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Anatomy of a joystick? Looking for exploded-view diagrams/photos and specs.

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Kremmit:


--- Quote from: DarkBubble on May 03, 2007, 10:11:20 am ---Wow.  So that's why the stick on those machines always felt so smooth.  It's such a simple design too.  The only part I'm having trouble with is the ball bearing case.  On the diagram, it looks like a washer.
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I'll have to see about digging out an actual stick and shooting you some pictures.


--- Quote from: RobotronNut on May 03, 2007, 01:59:56 pm ---
i think the simplest way to get adjustable throw is to make a set of interchangeable restrictors. something like the u360, but with maybe 5 different sizes of circular restrictors, instead of just one.

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You really need to see the other Monroe joystick design.  I don't have a diagram for it, but it incorporates a super-simple restrictor that can be changed out at will.  I'll have a go at pics of that one as well.




DarkBubble:


--- Quote from: Kevin Mullins on May 03, 2007, 09:50:42 pm ---
--- Quote from: DarkBubble on May 01, 2007, 12:52:47 pm ---I'm really not wanting to mess with trying to machine stainless steel for a stick. 

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You'd be surprised if you were to just try it .....  it's no "harder" than mild steel .... I find machining stainless easier and much cleaner results than mild steel anyways.
And of course you don't have to mess with coatings or paint that WILL eventually chip and be vulnerable to rust.

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I'll keep that in mind when it turns into an actual project.  I'm going to do a little more research on materials before I commit fully.  I'm such a newb, it's not even funny.


--- Quote from: Kremmit on May 03, 2007, 10:33:40 pm ---I'll have to see about digging out an actual stick and shooting you some pictures.
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I'd appreciate it a lot.

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