This video just blew my mind. I know that one can 3d most stuff, but I just never thought of that we can use it to bring life to older technology. Great video.
Not sure I guess it’s to make it as close to arcade as possible. A zip stick was what I had and never thought anything of it and (at the time) found game pads difficult to use, but I guess it’s just what you’re comfortable with
Been hoping somebody would do this, print controllers, so thanks for that. Very nice, wise move with the metal core, most of the better ones did that. Glad you added something extra since "Why not?" heh. Very slick, robust, and nice finishings. ;) Not that I think Zip is bad but something that would have been better than verticality is turning the unit horizontal to be more like arcade cabinets. Additionally it could have a hat switch like the Gravis gamepad used to flop the layout instead of doubling face buttons like some did Eg. Beeshu.
Very Zip-like. Nicely done! Is one screw enough to mount the micro switches? I've seen microswitches being mounted on plastic rods in the plastic piece that holds them all together. Another thing to improve could be some cable management clips and grooves. Maybe some enhancements for v2 :-).
Awesome video and guide. Would you like to share with us how much did it cost you to make this joystick, so to compare it with the available solutions?
Great project, was the aluminium stem strong enough when you tested it? I built a variable rate rapid fire joystic extension, but never worked that well. Will try out your PCB. Thanks for another well put together video.
I'm all for making stuff yourself, but was this really any cheaper than just buying a joystick? Also, I know it tested fine, but how did it actually feel when you used it to play games? I've tried a lot of joysticks that seemed to work fine, but just didn't feel right when using them in an actual game.
Cost wise not sure but part of this was actually to see if it could be done. The feel is very important, it does actually feel like the ZipStik and Competition Pro and honestly worked great. I took it to the Retro Computer Museum in Leicester, UK for feedback, they really liked it and there were several people who want to build their own!
@@RobSmithDev I've been thinking of building my own multi-button joystick for use with emulators, but I was planning to use arcade parts and just build the case for it out of wood, or maybe Lexan. I don't have a 3D printer, so I can't print my own parts.
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Just what I was looking for, looks great
Cool build, very well executed, this thing should last for many years!
This video just blew my mind. I know that one can 3d most stuff, but I just never thought of that we can use it to bring life to older technology. Great video.
This is so cool! Awesome job! 👍
Another awesome project and video!!
Thanks!
I never unsterstood why a joystick was the choice gaming back in the days where the gamepad is truly more comfortable, like the GX-4000 ones
Not sure I guess it’s to make it as close to arcade as possible. A zip stick was what I had and never thought anything of it and (at the time) found game pads difficult to use, but I guess it’s just what you’re comfortable with
Been hoping somebody would do this, print controllers, so thanks for that. Very nice, wise move with the metal core, most of the better ones did that. Glad you added something extra since "Why not?" heh. Very slick, robust, and nice finishings. ;)
Not that I think Zip is bad but something that would have been better than verticality is turning the unit horizontal to be more like arcade cabinets. Additionally it could have a hat switch like the Gravis gamepad used to flop the layout instead of doubling face buttons like some did Eg. Beeshu.
nice :) joystick looks great
Are you going to try and build it?
Great project, you are amazing. Thanks.
Great project, you are amazing.
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Very Zip-like. Nicely done! Is one screw enough to mount the micro switches? I've seen microswitches being mounted on plastic rods in the plastic piece that holds them all together. Another thing to improve could be some cable management clips and grooves. Maybe some enhancements for v2 :-).
Yeah one screw seems to be ok. You could probably get away with two posts if you change the design. Cable management lol always an afterthought!
Awesome video and guide. Would you like to share with us how much did it cost you to make this joystick, so to compare it with the available solutions?
I actually don’t know, making it was too much fun anyway
Great project, was the aluminium stem strong enough when you tested it? I built a variable rate rapid fire joystic extension, but never worked that well. Will try out your PCB. Thanks for another well put together video.
I haven’t managed to break it and I’ve been quite rough with it. It’s probably stronger than all the plastic I suspect!
I'm all for making stuff yourself, but was this really any cheaper than just buying a joystick?
Also, I know it tested fine, but how did it actually feel when you used it to play games? I've tried a lot of joysticks that seemed to work fine, but just didn't feel right when using them in an actual game.
Cost wise not sure but part of this was actually to see if it could be done.
The feel is very important, it does actually feel like the ZipStik and Competition Pro and honestly worked great.
I took it to the Retro Computer Museum in Leicester, UK for feedback, they really liked it and there were several people who want to build their own!
More important, the next video! So you can connect this and similar joysticks to a modern system! Out soon…
@@RobSmithDev I've been thinking of building my own multi-button joystick for use with emulators, but I was planning to use arcade parts and just build the case for it out of wood, or maybe Lexan. I don't have a 3D printer, so I can't print my own parts.
This is so cool! Awesome job! 👍