using a 8 way joystick as 4 way (mame)

[G1zm0]

ive got a old common cabinet and has suzo (i think) 8 way joysticks (original) with no restrictor plate.

is ther a way to allow these to be 4 way?
 
with a restrictor plate anyway i would need to go in back of cab to unlatch the cp to turn plate then relatch ect.

was thinking of making p2 joy a 4way and connect to the 1 player controls?

if nothing can be done like software based, is there any that can be adjusted from the top of the cp without taking apart?

[pcb]

ive got a old common cabinet and has suzo (i think) 8 way joysticks (original) with no restrictor plate.

is ther a way to allow these to be 4 way?

Without more data, there is no way to answer your questions.  How about a picture?

if nothing can be done like software based, is there any that can be adjusted from the top of the cp without taking apart?

Has it become a problem?  I find most games in mame play just dandy with an 8-way stick.

Best,

 - Mike -

[cadmium]

I posted a similar question or two a few days ago, which ended up with me ordering 2 Ultra-Stik 360's, but there were some other suggestions in the thread(s).

See here
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=83724.0

and here
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=83853.0

[G1zm0]

thanx guys, the only prob ive found with my present sticks is when playing mr do, dkj and dig dug if i press up right instead of up, he stops and i die

[ahofle]

if nothing can be done like software based, is there any that can be adjusted from the top of the cp without taking apart?

These can be adjusted between 8/4 way from the top of the control panel:

http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=195

http://ultimarc.com/controls.html  (Mag Stick Plus)

[pupu]

the same with me, i was using the mortal kombat original 8 way sticks, and when playing pacman or donkey kong, it was to easy to get stuck.  I just bought the magstick plus, you can switch from 4 to 8 way from the top of the panel, and they have a nice short throw.  Some dont like the magnetic cetering, but so far i really like them.  and not having to open the panel to switch is sweet.