Happs new 4 way ball top Joystick (review, more info, and problems)

Posted by Sniper on 9, 2001 at 4:13 PM:

I have recently received happs new 4 way ball top microswitch joystick. While I am very happy with happs and will continue to order from them, I am very disappointed with this joystick. They only leave 3/4" of space between the top of the base and the bottom of the ball, making it nearly imposible to mount in a wood control panel. The catalog says variable mounting depth, however after talking to tech support to confirm, you can only make is SHORTER by 1/2" to less than a 1/4 shaft. Also the ball is very cheap feeling and rough plastic, not the nice smooth ball on my wico's. the ball is also significantly smaller.

I suppose people who have a thin control panel may be able to use it, but it has put a major snag in my contal panel as I now have to hunt for a decent joystick to use instead before I can start construction.

So thats my $.02. Also if anyone knows where I can get a good 4 way ball top Micro switch Joystick, I would appreciate it if you could let me know.

Thanks
Brad

Follow Ups:

• Re: Happs new 4 way ball top Joystick (review, more info, and problems) monzamess 4/11/2001 (0)
• Happs Joystick Zapper 4/10/2001 (0)
• You can route out the wooden panel and make it thin. In fact this is the only way to mount trackballs on wood panels. Agent Davis 4/09/2001 (1)
  • ....unless you use a mounting plate. Tehrasha 4/09/2001 (0)
• couldn't you use the.... Thenasty 4/09/2001 (1)
  • For those wanting a nice ball top... xiaou2 4/09/2001 (0)

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