Change Wico Joystick to 4-way?

[Magnet_Eye]

I have a balltop Wico stick (8-way) and wonder if there is a way to convert it to 4-way.

If anyone has done this, how are the results/gameplay?

Thanks!  

[BobA]

I was told that the 2 major changes were:

1 a smaller actuator square piece.

2 a diamond shaped insert rather then the round.


I can see replacing the end portion or sanding it down but cannot see replacing the insert unless you have a pattern from an original 4 way to go by.

BobA

[CitznFish]

what about a restrictor plate from oscar controls?

[Birdtales]

It's actually not an insert it's the whole bottom of the stick. The stick is in two pieces, the top is pretty much the same between a 4 way and 8 way with the exception of color (4 ways are usually grey). the bottom of an 8 way has a round hole in the center of it and a 4 way has a diamond shaped hole in the bottom of it.

[mcleanjoel]

Magnet-Eye,

If you have the same stick as me it has a white round plastic actuator on the bottom that is .6 inches in diameter. The kit is supposed to have another one that is .5 for 4-way.
If you can find one of these it soes work in 4-way the same way as the supers do - It does not have a restricted "diamond-shape" feel but it is prevented from hitting diagonals.

I had an extra 4-way actuator that I sanded down to .5" and it works but it was no fun!
I attached it to a bolt and ran it in my drill press and sanded for about an hour!
If you can find someone that has one it would be much easier but good luck!

[Magnet_Eye]

my stick has a white, sqaure shaped piece that activates the micro switches... these switches are attached to a plate, which is screwed to the rest of the joystick.

the rest of the stick, the main part, has a black plastic housing that is "diamond shaped," is this what you guys are talking about?

hmm...i better rip it out of this CP and look closer.

[paigeoliver]

Ah, you have a microswitch Wico balltop. I have a couple of those (at least I THINK they are Wico). If it is the one with the rubber grommet inside (instead of a spring), then I don't see much any way to convert it to 4-way. But, man do those sticks feel good.

[mcleanjoel]

Yes - you do have a different stick - mine is a 4/8 way leaf Wico with a round actuator - sorry.

[Magnet_Eye]

all i can say is ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---!

Am i wrong? I am wrong?

so, i am screwed? I like this damn stick. ITs a balltop, and it's BLACK, which is cool. I want to use it as a 4-way on my CP...

Hmmmmm