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Title: How to fit IL Euro joystick (remove washer?)
Post by: Modigy on November 08, 2015, 04:56:26 am
Hi all
I'm new to this arcade stuff and bought some IL Euro joysticks.  But I'm struggling to fit them.  Does anyone know how to remove the actual joystick itself?  I understand I may need to remove the C-washer from the base but I don't know an easy way to do this and I'm afraid of breaking or damaging it.  This is the joystick: http://www.arcadeworlduk.com/products/il-euro-arcade-joystick-with-cherry-microswitches.html (http://www.arcadeworlduk.com/products/il-euro-arcade-joystick-with-cherry-microswitches.html) and this is my build: https://paultownleyjones.wordpress.com/2015/10/06/how-to-build-an-arcade-machine/ (https://paultownleyjones.wordpress.com/2015/10/06/how-to-build-an-arcade-machine/).
Thanks for any help
Title: Re: How to fit IL Euro joystick (remove washer?)
Post by: adder on November 08, 2015, 06:42:47 am
hi,
to remove the C-Washer, just use a precision screwdriver to pry it off,
dont worry, the C-Washer wont break, your only worry is you dont lose it, as when you pry them off they tend to fly off like a bullet and disappear in your room somewhere  ::)

(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/precision-screwdrivers-12466126.jpg)
Title: Re: How to fit IL Euro joystick (remove washer?)
Post by: aldub516 on November 08, 2015, 11:48:58 am
^^ precisely. Just stick anything thing and small in between the washer and shaft and just pop it out. When u put it back on, push it on as much as u can, then just use some pliers or something and squeeze it until it pops right back in
Title: Re: How to fit IL Euro joystick (remove washer?)
Post by: Modigy on November 08, 2015, 05:36:15 pm
Thanks both. I will wait until my control panel acrylic arrives so I don't lose the washer in the meantime!