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DashRendar:
Apparently I stand corrected...?

I thought that was all preset from the JAMMA edge connector.  Guess I'm wrong.

mikev43:
ok what if I wanted to use the current control layout and add some buttons and one trackball and maybe a spinner type for arkanoid and tempest..  also I'm leaning towards using an old 19" crt 4:3 monitor instead of the arcade one..

One problem I do notice is the down action on the second player NEVER registers.. can this be fixed or do I need a new stick?

I do want it to be VERY easy if possible... but if I'm going to be wiring up some new buttons and what have you I kind of like the idea of gutting all the jamma crap out of it..

RayB:

--- Quote from: mikev43 on September 01, 2010, 04:49:26 pm ---One problem I do notice is the down action on the second player NEVER registers.. can this be fixed or do I need a new stick?
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Open up the control panel and look at it. Examine the joystick. Move it and watch what happens. It's all so simple you're going to kick yourself.

Rick:

--- Quote from: mikev43 on September 01, 2010, 04:49:26 pm ---One problem I do notice is the down action on the second player NEVER registers.. can this be fixed or do I need a new stick?
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--- Quote from: RayB on September 01, 2010, 05:10:01 pm ---Open up the control panel and look at it. Examine the joystick. Move it and watch what happens. It's all so simple you're going to kick yourself.
--- End quote ---

What RayB means to say is, when you press the stick 'down' the underside of the joystick will usually click a small microswitch, which will be attached to wires, which in turn, will go somewhere.  First, check to make sure the microswitch is there, connected, and making contact when you press the 'down action'.  Then, if it looks like it's making contact, check to see if the wire is attached securely.  If it is, follow it along to make sure it is still in once piece, is connected, and has no visible damage.

It's all a process.  There's basic troubleshooting involved, but check those first things first, and you'll do ok.

mikev43:

--- Quote from: Rick Elphinstone on September 02, 2010, 02:20:01 pm ---
--- Quote from: mikev43 on September 01, 2010, 04:49:26 pm ---One problem I do notice is the down action on the second player NEVER registers.. can this be fixed or do I need a new stick?
--- End quote ---


--- Quote from: RayB on September 01, 2010, 05:10:01 pm ---Open up the control panel and look at it. Examine the joystick. Move it and watch what happens. It's all so simple you're going to kick yourself.
--- End quote ---

What RayB means to say is, when you press the stick 'down' the underside of the joystick will usually click a small microswitch, which will be attached to wires, which in turn, will go somewhere.  First, check to make sure the microswitch is there, connected, and making contact when you press the 'down action'.  Then, if it looks like it's making contact, check to see if the wire is attached securely.  If it is, follow it along to make sure it is still in once piece, is connected, and has no visible damage.

It's all a process.  There's basic troubleshooting involved, but check those first things first, and you'll do ok.

--- End quote ---

cool thanks!!

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