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Title: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: georgemcfly on August 21, 2008, 09:56:21 pm
Got 2 in today, the square actuator on the bottom: I can twist the joy and it activates all 4 of the cherry switches. Is the joy supposed to be able to turn? Seems really REALLY cheap. I guess I'm missing something or I've assembled it wrong.
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: dislikedword on August 21, 2008, 10:31:54 pm
Mine in my SF2:CE were the same way. Im a loser and havent yet wired m cp al the way but I am wondering the same thing.
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: jban4us on August 21, 2008, 10:41:37 pm
Mine do the same thing. My j-stick does it as well, but has a round actuator so it doesn't do anything. Seems like most sticks would be able to since the shafts are just held in by e clips.
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: Paul Olson on August 21, 2008, 10:42:28 pm
There is too much tension somewhere. The stick should be able to turn without hitting the switches. The c-clip might be in the wrong place making it too tight.  :dunno
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: kowal on August 22, 2008, 06:31:59 am
New Comp from Happ is knockoff from china (have black actuator not floating)
buy oryginal iL Eurojoystick from Lizaed Lick or Ponyboy (white actuator)
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: MrMojoZ on August 22, 2008, 11:02:55 am
I could see some resistance from people not understanding that IL makes they joysticks they want and refusing to buy anything that dosen't say Happ on it. Lets educate.
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: georgemcfly on August 22, 2008, 11:59:55 am
Get what you pay for I guess.

I don't like how the joystick will turn 45 degrees or so.

The IL from Licklizzard any better? Or would one of the leaf switch type be better?
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: RandyT on August 22, 2008, 12:03:57 pm
New Comp from Happ is knockoff from china (have black actuator not floating)

I ran across this issue on one yesterday.  It is not the "norm" for these sticks, rather what appears to be a QC issue. 

Some float and are just  fine while others do not. 

Starting today, I will be modifying the actuators so that they fit properly before any HAPP Competition sticks purchased from GGG are shipped.  Anyone who has recently purchased one from GGG and is seeing this issue can send their actuator back to me and have it fixed at no charge.  Anyone else will need to complain to HAPP (and I recommend that you do.  It's how these things get fixed.)

RandyT

Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: cadmium on August 22, 2008, 02:51:24 pm
Get what you pay for I guess.

It's a $2 difference, so i don't think cost is an issue.

I should have gotten the IL's. I have 2 Happ comps and neither "float". In fact one was so tight I couldn't even get the shaft far enough through to attach the c-clip. It works okay and certainly isn't going anywhere (ever, I think I'll have to saw the shaft off to remove it).

I'm half tempted to drop the $25 to switch to IL's. I think red would look better anyway  ;)
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: RandyT on September 15, 2008, 02:50:13 pm

Rather than start a new thread on the subject, I'll post an update here and hope that people see it.

I've been working with HAPP to help them remedy this situation, and have sent them samples which I have made the modifications to (I.e. the modded, properly functioning units as they are shipped to our customers), as well as explanations as to what the problem is.  I just heard back from them and they now understand it and are addressing the issue.

In the meantime, HAPP will be shipping us the white IL actuators for our current stock of units, which will bring these fully on par with the performance of the IL comp-style sticks without me having to put the extra labor into them.  Understand that the out-of-spec actuator issue is still ongoing with many of the currently shipping HAPP Competition sticks, but not with any of the units purchased through GroovyGameGear.

Just wanted to bring the community up to speed on our efforts to get this straightened out.

RandyT
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: Ginsu Victim on September 15, 2008, 02:58:19 pm
Great timing, RandyT! You just shipped me two of them! Thanks!
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: kowal on September 15, 2008, 04:59:06 pm
exchange actuator on white will not help.
still to be hear odd double cliques on microswitch.
new comp is ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---
original Spanish only and cherry D series micro

my solution from HAPP - stop producing ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- in china
HAPP kill P360, Competion and now my colleague bought Happ Super on E-bay and he got Chinese cracking ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---, manual is from HAPP and cherry KWJ micro (only Suzo and Happ use KWJ). new Happ Super also is from china?
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: RandyT on September 15, 2008, 05:36:06 pm
exchange actuator on white will not help.
still to be hear odd double cliques on microswitch.

