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Help me plan and execute auto 4-8 way joystick replacement?
Bramlet:
Well, I got my robocop arcade hooked up to the pc. The 8 way games are great but the 4 ways are a little frustrating. I would like to switch to an automated 4-8way joystick setup without messing up the machine too much. It has a metal control panel. I have already purchased some servos and some servo controllers. I should only need one of each but I got 3 extra servos and an extra controller to play around with afterwards.
Since it is a metal control panel I am unsure of how to mount things. I have not chosen a joystick yet, because I would like some input from those who have done this before. I have never actually built my own arcade controls so I am very new to even installing new buttons.
With a wood panel you can screw into the wood, but with a metal control panel do I want to weld some kind of mounts for the servo and controller?
Bramlet:
Reserved for links of interest.
Related BYOAC wiki article: http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/4way_to_8way_Auto-switching_Joystick_Mod
darthpaul tutorial thread: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=113249.0
another thread: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=104762.0
TopJimmyCooks:
The pro way to do it - weld some threaded studs onto the bottom. very strong and permanent, but it will mess up your overlay if you're keeping it.
The way I would do it: cut a 1/2" piece of plywood to a shape that fits where you want to put the servo and epoxy it to the underside of the metal cp. Make sure it's clean and dry and maybe hit the metal with sandpaper or a wire brush. then, you'll have a place where you can woodscrew your servo and controller and move it around if you need to. Keep in mind where your buttons and control arm will be so you don't block yourself. it can get tight under there.
Bramlet:
Here's what we're working with, the canvas as it were. The overlay is already in bad shape. You can see the original blue in the underneath pic, and many cracks.
TopJimmyCooks:
cut a piece of plywood that fits between one set of the red/blue buttons and the curve of the CP front. You'll be set. Even if I had welding capability, I would do it this way. Good luck.
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