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| leapinlew:
--- Quote from: RandyT on January 19, 2008, 03:14:53 pm --- --- 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 --- End quote --- Awesome... The reason the joystick base doesn't matter to me is because I'd still like the mini-cab to be playable and the buttons really can't be any closer to a standard joystick base and be playable. As for the buttons - did you see the buttons on the jakks golden tee? They are smaller (they are also a inset (almost concave type). So, perhaps there is a distributor already, but I'm unaware of them. I don't know if they would be a good seller, but I'd certainly be in for some, and it seems lots of folks building bartops. Here is a pic of the golden tee: |
| patrickl:
The depth of the joystick base would matter though. |
| RayB:
I saw some "candy cabs" today as well as some redemption games and all of them had smaller then normal "sanwa" style start buttons. |
| polaris:
lew how bout these. not sure how much smaller they are, think theres specs there somewhere. |
| Xiaou2:
I believe 3/4 is about the smallest Mini parts you would want and still maintain playability and comfort. (which I believe is the shown in the golden t pics buttons) Ive mentioned this idea before actually. Even for standup cabs or fullsize control panels.. one could decide on smaller buttons to add more space. Also, mini buttons would be nice for Start, coin, and other admin buttons. However, feel & response is important.. and unless someone is going to spend ooogles of money on plastic moldings... the resulting buttons out there may not be acceptable. You could however also make your own mini buttons by carving some wood or plastics. |
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