I saw this once.  It was just a bad Cherry switch, not anything to do with the Competition stick design.

new comp is ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---

I respect your opinion, but that's all it is and I disagree.  I've been over these sticks with a set of micrometers and everything else is spot on.  The original design was based on a lot of input from HAPP, so it's as much theirs as anyone else's who might attempt to claim it as their own.

The motion is smooth and precise with the actuator fixed, the same as the IL manufactured variety.  IMHO, maybe even a bit smoother.

RandyT

Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: Ginsu Victim on September 15, 2008, 05:59:17 pm
Good to hear. Can't wait to try em.
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: ponyboy on September 15, 2008, 07:50:29 pm
I have the original Competiton Joysticks in STOCK from iL!!!   Price is a slightly higher but no worries!!!

Also, when you purchase a Happ Comp Stick watch for the colors especially Green.  They do not match the pushbuttons.  Not only is Happ having a mechanical problem but they are having color matching problems as well.  Especially if you take a Comp Stick and a Comp Pushbutton they do not match.  Happ pours the Comp Sticks in China and still purchases the Comp Pushbutton from iL.

If you need the Comp Sticks I have them readily available in the following colors:  Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Black and a New color Orange.  Also, the shaft and dust washer are matching color to the stick.  9.95 ea.

Thanks,

Ponyboy
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: dmworking247 on September 16, 2008, 12:30:30 am
Randy/Anyone,

Are you able to provide some details on how to modify the actuators for those of us 'stuck' with Happ Comp joysticks where the actuator rotates with the joystick?

I have 4 doing the same thing, bought from 3 different sources. :(
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: RandyT on September 16, 2008, 02:59:37 am
Randy/Anyone,

Are you able to provide some details on how to modify the actuators for those of us 'stuck' with Happ Comp joysticks where the actuator rotates with the joystick?

I have 4 doing the same thing, bought from 3 different sources. :(

The process is simple, just opening up the ID, but the requirements from a tooling standpoint are unfortunately high.  Most don't have a 9/16" drill bit / reamer and a drill press, but that's the minimum equipment required to make the mod.

I'm guessing you didn't buy any of them from GGG, but regardless, if you want to send them to me a with a stamped, self addressed manila envelope so I can just ream them and throw them back into the mailbox, I'll help you out.

RandyT
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: kagaden on September 16, 2008, 03:05:40 am
Randy/Anyone,

Are you able to provide some details on how to modify the actuators for those of us 'stuck' with Happ Comp joysticks where the actuator rotates with the joystick?

I have 4 doing the same thing, bought from 3 different sources. :(

The process is simple, just opening up the ID, but the requirements from a tooling standpoint are unfortunately high.  Most don't have a 9/16" drill bit / reamer and a drill press, but that's the minimum equipment required to make the mod.

I'm guessing you didn't buy any of them from GGG, but regardless, if you want to send them to me a with a stamped, self addressed manila envelope so I can just ream them and throw them back into the mailbox, I'll help you out.

RandyT


Any chances on selling any + shipping? :D I have some coming in and I don't believe they'll be fixed (from Divemaster). The last set I got from him were like this also, I thought it was weird but didn't really question it until this thread.

Edit: I'd be in for about 6 of them if so. :)
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: dmworking247 on September 16, 2008, 03:29:51 am
Randy/Anyone,

Are you able to provide some details on how to modify the actuators for those of us 'stuck' with Happ Comp joysticks where the actuator rotates with the joystick?

I have 4 doing the same thing, bought from 3 different sources. :(
I'm guessing you didn't buy any of them from GGG, but regardless, if you want to send them to me a with a stamped, self addressed manila envelope so I can just ream them and throw them back into the mailbox, I'll help you out.

RandyT


Hahaha, I was just about to type "no I didn't" when I realised... wait a sec, yes I did... I bought two of the blue ones from you around March/April timeframe when I visited the US... they've been sitting in a box since then and I brought them out when I started building some desktop joysticks the other day.

I do have a drill press, but 9/16 is 14.2mm... which is a pretty odd metric measurement.  Is there a danger of boring them out too much? How precise does it have to be?

Return postage to the US would be a bit of a pain though... I'll have a think about what I can do.

Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: kowal on September 16, 2008, 08:35:32 am
It was just a bad Cherry switch, not anything to do with the Competition stick design.
old happ (from iL) use KWJ "bad" switches and meny other stick use "bad" switches KWJ
Quote
I respect your opinion, but that's all it is and I disagree
I respect your opinion (china happ vendor) :P


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Are you able to provide some details on how to modify the actuators for those of us 'stuck' with Happ Comp joysticks where the actuator rotates with the joystick?
1. use sand paper on actuator tube/slave
2. iL vendor
3. e-bay and Wico Conical Joystick with improved actuator ;D


 
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: RandyT on September 16, 2008, 12:03:01 pm
Hahaha, I was just about to type "no I didn't" when I realised... wait a sec, yes I did... I bought two of the blue ones from you around March/April timeframe when I visited the US... they've been sitting in a box since then and I brought them out when I started building some desktop joysticks the other day.

If so, then send them to me (actuators only) and I'll fix them and cover the return postage.

Quote
I do have a drill press, but 9/16 is 14.2mm... which is a pretty odd metric measurement.  Is there a danger of boring them out too much? How precise does it have to be?

.2mm is only about .008", if my math is correct, so 14mm will be fine. 15mm will give you too much slop.

I respect your opinion (china happ vendor) :P

I offer products from a number of vendors and don't have odd sentimental attachments to one or the other.  Either something works well or it doesn't, and when it doesn't, I work with that vendor to improve it for the benefit of everyone.  So far, you have just arbitrarily decided that anything that comes from China is junk, instead of applying some good engineering principles and stating why it is you believe this to be true.

Nationalism has no place in a discussion about the mechanical properties of a joystick.

RandyT
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: kowal on September 16, 2008, 12:56:31 pm
wow Nationalism in discussion about joystick knockoff
 :notworthy: Godwin law :notworthy:
Quote
I work with that vendor to improve it for the benefit of everyone
improve is one - original from iL
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: RandyT on September 16, 2008, 01:05:43 pm
joystick knockoff - original from iL

Based on my conversations with industry insiders who were there at the time, it is far more appropriate to view this as the same exact design from a different manufacturer.  A "knockoff" implies IP theft, which is not the case here.

RandyT
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: CheffoJeffo on September 16, 2008, 01:07:00 pm
Am I correct in my understanding that the issue is that the new actuators (they aren't really a knockoff if the order and specs come from the originating company) are a bit too tight ?

EDIT: I see Randy already addressed the bit about the term knockoff.


Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: RandyT on September 16, 2008, 01:25:25 pm
Am I correct in my understanding that the issue is that the new actuators (they aren't really a knockoff if the order and specs come from the originating company) are a bit too tight ?

That's all.  The actuator is supposed to "float" in order to automatically square itself to the switches.  If it's too tight, it's possible to change the angle of the actuator face in relation to the switches by spinning the stick.  As spinning of the stick is inevitable (and often desirable) during use, the non-floating actuator makes for an odd switching dynamic.

All parts between the two manufacturers are completely interchangeable, which is why it is possible to swap the IL manufactured actuator for the HAPP part.

RandyT
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: kowal on September 16, 2008, 02:21:24 pm
it is not only the problem of float
odd switch double click is effect faster engage (not no-floating).
in Chinese crap the relation of throw to engagement is be disturbed
engage is 2degrees faster on china knockoff and have better diagonals (only 1 positive thing)
actuator presses plunger under different angle in vertical, he crushes him from up,  does with him "trigger"
EOT
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: RandyT on September 16, 2008, 03:04:29 pm
it is not only the problem of float
odd switch double click is effect faster engage (not no-floating).
in Chinese crap the relation of throw to engagement is be disturbed
engage is 2degrees faster on china knockoff and have better diagonals (only 1 positive thing)
actuator presses plunger under different angle in vertical, he crushes him from up,  does with him "trigger"

I'm not sure which part is more bizarre; the fact that you believe that 2 degrees difference in actuation is related to anything beyond the normal manufacturing variances of the microswitches, the idea that 2 degrees of variance would actually affect the proper use of an 8-way switch based stick, or that you expect people to believe that you have a setup that can actually 100% reliably measure this tiny difference.

You really are reaching here, and it is much more useful to focus on the important aspects of the situation at hand.

