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Astro city type joystick into a x-arcade unit?
wboy:
Hmmm.... my astro city cabinet definately uses sanwa parts, as shown here.
http://www.coinopexpress.com/products/parts/joysticks_&_buttons/Sanwa_Joystick_818.html
Not sure if the J-Stik is exactly the same model, as the color offerings are different...?
Thanks for posting the site Bob A. I've been looking for to order in some spare parts for my cabinet, but could never find a site that would sell the parts in small quantities...
eightbit:
--- Quote from: ic on February 20, 2003, 11:53:42 pm ---Do the T-sticks feel the same as happ's supers?
It looks very similar, but without trying I dunno if it will be too stiff when leaving the central position.
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The t-sticks are very stiff and have a very short throw. I wouldn't recomend mounting them in a desktop control panel as you need some weight to hold them down when you use them.
I love my t-stick in 4 way mode, it has the best 4 way action of any of the 4/8 way switchables that I've tried. I also like the short throw and positive clicking you get when you use it.
ic:
Just thought I would mention the j-stick joystick turned up quickly from ultimarc and went into the x-arcade without any major problems.
Thanks again for the links grasshopper and BobA.
>Wonderboy.
The J-stick ultimarc sent me is made by sanwa too (It might need wearing in a bit as it seems a tad bit tighter than the joysticks I remember playing on an astro city cab. I havnt tried one for ages as my local arcade ditched all their sega cabs.)
It also seems a bit different to the picture you linked too though.
Maybe there is two mounting types for metal and 3/4 wood?
Anyhoo for anyone thats interested, I had to do a bit of routing lengthwise inside the x-arcade, as the inside had a smaller recess lengthwise that the happs clone sat in.
The mounting holes just about lined up after routing, so it wasnt too bad.
The buttons have to go now, not impressed with them at all.
Then all thats left is to make a new top CP panel with better button placement. :D
Damn you guys posting those awesome hand built CP's pictures!!
Still, I suppose it is the easy route into starting bulding a CP for lazy guys like myself.
It aint that bad imo and the changeable adaptors are a nice idea.
Hey Kilgore, I might just become a fully fleged BYOAC member someday! (Well owning/semi building a kinda bastard child joystick or something.....does that count for anything?)
>Eightbit.
Thanks for the input on the t-sticks.
Do those loosen up over time by any chance, and are they available with a ball-top?
Thanks again.
NIVO:
ic, by you putting in a different joystick that automatically qualifies you as a BYOAC member. #1 tool here is a hammer! Alot of folks would agree that if it isnt broken, go break it so you have an excuse to mod it! LOL, welcome!
eightbit:
--- Quote from: ic on March 11, 2003, 12:54:09 pm --->Eightbit.
Thanks for the input on the t-sticks.
Do those loosen up over time by any chance, and are they available with a ball-top?
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Mine hasn't loosened up but I like it that tight. They aren't offered with a ball top that I am aware of and you can't swap the shaft with any sticks that I know of.