8-way to 4 way switchable Joystick (build your own or for sale, let me know)

Posted by Derrick Renaud on 16, 2001 at 8:11 AM:

I have more details with graphics of the way my IC modifies joystick response at:
http://www.rentrondesign.homestead.com/joy8_4.html

No offence to other people making the same kind of project, but you can not just ignore the diagonals. That is the exclusive mode of my IC, and I do not recomend to use it for most games. Sticky mode works the best.

Say you are playing QIX in exclusive mode. You will notice the fuse at the end of your line will start burning every time you change directions. This does not happen in sticky mode. Also the diagonals of an 8-way stick tend to have more of an angle of response then the main direction (at least on the HotRod), so you will notice the joystick keeps going to off in exclusive mode.

Anyone interested in the chip complete with hookup cable, let me know.
$50 Canadian for 2. $30 for 1. This includes shipping.

Follow Ups:

• Thanks for the Info (more) Tiger-Heli 3/19/2001 (0)
• Switching the activator is the ONLY way to switch 8-way to 4-way (MORE) The Maverick 3/16/2001 (5)
  • Turning the rubber piece over is not the same as a 4-way joystick either. Derrick Renaud 3/16/2001 (4)
    • Programmed chip? Joe D 3/19/2001 (0)
    • Agreed. The best sticks have a moveable detent plate. Andy Warne 3/17/2001 (0)
    • Re: Turning the rubber piece over is not the same as a 4-way joystick either. RandyT 3/16/2001 (1)
      • Re: Turning the rubber piece over is not the same as a 4-way joystick either. Aaron 3/17/2001 (0)
• Re: 8-way to 4 way switchable Joystick (build your own or for sale, let me know) Rickard 3/16/2001 (1)
  • Can't download file? Try again 1hr later. Homestead acts up some times. Derrick Renaud 3/16/2001 (0)
• Mine will ignore the diagonals...just wait and see... Mr Arcade 3/16/2001 (2)
  • Sounds good Derrick Renaud 3/16/2001 (0)
  • Re: Mine will ignore the diagonals...just wait and see... The Maverick 3/16/2001 (0)

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