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Title: Does this joystick look correctly installed?
Post by: sfetaz on June 24, 2004, 05:56:07 pm

I have a slikstik quad control panel blank.  I also have Betson's version of a Super Joystick, with microswitches that have arms.

Look at this photo:

(http://www.ddreastcoast.com/cabinet/joystick.jpg)

The stick seems and feels too low.  Any idea what I am doing wrong?

Title: Re:Does this joystick look correctly installed?
Post by: sfetaz on June 24, 2004, 06:02:51 pm

And for reference, this is how I want it to be:

http://www.coinopexpress.com/screenshots/_9623.html

Notice how the shaft is much longer.

Title: Re:Does this joystick look correctly installed?
Post by: depressd on June 24, 2004, 06:16:23 pm

Could first please resize that picture ::)

Second, Did you route any of the bottom out. That will push the joystick up. If that is what your looking for.

Title: Re:Does this joystick look correctly installed?
Post by: jcoleman on June 24, 2004, 06:32:35 pm

Third, could you please take a picture that is in focus?  :)

Title: Re:Does this joystick look correctly installed?
Post by: Minwah on June 24, 2004, 06:33:20 pm

Quote from: depressd on June 24, 2004, 06:16:23 pm

Could first please resize that picture ::)

Second, Did you route any of the bottom out. That will push the joystick up. If that is what your looking for.

Now you know what it feels like to be a spider on stilts on a control panel  :D

Yeah route the underside to make the wood ~1/4" thick (I assume you have 3/4" wood).

Title: Re:Does this joystick look correctly installed?
Post by: sfetaz on June 24, 2004, 06:34:34 pm

Heh heh, thanks guys.  What do I use to route the wood in that area?  I have four sticks to install mind you.

Title: Re:Does this joystick look correctly installed?
Post by: Apollo on June 24, 2004, 06:38:30 pm

Router with a stright bit.