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Replacing Wico joysticks in a metal control panel.
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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.

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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.

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Grommets have been easy to find.  Try finding leaf switches.
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