A couple questions regarding bolt patterns on many joysticks

[Tahnok]

I have been researching many different brand joysticks for a project and the results have really surprised me. Is it true that Happ, Betson, Wico and Sanwa joysticks all use the same 3" * 2.6" mounting pattern? Of course, I know some of the specialty Happ ones, like the trigger stick and ball-tops, use different bolt patterns. I'm just wondering which ones by the other companies I listed have strange bolt patterns.

Also, what is a good standard size shaft hole? I understand that many of the standard ones only need 1 1/8", but that some of the  complex ones, like the P360, need 1 1/2". Can someone clarify?

Thanks for the help.

[Kremmit]

You are correct about the mounting holes, and you can add X-Arcade to the list.  I dunno about the center hole diameter.

[Tahnok]

OK, thanks. I forgot about checking X-Arcade. That's a great help.

Any information regarding the hole diameter is still appreciated though.

[Tahnok]

Can anyone lend an opinion about the shaft hole diameter?

[RichyRich]

The shaft hole diameter for the 360 doesn't have to be so big.Mine is only 12mm(under 1")and doesn't touch,thats on a 1/2" wood panel though.Hope this helps.

[Havok]

I used the same 1 1/8" bit for my 360 center hole as my buttons. It looks like you could use much less...

[Tahnok]

Thank you very much. That's what I needed to know.

[u_rebelscum]

The shaft hole diameter for the 360 doesn't have to be so big.Mine is only 12mm(under 1")and doesn't touch,thats on a 1/2" wood panel though.Hope this helps.

The total thickness makes a big difference.  3/4" wood plus 1/8" lexan top needs a bigger hole, while a 3/4" wood routed to 5/8 with not overlay can do the "normal" 1 1/8" hole, IIRC.

[RichyRich]

yeah thats right,that's why I included the thickness of the panel.Obviously the thicker the panel,the larger the hole has to be unless routing.Maybe I should of stated that.Thanks u_rebelscum.