Posted by RandyT on 16, 2001 at 11:15 PM:
In Reply to: Re: 4-way joystick pictures (here) posted by Derrick Renaud on 16, 2001 at 10:57 PM:
Hate to burst your bubble, but the mere lack of levers on the microswitches does not a 4-way make.
Both the "Competition" and the "Ultimate" from HAPP are 8-way sticks and have no levers on the switches.
Now, that little round actuator on your Q-bert stick coupled with the lack of levers is probably part of it, but I suspect that the shape of the cutout on the control panel plays a more important role in limiting direction of movement.
Randy
: I have a picture on a new page describing joystick activation. Check out:
: http://www.rentrondesign.homestead.com/JoyPrimer.html
: : In the 4way -> 8way joystick debate Derrick Renaud mentioned this:
: : "If you have ever seen a true 4-way jostick, it does not have metal levers on the switch. It just uses the small switch activator mounted so the activator is at the center of the direction."
: : I'm having a hard time visuallizing this... anyone have clear pictures of a true 4way joystick so I can see what he means?
: : Thanks.