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leapinlew:
Is there an inexpensive way to buy a joystick\buttons that are 50% smaller than standard joysticks? I'm really enjoying the bartops and wish there was a smaller joystick\buttons I could use.

The joystick base doesn't need to be smaller - just the buttons. Perhaps a super with a machined shaft and smaller ball top? I'd pay approximately $20 for a smaller joystick and $5 per button.

RandyT?  :)
Timoe:
Sanwa sells a 30mm ball top and 24mm buttons

They are pretty small

the Seimitsu LS-33 is a joystick with a tiny footprint
patrickl:
I used a nail and some putty for the PocketGalaga joystick :P  I only wish someone would machine me a 5mm balltop for a 2mm shaft.
Ahigh:
I'd be interested in miniaturized arcade controls.

Maybe happ has some things for the bartop market?
RandyT:

--- Quote from: leapinlew on January 18, 2008, 06:07:39 pm ---Is there an inexpensive way to buy a joystick\buttons that are 50% smaller than standard joysticks? I'm really enjoying the bartops and wish there was a smaller joystick\buttons I could use.

The joystick base doesn't need to be smaller - just the buttons. Perhaps a super with a machined shaft and smaller ball top? I'd pay approximately $20 for a smaller joystick and $5 per button.

RandyT?  :)

--- End quote ---

The buttons will be the only challenge if the joystick base can be the same size.  Mini shafts with a small ball top would definitely be doable and I'll look into it when the machinist is done with the current project :)

But the buttons won't be so easy without ending up with something less than authentic looking.  That being said, I do have one in mind that might be a nice alternative, but I'll have to get some samples in.  I'll add it to the list.

RandyT
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