RandyT
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: CheffoJeffo on September 16, 2008, 03:43:03 pm
Not to mention the question of how many sticks he has tested.

 :dunno
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: kowal on September 16, 2008, 04:15:07 pm
I have 2 pcs from Happ 27/09/2007 1y ago:), I was one of first who get china crap lol my lucky!  ;D ;D ;D

(http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/8311/beztytuugk5.th.png) (http://img119.imageshack.us/my.php?image=beztytuugk5.png)

both are quicker. on eurojoystick throw to engage it looks how 2:1 on china looks how 3:1
let's are serious - other meny players from SRK give the same noticed: china have better diagonals and clique more quickly. and this situation it is normal (in other stick too) faster engage (regard of throw) get more rage diagonals

 
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: RandyT on September 16, 2008, 05:03:59 pm
let's are serious - other meny players from SRK give the same noticed:

Yes, I saw that discussion.  In it, there were a lot of wildly misguided notions as to why there was a difference.  I even registered intending to post in that bizarre thread, but never got around to doing it.

Again, different switches give a different engagement point.  Even switches which provide these specifications provide a range, as the manufacturing cannot be controlled so tightly in such an inexpensive part.  This means that switches labeled with exactly the same part number will very probably have actuation points that are different by several degrees when triangulated to the stick.

The double-click issue I found once, and never again, followed the switch, not the actuator.  It's very simple to see that it was a switch problem. 

Trust me, the volume of these that pass through my hands would yield a "kick in the groin" of huge proportions if they were as bad as you are attempting to make them out to be.  The only reason it has taken this long to surface is because the actuator issue is not a consistent problem.  Some of the ones being shipped are perfectly fine and work extremely well.  The important thing that you and others most likely don't realize is that plastic parts are made in multi-cavity molds, and each cavity needs to be individually machined.  This ends up giving each part a specific personality.  The faulty actuator is likely the result of only one cavity (out of many) that needs to be addressed in order to take care of it once and for all.

What really makes the issue difficult is when two people, who got their sticks from the same company on the same day, can't understand why one person says there's "no problem", while the other says they are "crap".  And this is a problem because they are both correct, but neither knows quite why without more information.  As this information is unlikely to arrive, or be properly considered by those individuals, we end up seeing uneducated speculation that does little more than create hysteria over a very small, very fixable issue.

So how about we give this "china crap" stupidity a rest and get concerned with getting the issue taken care of so that no-one in the community need be concerned about where the joystick was manufactured to ensure they get one that works well.  The direction the U.S. dollar is heading means that the IL parts are going to get a lot more expensive very shortly, and some of us aren't paid in Euros.

RandyT
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: kagaden on September 16, 2008, 06:22:30 pm
So Randy, about that actuator purchase... ;)

I know the ones I have now are non-floating, and I was wondering why it felt flawed :(
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: kowal on September 17, 2008, 02:19:34 am
iL eurojoystick on KWJ work fine engage is longer on joystick

it is not the switch activation problem only switch construction, D series have are more solid plunger, base and mechanism
plunger on KWJ is delicate, less stable (in vertical on joystick). It generates double click (clique)

http://img90.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kwjky1.gif

but stick still have too fas engage only other switch is more solid and they sustain better push from top. it is still joystick crap problem not switches


You did not check it - it is true. You say stupidity.  :P





Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: TOK on September 17, 2008, 06:07:48 am
Its admirable that Randy T keeps an open mind to Chinese manufacturing, and can totally see how one bad mold can affect a companies products... The thing is is that these "crap" comments aren't coming from nowhere. Toys are almost all coming from China now and the quality on them is abysmal. Anyone with kids can tell you how much of it breaks on day 1, and how plastic molds for latches and stuff on toys fall apart in your hands. That isn't even addressing lead based paint found on Chinese toys and candy tainted with poisons. Chinese vehicles, their next huge export, have scored the worst crash test scores since crash test data has been recorded.

