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Anyone made a auto 4way/8way switching joystick?
ranma:
I thought about this today, to implement on my new cab. I figured it couldn't be too hard to do. From the software side, it's easy to execute a script before entering the game to check what should be the correct setting. From the hardware side I think it should be simple too, but would like to see what others think.
I didn't investigate much and I've been away from building anything hardware related for some time. Thoughts:
1. I was thinking a standard servo should do OK to turn the 4way/8way plate 90°. And on the other hand, I see that using the joystick hardly produces any force upon the plate, even if it's loose (not locked by screws) it won't turn when used. So it shouldn't be a problem for any servo to keep the plate in place.
2. I need to find the way to use the servo with the computer easily. Maybe an IPAC with the led outputs and some electronics should do. I still have to investigate.
What do you think?, I'd like to hear ideas.
Ginsu Victim:
For the cost of doing what you're thinking, why not just go with a U360?
RandyT:
--- Quote from: Ginsu Victim on August 08, 2010, 06:15:28 pm ---For the cost of doing what you're thinking, why not just go with a U360?
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Because a U360 is not a true "physical restriction switching joystick" and that's why some folks are still plopping down restricted 4-ways next to them. But a servo is mucho bucks, and there are easier (and cheaper) ways to flip restrictor plates into one of two positions.
I've thought about it, but not prototyped the idea yet, well at least not the "auto" part ;).
RandyT
ranma:
hmm, I don't know exactly how that stick works. I see from the description that it has 2way, 4way, 8way, etc modes, but I don't get if this restricts the movements or just the input detection, as it also says it comes with restriction plates to physically restrict movements.
What I'm looking for is the true feeling of a 4way joystick on games that require it or where it's convenient (like Tetris The grand master 2). Can the U360 provide that? (without the physical restriction plates)
ranma:
--- Quote from: RandyT on August 08, 2010, 06:35:23 pm ---
--- Quote from: Ginsu Victim on August 08, 2010, 06:15:28 pm ---For the cost of doing what you're thinking, why not just go with a U360?
--- End quote ---
Because a U360 is not a true "physical restriction switching joystick" and that's why some folks are still plopping down restricted 4-ways next to them. But a servo is mucho bucks, and there are easier (and cheaper) ways to flip restrictor plates into one of two positions.
I've thought about it, but not prototyped the idea yet, well at least not the "auto" part ;).
RandyT
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Our messages crossed. That's what I though...
So, anything specific on the "easier (and cheaper) ways to flip restrictor plates into one of two positions"? ;)
As I said, although I'm an electronic engineer, I'm not very close to the hardware side of things any more.
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