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New Product Request - scaled down arcade parts
leapinlew:
Is there an inexpensive way to buy a joystick\buttons that are 50% smaller than standard joysticks? I'm really enjoying the bartops and wish there was a smaller joystick\buttons I could use.
The joystick base doesn't need to be smaller - just the buttons. Perhaps a super with a machined shaft and smaller ball top? I'd pay approximately $20 for a smaller joystick and $5 per button.
RandyT? :)
Timoe:
Sanwa sells a 30mm ball top and 24mm buttons
They are pretty small
the Seimitsu LS-33 is a joystick with a tiny footprint
patrickl:
I used a nail and some putty for the PocketGalaga joystick :P I only wish someone would machine me a 5mm balltop for a 2mm shaft.
Ahigh:
I'd be interested in miniaturized arcade controls.
Maybe happ has some things for the bartop market?
RandyT:
--- Quote from: leapinlew on January 18, 2008, 06:07:39 pm ---Is there an inexpensive way to buy a joystick\buttons that are 50% smaller than standard joysticks? I'm really enjoying the bartops and wish there was a smaller joystick\buttons I could use.
The joystick base doesn't need to be smaller - just the buttons. Perhaps a super with a machined shaft and smaller ball top? I'd pay approximately $20 for a smaller joystick and $5 per button.
RandyT? :)
--- End quote ---
The buttons will be the only challenge if the joystick base can be the same size. Mini shafts with a small ball top would definitely be doable and I'll look into it when the machinist is done with the current project :)
But the buttons won't be so easy without ending up with something less than authentic looking. That being said, I do have one in mind that might be a nice alternative, but I'll have to get some samples in. I'll add it to the list.
RandyT
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