Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum

Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: tommyinajar on August 20, 2019, 03:03:22 pm

Title: Joust Defender joysticks best choice for CP-Still around?
Post by: tommyinajar on August 20, 2019, 03:03:22 pm

 As I mentioned elsewhere, I like "original" control panels when possible.

 I'm going to start a few and currently, I'm looking for a replacement or alternative for the Williams 2 ways.

 I'm not sure who they even were made by, shorter, I think? I didn't see any google results for repos. I can get actual used ones when they pop up on ebay, but as far as new??

Thanks!

Title: Re: Joust Defender joysticks best choice for CP-Still around?
Post by: leapinlew on August 20, 2019, 05:22:56 pm

I was lucky enough to get a NOS Defender stick on my machine.

After using it for a while, I'd be ok with a Happ Super, with the base cut to allow a close reverse button, and replace the bat handle on the super with a ball top. Also, cut a slot so it only goes up and down. Keep in mind that I haven't busted 100k yet, so it's possible if you are a hard core Defender player, there may be some nuances to a real stick vs the setup I just mentioned.

Title: Re: Joust Defender joysticks best choice for CP-Still around?
Post by: tommyinajar on August 21, 2019, 03:31:12 pm

Quote from: leapinlew on August 20, 2019, 05:22:56 pm

. Keep in mind that I haven't busted 100k yet, so it's possible if you are a hard core Defender player, there may be some nuances to a real stick vs the setup I just mentioned.

LOL Compared to me you're the king of kong. It's one of my favorite games, and I suck-majorly.

I remember it being kind of a nub of a joystick. Maybe someone else came chime in-same as??


I did google 1 from the EU for about $75 shipped from EU for about $75 shipped but its oos I think.
http://www.arcadeshop.de/product_info.php?products_id=1006&language=en

IDK If mounting is the same but game list-
   Defender
    Joust
    Joust 2
Moon Patrol
    Stargate
    Varkon

Taito:

    Ice Cold Beer
    Space Invaders Timeline (mini)
    Zeke's Peak

Title: Re: Joust Defender joysticks best choice for CP-Still around?
Post by: jimmer on August 21, 2019, 08:24:37 pm

It was made by Wico.  Dimensions attached.

This is my replacement:
https://www.jbgaming.co.uk/controls/zeroplay-2way-joystick/

Title: Re: Joust Defender joysticks best choice for CP-Still around?
Post by: Mr. Peabody on August 27, 2019, 01:06:42 am

Roller bearings. FANCY. I like it. Maybe it will catch on..... Maybe you should re-design all sticks, and show 'em what's what!