How to make a Top Mount or Under Mount Joystick Jig

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rockworm:
Maybe a really stupid question but why do you have to sink the joysticks, why can't you simply mount it to the underside?

sqwirral:

--- Quote from: rockworm on April 20, 2009, 05:37:11 am ---Maybe a really stupid question but why do you have to sink the joysticks, why can't you simply mount it to the underside?
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If the wood is too thick then not enough of the joystick will stick out the top. If the wood is thin enough to do that then you have a flimsy CP. The recess probably keeps it locked in place better too.

rockworm:

--- Quote from: sqwirral on April 20, 2009, 09:58:35 am ---
--- Quote from: rockworm on April 20, 2009, 05:37:11 am ---Maybe a really stupid question but why do you have to sink the joysticks, why can't you simply mount it to the underside?
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If the wood is too thick then not enough of the joystick will stick out the top. If the wood is thin enough to do that then you have a flimsy CP. The recess probably keeps it locked in place better too.

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Maybe I was just lucky in my choice of joysticks (some Happ model, don't remember which now) then. I mounted mine under a 12mm fiber board and using four carrier bolts to hold it in place. It is just a temporary control panel used until I start building my cab, so maybe I should try sinking it to know which way to go for the real thing...

Thanks for the help.

Epyx:

--- Quote ---Maybe a really stupid question but why do you have to sink the joysticks, why can't you simply mount it to the underside?
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You can but top mounting improves the following:

1) More shaft above CP
2) Easier to ensure no carriage bolts above CP. You get a nice flush mount.

This is a great tutorial but I used FrancoB's method which I think is even more straightforward.

IG-88:
I've mounted them to the underside and just screwed them in. If you want you can route out the area for the plate (or use a wood chisel) to get a little more height. Never had a problem with the screws poking thru or having to deal with bolt heads or joystick breaking loose and it looks great!

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