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| cmoses:
Thanks for the info. I do love the Wico's, very classic feel. I am looking to switch to a Ultimarc U360, just for the versatility. I like that it can be setup easily for individual games so that it is only 2 way, 4 way, 8 way, diagonal, etc. I have a small control panel, so I need the most versatility in the smallest space. I found some measurements and it does appear that they do have the same mounting layout. |
| cmoses:
Confirmed the U360's do have the same hole pattern as the Wico's. I got one to test and have now ordered a second one. I did love the Wico's and they were great for 8 way games. Were very good for 4 way games, but would occasionally cause a small problem with the diagonals. Where I ran into the most issues was when I would play Q*bert or Congo Bongo (4way diagonal). Now with the plugin they work perfect. I also want to try some analog games. I may hold on to them for another project or might consider selling them, not sure if there is a market for used Wico joysticks. |
| CheffoJeffo:
--- Quote from: cmoses on November 10, 2008, 01:40:31 pm ---I may hold on to them for another project or might consider selling them, not sure if there is a market for used Wico joysticks. --- End quote --- There is some market -- I pick them up when I see them available. The hard to find ones are the 4-ways -- I haven't seen one for sale in years and put my last NOS one in a cab a few months ago and now have no more in the "Box O Joys". |
| cmoses:
These are Red Ball Top ones with the bigger 8 way round piece that is at the end of the joystick. Came with the cabinet when I got it. They were just really dirty, so I took them off, cleaned them up and put them back on. I just needed something more versatile so that is why I replaced them. Wanted to be able to have the widest range of games available. |
| SirPeale:
--- Quote from: shardian on October 14, 2008, 09:51:02 am ---Interesting that Mike is repro-ing the grommet. I did not know anyone was doing that. There are still a guy or 2 here or on KLOV selling NOS grommets. --- End quote --- Grommets have been easy to find. Try finding leaf switches. |
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