Posted by Cupcakus on 13, 2000 at 4:16 PM:
In Reply to: Simple physics question about spring posted by Vale on 13, 2000 at 2:44 PM:
The spring acts two fold, one it works to keep the joystick in the base by pushing it down on the E-Clip thus always keeping the joystick at a constant height. And second it returns the joystick to center when your not touching it. When you move a joystick up, and let it go, you dont want it to stay there... So I tighter spring will hold the joystick tighter in place, and return to center more quickly, thus making it harder to push. In simple physics you have to exert a force greater than the force of the spring trying to return the joystick to center. So if you are more comfortable with a harder joystick, get a tough sping, otherwise get a lighter one... I hope this answers your question.
: Could someone explain to me how a light or heavy spring in the shaft of a joystick affects the performance?
: I don't see how this would give tighter or looser control. If there was a spring against the sides I would understand.
: Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question.