Posted by AUX on 14, 2001 at 9:30 AM:
In Reply to: Re: 4-way vs. 8-way posted by GaRy:o) on 13, 2001 at 3:19 PM:
Not using an electronic switch, a mechanical switch. It involved a bit of machining which was beyond me, so I don't really have adequate details. I think you can see some on the Examples section here.
: how would you make a '..switchable 4-way/8-way joystick.' ? i thought there was a different shaded bit of plastic on th base of the stick! square = 8 way, round = 4 way, how would any kind of switcjing help?
: please help an idiot understand!
: regards,
: GaRy:o)
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