Yes, this joystick issue is a minor thing, but I disagree that making anything in China is a good idea at this point.
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: RandyT on September 17, 2008, 10:30:20 am
iL eurojoystick on KWJ work fine engage is longer on joystick

it is not the switch activation problem only switch construction, D series have are more solid plunger, base and mechanism
plunger on KWJ is delicate, less stable (in vertical on joystick). It generates double click (clique)

http://img90.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kwjky1.gif

but stick still have too fas engage only other switch is more solid and they sustain better push from top. it is still joystick crap problem not switches


You did not check it - it is true. You say stupidity.  :P

I did check it.  What you say happens, doesn't.  If it did, it would be doing it on many, many sticks, and on every switch.

Yes, this joystick issue is a minor thing, but I disagree that making anything in China is a good idea at this point.

This is starting to become a discussion for P&R, but this is ridiculous, TOK.  Damned near everything is made in China nowadays, most likely including the keyboard you typed that reply on.  Categorically condemning the products of a massive country when you are using them everyday (and you are) without issue is simple prejudice.  And the next time one of your your kids toys "falls apart in your hands", bear in mind that it had the name of an American corporation stamped on it.  Design, QC, and ultimate responsibility for that product lies with that name, not the factory who followed their orders.

RandyT
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: Ginsu Victim on September 17, 2008, 10:35:49 am
Damned near everything is made in China nowadays, most likely including the keyboard you typed that reply on. 

Flips over keyboard and looks....

Yep, my HP keyboard is made in China. It has lasted several years in a work environment without fail.
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: MrMojoZ on September 17, 2008, 10:53:41 am
Don't confuse "made in China" with "made as cheaply as possible but you will buy it anyway because it costs less". Chinese factories make items as good as they are required to by the people paying for the product.

If you don't like Happ Chinese sticks then Happ is the one who is responsible. Happ is running their products into the ground while trading on a name they made years ago, I won't be buying anymore of their stuff.
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: Ginsu Victim on September 17, 2008, 10:59:21 am
Don't confuse "made in China" with "made as cheaply as possible but you will buy it anyway because it costs less". Chinese factories make items as good as they are required to by the people paying for the product.

That's pretty obvious. It doesn't matter where it's made, only who is behind it and how much they care about making a quality item. Go to a site like http://www.dealextreme.com/ to see examples of good products contrasted against cheap-as-all-hell products.
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: RandyT on September 17, 2008, 11:24:04 am
If you don't like Happ Chinese sticks then Happ is the one who is responsible. Happ is running their products into the ground while trading on a name they made years ago, I won't be buying anymore of their stuff.

As one who is very close to this situation, I can tell you that it's not intentional.  If it were, then my complaints would have fallen on deaf ears, and they have not.  My humble opinion is that they are merely suffering from what many American companies are suffering from and that is what I refer to as a "talent void".  I get the feeling that the folks who were instrumental in these designs and knew what they did and why, simply aren't around anymore, and someone who doesn't really understand them was pushed into a situation where they had to deal with them.  Sometimes an individual's best isn't good enough in a situation like this, so they have to rely on end-users to tell them what they need to do better.

And BTW, this move to Chinese manufacturing was not a money grab.  It was something they needed to do to stay competitive (read: in business) thus securing their future.  There have been actual knockoffs of the HAPP designs being produced in China for some time now.  Their main customers (the machine builders) tend to be more cost conscious and less astute than we tend to be, so HAPP found themselves competing against their own designs, but with a huge cost disadvantage.  It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see where that would have led them.

If the people in this community want to continue to have good parts at good prices, the answer is not to boycott, rather to help educate and hold them accountable so everyone wins.  If you try to help and get ignored, that's a different case, but I don't believe that  this is what is happening here.

RandyT
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: kowal on September 17, 2008, 12:43:40 pm
the difference on Competion (china-crap) and Eurojoystick (iL) is the same as  difference between X - arcade (china -crap) and Compact Joystick (iL aka super joystick).
but if someone on this forum ask: better to buy X-arcade or Happ Super?
every would answer :HAPP super! because is original and Happ (iL) have better realization than BaoLian!  :jerry :jerry
and it is normal...

RT do not tell that you checked, because You did not know where problem comes into being. you found first info on this subject lol!
and You still do not believe! ;)
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: RandyT on September 17, 2008, 01:27:11 pm
the difference on Competion (china-crap) and Eurojoystick (iL) is the same as  difference between X - arcade (china -crap) and Compact Joystick (iL aka super joystick).
but if someone on this forum ask: better to buy X-arcade or Happ Super?
every would answer :HAPP super! because is original and Happ (iL) have better realization than BaoLian!  :jerry :jerry
and it is normal...

