Posted by ArcadeFX on January 28, 2002 at 15:32:01:
In Reply to: Have you considered the joystick sold by Industrias Lorenzo (ref: A03552)? posted by Jason on January 28, 2002 at 15:09:47:
Jason, have you ordered anything from this company. Looks like they are located in Barcelona.
Cheers,
Ed
: This joystick looks identical externally to the Happs Super stick except this the shaft is covered by a chrome sleeve. The Happs supers have a black plastic sleeve. Unlike the supers it is available in a range of colours.
: I had a chance to try this joystick at a trade show recently. It has a shorter throw than the Supers, and a stronger spring.
: What sets it apart from the crowd is the fact that it can be switched between 4 and 8 way operation by flicking a lever. It literally takes seconds.
: Industrias Lorenzo (http://www.industrias-lorenzo.com/cgi-bin/miva?~lorenzo/ficha.mv) is a company located in Barcelona, Spain. They manufacture the joysticks sold by Happs (UK). I'm not sure whether they also supply the US branch of Happs.
: I've been told by someone at Happs (UK) that they can obtain the joystick although it is not listed in Happs catalogue. Alternatively you could obtain it directy from Industrias Lorenzo.
: Andy Warne (seller of the I-Pac) will shortly be selling a joystick on his website and I believe it may be this model.
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: : Aaargh, I know this is a FAQ, but last I saw it come up here, no real concensus was reached.
: : I'd like to know what people think about the various Happ joysticks (and other brands, for that matter.) I'm mounting in 3/4" MDF with a 0.093" Lexan overlay. I think I'd prefer microswitches to leaves. Any suggestions?