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| javeryh:
I have a 1-1/8" hole that I need to center the joystick in.... any ideas? |
| RandyT:
--- Quote from: javeryh on May 23, 2009, 10:36:06 pm ---I have a 1-1/8" hole that I need to center the joystick in.... any ideas? --- End quote --- You didn't say which stick, but most can be off a "country mile" without worry about hitting the sides of the hole. This is easy though. With a 2D CAD (or drawing) program, make a paper template with a 1 1/8" circle centered on the mounting holes. Cut out the circle and align it with your existing hole, making sure the mounting hole centers are square to the panel by measuring the distance to the edge to make sure they are equal. Tape it in place and punch or mark the mounting holes. Drill and mount... RandyT |
| Ginsu Victim:
I usually just eyeball it. I've never had a problem yet. |
| 1UP:
You can always just take a ruler and mark a cross on the underside of your panel, centered on the hole. Use that to line up your stick while marking the screw holes. Comps have a set of center marks on the underside that make aligning real easy. |
| javeryh:
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I should be more specific - I have a 1-1/8" hole with a plastic CP overlay on top (DK). The holes don't line up perfectly but it is close. I need to center the stick with the DK overlay (because of the art) and not the actual hole I drilled. I think I'm just going to eyeball it but I really wish I could be more precise. I at least want to make sure it is lined up so U, D, L and R are true... :cheers: |
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