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RandyT:

--- Quote from: D_Harris on November 29, 2010, 10:18:44 am ---Is there some sort of adapter that will allow this joystick to be used in place of a standard joystick? (The longer side seems about right, but the shorter side is too short).

Also, what is the thickness of the base? (For months I've been searching for a joystick with a shallow profile and long stick for a wooden CP that has very little space beneath it).

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The item you linked to does not function as a true 4-way.  You will likely be disappointed with the ease in which you can hit diagonals with it, even in it's supposed 4-way mode.

As for mounting, just rotate the stick 90 degrees and it will fit between your current mounting holes.

Simple geometry indicates that longer sticks sometimes make for sloppier controls.  If you like the tight reaction time of the old school 4-way controls, you pretty much need to route a pocket into the underside of your panel.  Either that, or flush-mount them, which will take care of your depth concerns as well.

RandyT

D_Harris:
I don't know what you mean by "Flush-mount" them, but the original plan was to route out the underside of the control panel,but I'd need to use a metal plate because it would severely weaken the panel if I want it thin enough so that the joystick is at "classic height".

Thanks.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.

RandyT:

--- Quote from: D_Harris on November 29, 2010, 01:33:16 pm ---I don't know what you mean by "Flush-mount" them, but the original plan was to route out the underside of the control panel,but I'd need to use a metal plate because it would severely weaken the panel if I want it thin enough so that the joystick is at "classic height".

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Flush-mount means to cut a hole to accommodate the body of the stick and to route the top of the panel to accommodate the thickness of the metal plate.  You can then fill or use an overlay to finish. 

Also, You might not think so, but 1/4" of material is fine to hold a stick, as it is a small area surrounded by much thicker material.  It would take a hammer to break that through.  If the loss of 1/4" is enough to ruin your day, then you need to flush-mount.

RandyT

ntk:
thanks to all


--- Quote from: RandyT on November 28, 2010, 04:07:48 pm ---
Link  ;)

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i need to make a big order from you this week ( 600$ ) so i think i will add this to the order

thanks

D_Harris:

--- Quote from: RandyT on November 29, 2010, 01:51:39 pm ---
--- Quote from: D_Harris on November 29, 2010, 01:33:16 pm ---I don't know what you mean by "Flush-mount" them, but the original plan was to route out the underside of the control panel,but I'd need to use a metal plate because it would severely weaken the panel if I want it thin enough so that the joystick is at "classic height".

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Flush-mount means to cut a hole to accommodate the body of the stick and to route the top of the panel to accommodate the thickness of the metal plate.  You can then fill or use an overlay to finish. 

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Ok. Then that is exactly what I had intended to do. I just hope these joysticks are worth it, because the bottom of the stick has a nut on it. ?!?

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.

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