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Joystick with Shortest and Softest Throw?
captainobvious:
Hello everybody,
Some years ago, I got myself a Suzo Universal Inductive joystick (one of those magnetic ones).
I forgot if I pulled out the spring all together - or if I rigged it with a new/modified spring to make it a lot softer.
It still centers automatically, but is VERY soft.
I really like the short throw/travel of this stick [although I'd prefer it to be even shorter]. And obviously its softness (after I modified/removed the spring).
Unfortunately, it has developed what I only can describe as a 'bump'.
When I shift the stick/knob to one axis, its like it goes over a small bump. Then I have to use extra force to get over this bump. Firth then will the joystick's axis be triggered.
It seems to be the stick itself. Because when I turn the stick/knob, the little bump shifts axis as well, depending on which direction I turn the stick.
OK, so I want to replace the joystick.
My wish-list for a replacement unit would look something like this:
- Must have really, really short throw/travel.
- Must be very soft (or spring must be able to be modified/replaced with softer spring).
- Must be compatible with the old Ultimarc I-PAC.
I use the joystick to play Quake on the PC. I move the player with the joystick - to replace arrow keys.
Its absolutely crucial that the stick has short travel/throw, and can be modified to be very soft.
Any suggestions?
Thank you.
PS: the replacement joystick does not necessarily have to be a magnetic one.
AndyWarne:
The Ultrastik 360 with octagonal restrictor and standard spring might fit the bill. You can fine-tune the 4 or 8-way map to your preference.
This can be used in USB mode or connected to the I-PAC.
Andy
butteroj:
I have a brand new suzo inductive I would be willing to sell!
captainobvious:
Hi guys,
Thanks for the replies.
Actually I'm regretting having named the thread as I did.
Now that I think of it, I actually would like to try a new stick all together.
I should just have named the thread "Joystick with Shortest and Softest Throw Wanted". [*edit* changed subject line now]
I heard that Seimitsu's have short throw.
Anybody own a Seimitsu?
emphatic:
Why not go with a SUZO 500? The Seimitsu's are of high quality, but they just can't compare to the Inductive in terms of throw and engage. If you want to try Seimitsu, I'd go with an LS-56 with an octagonal gate.
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