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Ultimarc joysticks
CGRemakes:
Doing a little extra measuring on my CP, I think it might be ok if I just add the dedicated 4-way joystick. I don't really need 2 sticks that are able to go 4-way, because I can't think of many 4-way games that would use 2 separate joysticks. It would also be easier not having to mess with taking the top off each time I wanted to use the 4-way configuration, and run the risk each time of pulling some wires loose. I appreciate the help very much!
Tiger-Heli:
Another option would be to add OSCAR's 4-way restrictor plates - $10 plus $15 for the mounting plate which you should at least get as a drilling template.
Just to give you all the options and muddy the water and further befuddle you . . .
Brad Lee:
Dual 4way - Assault, Battlezone*, and Crazy Climber, maybe some more but that's all I play with em
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My cab is still open at the front under the CP(i.e it doesnt wrap around but I just need plexi & heat to do that) so it hasn't been a big deal to just stick my hand in and switch it. In anticipation of closing it up, Ive done some planning and testing on making the 4/8way switch as easy as possible.
1. I drilled a hole thru the little white tab that you slide back n forth, and put a small eyehook through it(1). I then added a small wooden piece(3) and put an eyehook in that as well(1 again) so that the holes lined up, were the same height from the CP's plane
2. I took a piece of threaded rod(2) and found a threaded cap that fit the end of it. The length I had to make some measuring tests, so they're slightly different for each joystick. I measured so that when the rod was attached, in the 4way position the knob would be almost totally flush with the edge of the CP
3. Lined up the actuator rod within the eyehooks, The end by the actuator is attached by 2 nuts(4), just wide enough so they don't go through the eyehook
In 4 way, the plunger is pretty much flush with the face of the CP, in 8way, it sticks out about 1", in about the same position as the P1 & 2 strat buttons on some cabs
and just for kicks
No more having to open the cabinet or reach inside.. ever again!
*Probably 2-ways, God I havent seen an actual Battlezone in ages.. Also these were originally trigger or thumb button sticks. Playing with 2 sticks + a button on the CP can be awkward, but I've got a secret project I'm working on and accumulatng parts for :)
rampy:
Wow Brad lee, that's awesome... I've been pondering how I'd approach that if I got T-sticks...
My original idea was to have the switch face the front, and have a smallish hole for access where I could stick a nut driver (no really, that's what they are called!) in to flip the switch. (I mighta had to make the hole go like this
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*shrug* ... I like your rig much better... kudos!
and the animated gif had me rolling =P
rampy
Tiger-Heli:
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*Probably 2-ways, God I havent seen an actual Battlezone in ages.. Also these were originally trigger or thumb button sticks. Playing with 2 sticks + a button on the CP can be awkward, but I've got a secret project I'm working on and accumulatng parts for :)
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Cool solution. I mentioned when the Ultimarc sticks first came out that there needed to be a way to activate the lever from outside the CP. Only thing I would worry about is bumping the lever and knocking it back into 4-way mode.
Also BattleZone was originally two 2-way sticks with a thumb button mounted on top of the right-hand switch, if anyone cares.