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goofy:
Anyone?

Also, How do you keep the spindle from having side-to-side movement? I've got a 1/4" spindle and a 1/4" bushing, but there is still some play which translates into wobble at the encoder wheel.

Xiaou2:

 while it can be fun to build them... the cost savings isnt that mcuh... and it will take a bit of time to order, wait for parts, or hunt for parts (gas$ + time),  build time...ect...

 and then... you still will have a spinner that is lower quality with a wobble and some 'play'  and maybe even a bit of sensor allignment issues.

 I recomend the slikstick spinner because of the dual bearings  (  www.slikstick.com  ), or oscars latest vortex spinner.  

goofy:
Yes, I fully agree with your reasoning on this topic as it is generally not much more expensive to buy than it is to build.

However, at this point I am trying to build many of these components mostly to learn the technology and building techniques. I will likely use these "scratch" built products for a secondary cab or for some standalone control panels. It is very likely that my main cabinet will have all bought pieces.

About 2 years ago I built a desktop control panel with two 8-way sticks and 6 buttons each using a hacked keyboard. This was a very fun and educational learning experience and I am very happy that I did it.

So, I will continue to hack together some controls as educational pieces.

Thenasty:
goto the project annoucements, the first one there shows how to build one or click on my link below the sig.

Stingray:

--- Quote from: Xiaou2 on September 09, 2004, 09:40:03 pm ---
 
 I recomend the slikstick spinner because of the dual bearings  (  www.slikstick.com  )

--- End quote ---

I agree. The Slikstik Tornado is an incredible controller. Tempest plays like a dream with it.

-S

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