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Posted by Chris (Fultra) on 8, 2000 at 5:31 PM:

In Reply to: IDEA: 8 way sticks to 4 way, no sweat! (CORRECTED LINK) posted by jammadave on 8, 2000 at 11:17 AM:

Using the Happs joysticks that are 4/8 way configurable - you simply turn the acuator over - which is wider on one end.

If there was a way to make the 'e' clip easier to get off/on - you could switch this in only a few seconds. As it stands now, I have to unlatch my panel, remove the clip, flip the actuator, and replace the clip. It takes less than a minute though...

: hi guys, just had a brainstorm.

: Problem: how to get 8 way to 4 way easily.

: Question: well, how are they physically different?
: Answer: in many cases, just a different shaped restrictor plate mounted to the shaft under the CP...
: --therefore---
: Solution: a surface-mounted restrictor plate that you can slide on whenever you want to tackle that pac maze!

: link below to my crude drawing of such a device, which you slide onto a pair of small rails mounted between your stick's carriage bolts whenever you want. the hole in the bottom edge allows you to slide on and off without removing the joystick or anything.

: may be a dumb idea, but it just might work...
: cheers!
: dave




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