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Just did a writeup on converting Happ Shifter from single button to dual

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arcadepcnut:

This writeup is a modification to the Happ Shifter that has a single microswitch that is triggered when putting the shifter into high gear.

This shifter is very cheap and easily attainable but didnt quite do what I wanted it to.

Please read my writeup if you are interested in any of the following.

Highlights of this mod:

*Shifter clicks when pushing up and down
*Shifter is held manually in position the same as holding a button down or shifter can be momentarily   pressed in a direction to press a button
*Shifter returns to center
*Shifter is still as strong and robust as the original
*Shifter can be returned to original with minor effort
*Shifter used can be found second hand for cheap as it was used all through the 80's till current.
*Parts are cheap for the mod

Please get back to me if the mod helped or hindered you or any suggestions for improvements. Right now I have it installed in my breaktime racing cabinet and it works great.

Link to Happ shifter mod writeup.
http://www.nnmodels.com/breaktime/happshiftermod.html

My breaktime project can be found below. My cabinet in its current form looks much different than the webpage below shows. I intend to update soon after I get done adding the Fanatec force feedback wheel.
http://www.nnmodels.com/breaktime



leapinlew:

Cool! Looks good - read through it. Only one thing caught my eye

You say: "But if you have more money than time this mod might be right up your alley."

I think you meant it the other way around. No biggie, I just read the sentence a few times.

Very nice writeup and nice for you to document.

arcadepcnut:

I fixed it....you are quick! I meant more time than money but I reworded it. thanks for looking!!

versapak:

Excellent mod.


How are the square tubes mounted to the unit though?



It looks like it is just a bolt between the spring bolt and the tube wall, but seems like it would not be a very sturdy mount, as there would be a lot of extra space in there.




arcadepcnut:

You are correct in your mounting assumptions. its sandwiched there between the bolt and the nut. It isnt going anywhere. not even with a hammer. I tested it :)

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