a 1/4" bottom peice

http://www.byrdo.org/small_sanwa_blueprint.htm

[spiffyshoes]

You can get a mounting plate for the Sanwa Joysticks and then Top Mount them.  That is how he gets the box to be so thin.

[vrf]

Thanks for the replies! Spiffyshoes, do you mean the mounting plate that comes with the Sanwas from Himura?



So I guess then I'd have to route the wood to the depth of the plate. Or cut some plexi to fit around it.

I love that slim look in the Byrdo sticks.

[javeryh]

Those are some nice controllers...