RT do not tell that you checked, because You did not know where problem comes into being. you found first info on this subject lol!
and You still do not believe! ;)

Actually, if you ask anyone who owns an X-Arcade (and I have those sticks here as well) the only complaint on the sticks is that the switches are more "clicky".  Most recommend changing the switches to Cherries.

And you can believe what you want.  My observations are ongoing and I see new Comp sticks everyday.  Yours are based on 2 units that you purchased a year ago during the transitional phase.

RandyT
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: kowal on September 17, 2008, 03:05:57 pm
wow
sell X - arcade
and baolian microswitch
you will be rich


two crap will suffice, if you have eyes
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: Ginsu Victim on September 17, 2008, 03:16:19 pm
So, RandyT would take the time to do the modifications to makes these sticks work better than Happ themselves are shipping them, but ignore them being junk? What sense does that make?

If they were junk, he wouldn't sell them. There are plenty of other stores online selling CRAP. Happ isn't what it used to be, but at least they're listening and working to improve. If they sucked, you wouldn't see so many of us still using their parts.
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: CheffoJeffo on September 17, 2008, 03:37:53 pm
wow
sell X - arcade
and baolian microswitch
you will be rich

Are you suggesting that you are richer than the folks who sell these ?

two crap will suffice, if you have eyes

But will not if you have brain ... do the math ... sampling theory 101.

One of first joysticks I ever bought was NIB and had two defective switches.

One could say that the brand of joystick sucked.

One could say that the brand of switch sucked.

Or one could do the math since, it turns out, both are considered quality products (even by your standards).
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: kowal on September 17, 2008, 03:57:26 pm
all vendors in Euro and meny in USA (LizardLick or Ponyboy) came back to iL. they do not buy Competion in HAPP, only from iL - do not want to lose marks
this is fact ;D

if you have brain read subject and first post wiseacre
this is subject why competion works bad
bad
no "good new china comp from HAPP"

Quote
One of first joysticks I ever bought...
your history of childhood does not interest me
write this on blog or diary >:D




Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: Ginsu Victim on September 17, 2008, 04:00:44 pm
all vendors in Euro and meny in USA (LizardLick or Ponyboy) came back to iL. they do not buy Competion in HAPP, only from iL - do not want to lose marks
this is fact ;D

LizardLick sells IL and Happ in Competition style.
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: RandyT on September 17, 2008, 04:04:05 pm
all vendors in Euro and meny in USA (LizardLick or Ponyboy) came back to iL. they do not buy Competion in HAPP, only from iL - do not want to lose marks
this is fact ;D

They did this largely because of the "chicken little" mentality perpetuated by folks like yourself.

There's more "bad perception" in this case than "bad parts".  HAPP is to blame for the second item, guess who's to blame for the first?  At least they are working on fixing their end.

RandyT
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: CheffoJeffo on September 17, 2008, 04:08:22 pm
Quote
One of first joysticks I ever bought...
your history of childhood does not interest me
write this on blog or diary >:D

And to think that I left the "kowal just turns to ridicule when he runs out of facts and can't make the math work" out of my original post.

My fault for thinking that you could actually understand the point about your lack of statistical ability.

I'm going to go play Robotron with my sloppy, grimy, gritty, terribly-responsive Wico's.

 >:D

Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: kowal on September 18, 2008, 02:07:19 am
Joystick acts bad. actuator not turned (can activate direction when shaft turn),  bad press plunger (2x clic), execution is worse (wsher, e-clip, stell shaft)
but RT said,  it is only collusion "chicken little"
Jesus

hey CheffoJeffo
you want  discussion? lol You read this topic and first post? still not!
and I too wrote here about Wico :P
99% your post on this forum is pseudofunny offtopic
We can discuss in circus not on BYOAC
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Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: CheffoJeffo on September 18, 2008, 06:27:47 am
99% your post on this forum is pseudofunny offtopic

I keep trying, but never seem to reach that magical 100%.   

