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theCoder:
Man, that joystick has a low profile.  How thick is it?

Timoe:

--- Quote from: theCoder on May 05, 2007, 10:49:39 pm ---Man, that joystick has a low profile.  How thick is it?

--- End quote ---

Its pretty tiny.  From the top of the mounting plate to the very bottom of the joystick is about 1-3/8".

This is my new favorite joystick.  It feels great.  Much better than the Sanwa JLW (or J-Stick)

The microswitches have a loudish click but it is closer to the cherry microswitch sound and less of a "ping" like the X-arcade switches.  The action is light and precise though perhaps not as light as the j-stick.  Each direction is very pronounced and it is clear when you are at a diagonal vs up,down,left,right.  It really feels like the Cadillac of japanese sticks.

NiteWalker:
The JLF is my favorite as well. I love how responsive they are.

Timoe:
I decided to use 1/4" plexiglass for the bottom.  I always think its fun to see the insides.

So I drilled through the four corners and I will mount the rubber feet through the plexi.  (I'll post a picture of the feet installed in a few days)

I put a 45 degree bevel around the edge of the glass just to look cool.

Timoe:
I've got the tops pretty well machined.  I need to put them on the drill press for the plexiglass hold downs but I'll get to that later.

I am painting the tops white but they will get covered with artwork later.

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