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New Product: Ultimarc UltraStik 360 Analog/Digital Mappable Joystick
kowal:
--- Quote from: southpaw13 on June 10, 2006, 11:23:10 am ---So it looks like it would only mount to a metal control panel. Does it work with wood?
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--- Quote ---Long Handles:
To fit the optional long handle: Remove the PCB by unscrewing the 4 screws. Lift off the magnet assembly from the end of the shaft. Remove the E-Ring. CARE: we advise to avoid spring-loaded parts being lost, place a cloth over the joystick when removing the E-ring. Swap the shafts over and re-assemble.
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http://www.ultimarc.com/JShopServer/section.php?xSec=10
JustMichael:
Now we just need a hollow shaft for the joystick so we can light up the ball with leds and a hole in the pcb or some other way of making the joystick into a optical rotary joystick. I think then the joystick will be perfect.
fl0yd:
"or some other way of making the joystick into a optical rotary joystick."
That will be my second order of business, after playing a game of Star Wars with the stick in analog mode. I'm wondering about the method of using a rubber band or rubber traction band to a hacked mouse. I like the feel of the mechanical rotaries, but I doubt that I could keep enough tension on the gears to actually turn the switch.
AndyWarne:
--- Quote from: sirwoogie on June 09, 2006, 03:35:35 pm ---Few questions:
* Do you include all restrictor plates in the order. A subset? None?
* Go above 4 controllers per system? Not sure if this is a Windows limitation or not
* Include the functionality of the 4/8 physical change as the mag-stik in the ultra-stik?
* Have a rotary function for the games that need optical rotaries?
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The restrictors are a separate kit. This is evident from the order (store) page but I will add this info to the main product page.
You could plug more than 4 controllers into one system but you would not ba able to download maps to them.
The 4-8 physical change, if you are using a restrictor, can be done quite easily from the bottom of the panel. I am expecting most people to use the stick without restrictor though as it is fully mappable. There are sample 4 and 8-way maps supplied in the UltraMap software and selecting each is a simple matter.
Rotary: The design of the stick is such that a rotary fuction would be extremely difficult to achieve. I am thinking about it though.
Editor note: Adjusted quote tag for readability
destructor:
I fear that this stick can have to long throw even with restrictors and what is way to engage. 60USD + additional parts isn't small price for me. Tests please.