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Title: Is there a way to reduce dead zone of JLF after hitting the switch?
Post by: equlizer on March 20, 2019, 09:47:34 pm: I'm finding that after you move left or right or whatever direction you are using, there is a dead zone before you hit the wall of the square or octo gate. Is there a way to reduce that?
Title: Re: Is there a way to reduce dead zone of JLF after hitting the switch?
Post by: Nephasth on March 20, 2019, 11:17:34 pm: Increase the diameter of the actuator sleeve at the point it makes contact with the gate.
Title: Re: Is there a way to reduce dead zone of JLF after hitting the switch?
Post by: equlizer on March 23, 2019, 02:50:11 am: What would be the best way of doing that? Thank you.
Title: Re: Is there a way to reduce dead zone of JLF after hitting the switch?
Post by: ZTylerDurden717 on March 23, 2019, 10:07:55 am: You want a 0.5mm actuator. I've heard the "delrin" material is much better at taking a beating than the actuator you'll find on focusattack.com. Unfortunately they are sold out at paradisearcadeshop.com at the moment.
Title: Re: Is there a way to reduce dead zone of JLF after hitting the switch?
Post by: BadMouth on March 24, 2019, 07:44:25 am: https://www.focusattack.com/kowal-1mm-oversize-actuator-for-sanwa-jlf-series-joystick/ (https://www.focusattack.com/kowal-1mm-oversize-actuator-for-sanwa-jlf-series-joystick/)

(https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server500/d90a4/product_images/uploaded_images/kowal-actuator-area.png)

Whether a mod is correct or incorrect would depend on what you're going for.
Shmup fans would want a reduced engagement zone was well, but they probably wouldn't be using square gates.
Title: Re: Is there a way to reduce dead zone of JLF after hitting the switch?
Post by: equlizer on March 28, 2019, 09:27:07 pm: I use octogates and i already fixed it so i have a small engagement area. I want the outside area to be less so the stick doesnt go so far out before it returns to center.
Title: Re: Is there a way to reduce dead zone of JLF after hitting the switch?
Post by: equlizer on April 02, 2019, 08:31:04 pm: Fixed all my problems. I used the aluminum tape that is used on ducts. Was able to make the engage area very small and the outer part very small. No play at all anymore!
Title: Re: Is there a way to reduce dead zone of JLF after hitting the switch?
Post by: pbj on April 02, 2019, 09:39:51 pm: I’ve been resisting the urge to say “tape” for a week.... and here we are.

:lol
Title: Re: Is there a way to reduce dead zone of JLF after hitting the switch?
Post by: Howard_Casto on April 03, 2019, 12:05:27 am: If duct tape doesn't fix it, you aren't using enough duct tape. Apparently this applies to aluminum duct tape as well.
Title: Re: Is there a way to reduce dead zone of JLF after hitting the switch?
Post by: Mr. Peabody on April 05, 2019, 09:11:06 pm: I doubt the tape will last. I would have looked for, had someone make, or 3D printed another actuator. I was thinking of this the other day for this kind of joystick design.
Title: Re: Is there a way to reduce dead zone of JLF after hitting the switch?
Post by: pbj on April 05, 2019, 09:39:58 pm: Lol OK bro
Title: Re: Is there a way to reduce dead zone of JLF after hitting the switch?
Post by: equlizer on April 06, 2019, 01:00:39 am: Quote from: Mr. Peabody on April 05, 2019, 09:11:06 pm
I doubt the tape will last. I would have looked for, had someone make, or 3D printed another actuator. I was thinking of this the other day for this kind of joystick design.

would i just take it in and tell them i want something like this but say want 2mm thicker on top and 3mm on bottom and profit? I can get something printed for free at the local library but i need a file to send them. Someone would have to make a 3d printer file for me :(
Title: Re: Is there a way to reduce dead zone of JLF after hitting the switch?
Post by: PL1 on April 06, 2019, 01:50:32 am: Quote from: equlizer on April 06, 2019, 01:00:39 am
I can get something printed for free at the local library but i need a file to send them. Someone would have to make a 3d printer file for me :(
There are three options here (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3441890) on Thingiverse.

If one of those .stl files doesn't fit properly, it wouldn't be hard to make a parametric version in OpenSCAD.

Scott
Title: Re: Is there a way to reduce dead zone of JLF after hitting the switch?
Post by: keilmillerjr on April 08, 2019, 07:51:36 pm: Paradise arcade makes oversized actuators. Might want a stiffer spring too. Cost peanuts.
Title: Re: Is there a way to reduce dead zone of JLF after hitting the switch?
Post by: Mr. Peabody on April 08, 2019, 10:45:04 pm: Quote from: pbj on April 05, 2019, 09:39:58 pm
Lol OK bro

Yes, as a custom gate is harder to come by, let alone one that fits well.