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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: bimm25e on June 30, 2014, 12:33:32 pm
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So I'm looking at setting up a vertical digdug cabinet for MAME and I want to cover 4 way games AND spinner games...
is there a good option for a 4 way / spinner joystick? I'd like to keep the control panel looking as stock as possible and dont think there is room on the side to squeeze in a dedicated spinner
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No.
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I don't think you could turn a rotary stick smoothly for the precision needed for some spinner games. :dunno
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That's a real reach. :dunno
Good luck with finding a 4-way stick that will turn smoothly enough to work decently as a spinner knob. :dizzy:
IF you find one and IF you have enough depth under the panel, you might be able to couple the joystick to the spinner using a shaft coupler.
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/913pvWk2wTL._SL1500_.jpg)
You may also be able to fabricate an arm and post setup like the one that keeps the body of the rotary switch from turning freely on a Happ Rotary Joystick. (P/Ns 96-1011-00 and 95-2507-00 below)
(http://na.suzohapp.com/images/50/50-5618-00_xv.jpg) (http://na.suzohapp.com/images/50/50561800_md.jpg)
Scott
EDIT: On second thought, you might be able to adjust the microswitch arms or shave down the actuator (96-1012-00 -- only $2 here (http://na.suzohapp.com/all_catalogs/accessories/96-1012-00) from Happ) on the Happ Optical Rotary stick to make it into a 4-way stick.
Anyone know if the Happ Optical Stick has clicks or if it turns smoothly? Confirmed as smooth turning here (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,140023.msg1449062.html#msg1449062).
(IIRC the Loop-24 (http://newwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Joysticks#Rotary_Joysticks) optical rotary stick has clicks)
EDIT2: Instead of bending switch arms or shaving the actuator, you might be able to cut off the 8-way end on the Rotary stick actuator and do the same on a Happ Super 4-way/8-way actuator so you can use the 4-way end of the Happ Super actuator on the Rotary.
Confirmed the same diameter shaft on both sticks. (The Rotary is basically a modded Super.)
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The optical rotary might work. If it did you can get a 4-way joystick and use the base/restrictor plate from that on the optical. the happ rotaries use a pretty standard form factor.
How much space do you have to work with? A spinner only need take up as much space as a button
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Hot glue a piece of round paper with a pattern on it to the bottom of the joystick. Stick an optical mouse underneath it and point it at the paper. Done.
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Looks like you are trying to solve a problem that isn't there. There sits the most space eatingest spinner in my parts building on top of a stock dig dug panel and it fits.
If it was me though I would install it so it comes up through one of the button holes for the pump buttons.
You can technically put together a Wico 4-way that is also a 12 position rotary stick, but it would be completely useless. Even the optical rotary sticks aren't really useful for spinner games, just for that one game that used them.
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unghhhh its soooo ugly..
Yeah Im finding that the upper tier spinners are abut button sized, I think the spinner in the left button hole would be an excellent choice.
can anyone recommend a good button sized mounting spinner less than $50?
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can anyone recommend a good button sized mounting spinner less than $50?
Good or cheap. Pick one. :lol
Seriously, just get the TT2 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=268&zenid=ta8f80cvgb12euitk9ehp43ej1) from GGG.
Scott
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I paid like $10-15 shipped for an Arkanoid spinner and hacked a mouse to it. It's awesome for the three spinner games that are actually fun.
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can anyone recommend a good button sized mounting spinner less than $50?
Good or cheap. Pick one. :lol
Seriously, just get the TT2 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=268&zenid=ta8f80cvgb12euitk9ehp43ej1) from GGG.
Scott
+1. Plug and play!