Members Retro Posted September 13, 2010 Members Share Posted September 13, 2010 [...] due to other commitments.The Phoenix Foundation? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 [...] due to other commitments.The Phoenix Foundation?:luxhello: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGyver Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 The Phoenix Foundation? But of course, for only they can unravel the mysteries of The List: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Smitty's project reminded me that I had something for a dirt-cheap yoke also constructed from PCV. I will post the file to our download section. EDIT: Here's the LINK 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I seen your plans.How did it turn out when using.The main spring looks like a problem.Or should I say the only spring. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I never built one because a regular joystick works fine for me. Yes, the spring setup looks less than satisfactory.Another possible route is to begin with a steering wheel controller as a base. You would have the problem of centering one of the axis solved and you would also get the electronics and software out of the way too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnAlienware Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Yikes! The mouse really is superior, guys. As I've said before, the enemy is fight enough. You don't need to fight the interface, too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I build thies things for fun.This one is for my friend Gofer. They said that Steel Beasts could not take two joysticks. But I built one.Photo below.:biggrin: It took some time,sottering,building a c board.Placing all the bottons in the wright place.A verry fun project. Using the key board Sucks.Now I am lost with out it. The second stick is only for driving. My first stick is turrent duties. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quagmire Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Guys, this website has lots of close-up shots of a SW yoke being rebuilt. Hopefully it can help with the controller internal design etc.http://picasaweb.google.com/Talon.K/YokeRebuild?authkey=Gv1sRgCLv99NCl-8jFUg&feat=directlink#Q 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Tones of great photos.I`m looking for the springs.RAM controle has them,but wants a arm and leg for them.The photos there showed me the front area,which I did not see befor.Tring to build on the cheep.Thank`s Quagmire:biggrin: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quagmire Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 (edited) Thank`s Quagmire:biggrin: You're very welcome, hope they prove useful. Like you, I've been considering something similar, but I need someone with access to a metal-shop to fabricate the parts. I would like a controller with the SW yoke control but with more 'grip' buttons and perhaps several push-buttons or toggle switches on the base unit itself. One day... This guy has taken a slightly different route with the torsion springs found in the SW yoke, although it may not be of the same standard. Hard to tell: http://arcadecontrols.com/arcade_joey.htm At the top of the page he even supplies web links to the parts suppliers/manufacturers. EDIT 1: Another SW yoke link, and this one provides a lot more technical info on the setup of the potentiometers for example: http://arcadecontrols.com/arcade_jude.shtml EDIT 2: Yet another yoke strip-down, with even more pics: http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/Yoke_Rebuild EDIT 3: Some more pics - and these are large close-ups: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=103507.0 Question - does anyone know where to get a good pair of grip handles? I've found these on a US site but I was wondering if anyone knew of other models, perhaps with more buttons etc.? http://www.happ.com/joysticks/50250800.htm Cheers, Q Edited September 19, 2010 by Quagmire 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacbat Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Good luck with your project Smitty. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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