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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: JamesS on January 14, 2004, 01:05:28 pm
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Ok, I notice it looks like everone bolts their joystick from the bottom. What size hole do you use for where the Joystick sticks up?
I thought originally you just cut a square hole, set the Part of the Joystick with switches into it and then bolt it to the top.
But I got to thinking that did not seem right. So what do people use as normally?
Sorry if this is another stupid question.
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Ok, I notice it looks like everone bolts their joystick from the bottom. What size hole do you use for where the Joystick sticks up?
I thought originally you just cut a square hole, set the Part of the Joystick with switches into it and then bolt it to the top.
But I got to thinking that did not seem right. So what do people use as normally?
Sorry if this is another stupid question.
Generally 1-1/8, same as the buttons. Could go wider if using really thick wood. You could cut a square recess into the bottom of the wood, but you probably don't want a hole (unless you are using a mounting plate).
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Thanks. I am using 3/4 MDF, I will try the same size as the Button hole to start with, if not good enough. Well, I will cross that bridge when I get to it.
Thanks.
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the only things you have to think about when drilling the hole are these:
1. bigger than the shaft of the joystick (obviously)
2. large enough that the shaft can move in all directions freely
3. small enough that the dust cover covers it up.
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Thanks Jako.
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I believe I went 1-1/4 and it seemed to work just fine. I did the same fo the buttons (couldn't find a decent 1-1/8 at the time) and the holes were too big for the buttons, but still useable. If you position the buttons carefully, it will cover all of a 1-1/4 hole, however....