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bicho:
To all that replied, thank you!

I probably will not use T-moulding, perhaps use the router and shape it instead.\

The keywiz encoder is the new one, the one with the switch and screw-on terminals.

I bought the 3" trackball with a mounting kit.

As far as switching the joysticks from 4-8 way operation, I will build a restrictor plate to accomplish that.  That way I can change it as the game requires it.  I did not wanted to pay $35 ea for the ones that are switchable on the fly.

My friend, who is an electrical eng. will provide me with any wire I need.  I just need to tell him which gauge and color.

As far as mounting hardware goes, I have a source I can just walk in a take what I need.  (Ahh, the benefits of not burning any bridges.  My old job! ;)

I will try and post pictures of my progress when I actually get the parts and start building.  In the meantime, any other suggestions?


TIA!

FractalWalk:

--- Quote from: bicho on March 04, 2005, 01:14:20 pm ---As far as switching the joysticks from 4-8 way operation, I will build a restrictor plate to accomplish that.
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mahuti:
You must just be looking at groovygamegear's switchable joysticks... they're the only $35 switchable joysticks I know of. The T-stick Plus is only $24 and the T-stick is only $16... both switchable, and hardly more expensive than the average joystick.  If you're concerned about price, just look at ultimarc.com for the 3 switchable joysticks they have.

bicho:
What do you consider hard?

I was just thinking I use autocad, draw a plate big enough to cover the necessary travel of the stick, draw a cross, split the plate in a way to be able to mounted under the cover of the joystick and be done.

Also, I wish I knew about those other joystics before I placed the order.

FractalWalk:

--- Quote from: bicho on March 04, 2005, 02:23:06 pm ---What do you consider hard?

I was just thinking I use autocad, draw a plate big enough to cover the necessary travel of the stick, draw a cross, split the plate in a way to be able to mounted under the cover of the joystick and be done.
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It will take a lot more than that. You need to measure at what point in the travel of the stick the switches are activated and use that as your guide: too big and you haven't restricted anything, too small and the switch doesn't activate.

I've never tried it but I have read about people who have and they met with little success. You might want to contact OSCAR as he used to sell machined restrictors.

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