:cry:
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: Ginsu Victim on September 18, 2008, 08:24:05 am
I got my Happ Comps from GroovyGameGear (http://www.GroovyGameGear.com) yesterday and the modification to the actuator worked brilliantly. I've twisted the stick every way I can and have had no accidental switch engages or unintentional diagonals. It floats exactly as it should.

Thanks RandyT!
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: MrMojoZ on September 18, 2008, 10:05:36 am
If the people in this community want to continue to have good parts at good prices, the answer is not to boycott, rather to help educate and hold them accountable so everyone wins.  If you try to help and get ignored, that's a different case, but I don't believe that  this is what is happening here.

RandyT

Fair enough Randy, I hope they can get back into the swing of things before it is too late. The main reason I'm not buying Happ stuff anymore is I've found I prefer the feel of higher end Japanese sticks, the quality drop was just icing on the cake.
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: RandyT on September 18, 2008, 04:38:55 pm

Something more for Kowal.  I just ran across another one of those "double click" situations on one of the HAPP sticks.   But before I go on, I want to make sure that it's understood the the switch actuates perfectly normally, and it's only an audio anomaly, not one that affects operation.  IOW, the contacts themselves make one click and stay there.  It's not an oscillation.

 It was one switch that was doing it.  So I turned the actuator and it did indeed follow the actuator.  I noticed a very slight rough edge on the actuator, so I cleaned it up a bit and as if by magic, the sound went back to a single click.

But here's the funny part;  I pulled one of the IL sticks off the shelf (still have a small stock of them set aside).  I put it together to double-check the angle of incidence against the switch actuators (to humor Kowal) and not only did it make the exact same "double click" noise, it did it on *3* of the switches!  Actually a worse scenario with the IL stick than the HAPP one, and the angle of incidence is exactly the same.

I think it's safe to say that that "this myth is busted".

RandyT
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: Mauzy on September 21, 2008, 11:05:46 pm
If there was a way for me to edit the wiki without registering a new account I'd work on it. I love the utility. Best thing since Webdings. Until the underscore snafu is worked out, I will remain a lazy asshat.
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: Ginsu Victim on September 21, 2008, 11:10:37 pm
If there was a way for me to edit the wiki without registering a new account I'd work on it. I love the utility. Best thing since Webdings. Until the underscore snafu is worked out, I will remain a lazy asshat.

You're in the wrong topic.
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: TOK on September 22, 2008, 05:47:08 am
If there was a way for me to edit the wiki without registering a new account I'd work on it. I love the utility. Best thing since Webdings. Until the underscore snafu is worked out, I will remain a lazy asshat.

You're in the wrong topic.

Do you suppose he'd edit the wrong Wiki too?  :)
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: Mauzy on September 22, 2008, 04:31:23 pm
What the hell? I genuinely have no idea how that happened. Theres a a topic SOMEWHERE about Soft 15Khz getting a sub forum and it led to Wiki editing. I have no idea how I wound up posting here, but sorry about the hijack guys. 

BTW, here it is. There is such a thing. Im not that nuts  :dizzy:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=84651.0

If there was a way for me to edit the wiki without registering a new account I'd work on it. I love the utility. Best thing since Webdings. Until the underscore snafu is worked out, I will remain a lazy asshat.

You're in the wrong topic.

Do you suppose he'd edit the wrong Wiki too?  :)


Considering what just happened, yes.
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: kagaden on September 24, 2008, 03:03:23 am
So... sandpaper the actuator huh?

I guess that's what I'll have to do to get these stupid ---daisies--- to float. What a pain in the ass for a product that should work out of the box.  :banghead:
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: RandyT on September 24, 2008, 11:30:40 am
So... sandpaper the actuator huh?

Sandpaper won't work as well as a drill press and the proper size drill bit.  If you know someone with these tools, it would only take them a couple of minutes to do it for you.

BTW, starting yesterday, all HAPP Comps shipping from GroovyGameGear will now be including the white IL actuator.  This will continue until the issue with the HAPP manufactured actuator has been resolved at the production house.

RandyT
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: glonq on September 24, 2008, 12:00:28 pm
I bought a pair of happ comps from GGG a couple weeks ago.  Do I have gimped product?
Title: Re: HAPP Comp joys??
Post by: Ginsu Victim on September 24, 2008, 12:21:15 pm
No, RandyT's been fixing of them.