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Suzo Inductive Joystick Switchable 4/8 way mod

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ChadTower:

Wouldn't that depend on the min value of the pot?  I read "shorting the pot" as bridging it to 0 ohms.  If that is the case, and the min value is (for example) 5 ohms, you are not setting it to min resistance and could actually damage whatever is down the circuit from it.

Level42:
Mmm, well I measured a couple of pots I have around here. F.i. a 100 K Ohm pot has a value of about 50 Ohms when turned fully to one side. Compared to the 100K max that is relatively close to 0 Ohms. (100.000 to 50).

In theory, every pot should be able to go to 0 ohms. But physical restrictions (especialy on th e rather cheap carbon types we are discussing now) prevent this to be real, and it's also not really that important in pratical applications.

Since the 4/8 way pot in the Inductive is only 100 Ohms, the fully turned value is very close to a real 0. I measured 2 ohms. If the connected electronics can handle a 2 Ohms resistance, it can also handle 0 ohms.

See: http://sound.westhost.com/pots.htm for more info

If you are REALLY worried about it, why not find a 2 Ohm resistor (good luck !) and solder it in series with one of the connected wires.  :D

lustreking:

--- Quote from: Level42 on May 25, 2006, 12:36:08 pm ---Get them while they last at www.tntamusements.com !

--- End quote ---

I emailed Todd from TNT last week and he said they only have 20 left...  make that 19...  I bought another one so I have a pair

-S

Level42:
Damn. And Suzo Headquarters here in Holland has only about 25 left, but those are the 32 mm handle version, only suitable for cocktails IMHO.

I think I'm gonna order an extra set...for.......I don't know what for....maybe my new vertical only cab, or or or my vector cab or or....just for keeps ! ;)

Grasshopper:
Personally I would still use two pots selectable with a toggle switch as this gives you more flexibility. Not all 8 way joysticks are the same. Depending upon the game, you might want an 8 way joystick that is either biased towards or against the diagonals. Pots are very cheap compared to the overall cost of the joystick so I can't really see any downside to this approach.

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