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| Triton:
So far I've only found 1 reference to someone changing out the joystick on an Xarcade Tankstick with a different type of joystick. Just an up front FYI that I have been searching :) The joysticks on my Tankstick are just about shot. I would like to replace them with the Ultramarc Mag Stik Plus. Mainly so I can switch between 4way and 8way without taking the CP out of the cabinet (pain in the arse). What I have heard is that some modification will need to be made in order to get it to fit in. However, exactly what needs to be done seems to have been left off of those posts. So I am curious to know if anyone here has done this to their Tankstick? Also, I'm wondering what will have to be done with the wiring? Will it plug right in or will I need to splice some wires? My gameroom will be done here in the next couple of weeks and the Arcade machine is going to get ALOT of attention. I want to get the joysticks working (the contacts bend too easily so some directions just don't work after heavy 1vs1 fighting) before then. I've got my finger on the trigger to order them but I'm a little hesitant because I have no clue what to expect. THanks again! |
| genesim:
The mag stick is pretty much like a regular microswitch controller. The main dfference is that it just uses a magnet instead of a spring...or something like that. So my guess is that it is either too deep or the circle isn't big enough. Sorry I am not more help and I am sure someone will correct me very soon. |
| BobA:
The magstick has a different mounting plate then the x arcade sticks. Some modification may be required if the x arcade sticks are set into routered spaces in the x arcade CP. |
| GeoMan:
--- Quote from: Triton on May 08, 2009, 03:31:07 pm ---So far I've only found 1 reference to someone changing out the joystick on an Xarcade Tankstick with a different type of joystick. Just an up front FYI that I have been searching :) The joysticks on my Tankstick are just about shot. I would like to replace them with the Ultramarc Mag Stik Plus. Mainly so I can switch between 4way and 8way without taking the CP out of the cabinet (pain in the arse). --- End quote --- I replaced my Tankstick joysticks with ultimarc's U360 lately. Here's what you have to do: 1. The European joysticks like U360 (and probably MagStick) do not fit exactly into the holes drilled on the Tankstick. You have to enlarge the four holes on the joystick plate with a wasp by 2-3mm. 2. X-Gaming's joysticks are bottom mounted on the Tankstick. Since the european plates are slightly longer you will have to use a file to remove 3-4mm of wood from the bottom of the control panel so they fit into the old position. Or you can fill the gap (i used 2 small wood pieces) and mount them directly (in that case you need long joystick shafts). It is better to buy the U360 because you can program it any way you like: 8-way, 4-way, analog, .e.t.c. They use a magnet so there are no switches to break! It is also a good idea to buy the long shafts and hard springs. Here's a pic om my modified Tankstick: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=91572.0;attach=122423;image |
| severdhed:
--- Quote from: GeoMan on May 16, 2009, 10:50:26 am --- 1. The European joysticks like U360 (and probably MagStick) do not fit exactly into the holes drilled on the Tankstick. You have to enlarge the four holes on the joystick plate with a wasp by 2-3mm. --- End quote --- I have to say that I prefer a good Hornet or Bumble Bee over a wasp... :) as for the question at hand...the mounting plates are different. also, from what i have read, the magstick isn't so great for fighters, but that is all personal opinion...the throw will be alot shorter than your xarcade sticks. i replaced my x-arcade with u360s, and couldn't be happier. (although i didnt install them in the xarcade enclosure, i built my own) a happ super or competition stick should bolt right into your xarcade (i beleive anyway) |
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