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Spacedueler:
I just came across this game in my mame setup. What a flashback I had! I searched the threads on original controls for it, but most lead to dead ends or were outdated. For input in v.123 it asks for AD Stick, but the original control was a specialized spinner (so I've read). Does this mean the chances or using the original control (if I could find one) or customizing a spinner (or mouse hack) is no longer possible since mame is currently supporting joysticks for 720 and not dials? Did the original control or spinner hacks ever work well for this game?

I've read how the original control was basically a special spinner that used one tooth on the y axis to calibrate at 12:00 and the x axis to turn the skater. That doesn't seem like it would be to hard for me to make, but getting it to work in mame I'd need some help.

In the mean time I'm hacking my $18 Logitech Attack 3 joystick. Just removing the spring makes playing this game 100x better. Next I'm going to either cut away the flat sides on the existing restrictor with a dremel for a full circular action, or I'm going to try to fit my own round restrictor into the existing one. I also have some ideas on how to mount a restrictor at the bottom of the base to prevent moving the stick through the middle. A cheap quick fix...

Any new news on using a U-360? Any new help on restrictors? How about the center blocking restrictor? I see they list a circular one that is a semi permanent install. Cost $60 (ouch) for a single game dedicated controller, although a much nicer finish and more durable than my quick fix... 
Donkey_Kong:
Nice work. I'd say keep going with this. We have been trying to do something with the u360 and it's close but we need to prevent the stick from coming off the outer perimeter, like the actual 720 stick rides the outer perimeter, solely.

Check here for more on that...
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=72562.0


I have that exact same Logitech stick and have actually had my best luck playing 720 with that and haven't done any modification to it at all. This is why I say keep going, I'd be interested to see what you come up with. I believe the u360 has potential to be a great 720 stick, but we need an engineer to get a hold of one that is also a big fan of the game 720. I'm definitely not that guy.

Another thread I started awhile ago that has other 720 solutions by some of the forum pros...
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=60230.0

There are more threads, just search for 720 and quite a few pop up. Also, there are a few repros on the market but VERY expensive ($300) It has also been questioned on whether or not the original is compatible with mame, but possibly on older versions.
SavannahLion:
Did you get a hold of the operators manual for 720 yet? It has a breakdown of the joystick/spinner thingie. It seems like it would be a big help in determining just how you should go about modifying your existing joystick to get the feel just right.
NoOne=NBA=:
Here is the best site I know of that addresses this issue.

Jstookey's 720 Arcade Joystick Site

If this site hasn't been mirrored here, it should be.
Spacedueler:
I went to the website listed above and downloaded the compiled mame and ran it with my 720 rom. I also copied his cfg file text into my /cfg/720.cfg file. While moving the mouse the X axis the skater steered left and right. Any movement on the Y axis and the skater slowly steers toward 12:00. I'll try it tomorrow with a two separate spinners. The two will give me better isolation of X and Y.

While this gives hope for a mouse hack 720 spinner with X and Y, I expected something different from my first test. I expected that the skater would jump immediately to 12 o'clock with the slightest movement of the mouse Y axis. Any thoughts? I'll play with it over the weekend.
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