Arcade joystick questions.

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Arcade joystick questions.

Post by gamer404 » Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:42 am

So I want to make an arcade fight pad for my SNES(I figured it would go here since it deals with arcade joysticks) I assume this diagram will work with a d-pad(as it is really 4 buttons) and any old potentiometer.

My question is, do Arcade joysticks(The big ones with the ball on top) work the same as a potentiometer you find in a game controller?


*As a side note, do you guys know where to find a arcade joystick or the fat buttons you find on the arcade machines?*

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Re: Arcade joystick questions.

Post by XCVG » Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:36 pm

No, arcade joysticks are digital with 4 switches. It's like replacing a dpad with tacts.

As for where, Happ and Akihabarashop come to mind for some reason. There's way more, but I'm too lazy to look them up. Google is your friend.

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Re: Arcade joystick questions.

Post by gamer404 » Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:02 pm

Ahh... So easier than a potentiometer?


And is this a good deal?
http://www.xgaming.com/arcade_bundle.shtml

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Re: Arcade joystick questions.

Post by XCVG » Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:27 pm

It's a DECENT deal, but not very colourful and of dubious quality. It would be better to buy pieces individually from an arcade supplier. Search these names: Akihabarashop, Happ Controls, Lizard Lick (seriously), and ArcadeShop.

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