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    • W
      wstanek
      last edited by

      @Clyde Yes I posted something last year, and I see that you commented on it! Thank you. https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/18433/tempest-cab-joins-the-arcade

      I'm always on the lookout for the right joysticks. I buy from GroovyGameGear.
      Any experience with their products? They sell something called a Leaf Pro for $20, I have those and like them, but then they have something called a Dominux8 which is $50 and supposed to be premium. Im interested to know how much better it could be. I've also bought several items from Ultimarc--great products.

      I'm starting my Mad Planets build this weekend, keep an eye out for posts.

      Regards,
      Warren

      Latest Build: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/23649/mad-planets-cabinet-build-finished?_=1578928113680

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      • ClydeC
        Clyde @wstanek
        last edited by Clyde

        @wstanek Ah yes, haha. I didn't remember that that was you. As I said there already, great gaming room!

        Alas, GGG is in the USA and thus, not really practical for me here in Europe. I began a test order of a single joystick and the shipping rates ranged from $27.25 to $69.70 depending on the shipping method selected. That said, I'll have to wait how expensive ordering from the UK might get if the Hard Brexit really comes (doesn't look good so far). Since there are no really good arcade shops here in Germany, maybe oversee orders won't make such a difference. πŸ˜‰ 😞

        I wish you fun and success with your new project!

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          lukabrazi
          last edited by lukabrazi

          Have you considered the Servostik? I am going back and forth between the Magstik Plus and the ServoStik. I believe that the Servostik uses the Sanwa JLW and automatically switches between 4 and 8.

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          • ClydeC
            Clyde
            last edited by

            No, I haven't. Although it would be cool to change the restrictor automatically, the magnets of the Mag-Stik trumped that for me. Also, the more complex tech in the Servostik increases the chances of hardware failure. Finally, I don't know if there's a Linux driver for it, but that's only the last straw besides the other reasons.

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            • DipkidD
              Dipkid
              last edited by Dipkid

              this is getting released for the Switch in the west in January. i want it! should work great with retropie? Screenshot_20191006_235210.jpg

              link

              RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
              Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
              Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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              • ClydeC
                Clyde @Dipkid
                last edited by

                @Dipkid Since it's said to work β€žwith both the Switch and PCβ€œ [sic!] I don't see why not. If it registers as a normal USB HID with standard axes and buttons, the Pi and Retropie should recognize it just like any other controller.

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                • DipkidD
                  Dipkid @Clyde
                  last edited by

                  @Clyde i would assume its pretty much a switch pro controller in a fancy casing, and I believe those work out of the box on Retropie.

                  RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
                  Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
                  Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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                  • thelostsoulT
                    thelostsoul @Dipkid
                    last edited by

                    @Dipkid @Clyde I am not entirely sure here. The pedals are most likely analogue-buttons, but the switch controller don't have analogue shoulder buttons or any other. That was always a problem for Switch racing games. So, maybe it is not just the same gamepad driver.

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                    • DipkidD
                      Dipkid @thelostsoul
                      last edited by Dipkid

                      @thelostsoul Oh, didnt think of that. Just have to wait and see I guess.
                      Ill pick one up if the price isnt outrageous when it hits Europe.

                      *Edit, saw the price now, 60 Pounds. Thats less than the pro controller where Im at atleast.

                      RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
                      Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
                      Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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                      • ClydeC
                        Clyde @Dipkid
                        last edited by

                        @Dipkid Why not use one of the myriads of USB wheels? Is it the Mario design or what makes this wheel so appealing to you?

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                        • DipkidD
                          Dipkid @Clyde
                          last edited by

                          @Clyde haha, I just like video-gamey stuff. That it looks like a mcdonalds toy is a big plus. Also It matches my 2001 Coca Cola LG tv..

                          RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
                          Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
                          Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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                          • Thorr69T
                            Thorr69 @thelostsoul
                            last edited by Thorr69

                            @thelostsoul said in Open Joystick Talk:

                            @Dipkid @Clyde I am not entirely sure here. The pedals are most likely analogue-buttons, but the switch controller don't have analogue shoulder buttons or any other. That was always a problem for Switch racing games. So, maybe it is not just the same gamepad driver.

                            The pedals could be mapped to the two axes of the second analog stick. But being that it's designed for Mario Kart, analog pedals would be unnecessary.

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                            • thelostsoulT
                              thelostsoul @Thorr69
                              last edited by

                              @Thorr69 Either Nintendo goes the lazy way or they have addressed the issue with missing analog buttons for racing games. And I don't believe that this is just made for Mario Kart, but possible. I was just bringing this idea up, because this could solve the problem for other racing games. If that is the case, then my guess is that a new gamepad could come out too. Off course just WILD WILD speculation on my side.

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                              • stoney66S
                                stoney66
                                last edited by stoney66

                                @lukabrazi the servo stik is the sanwa JLW just has the side car servo included. I bought just the servo by itself to install on a JLW. I was able to get the servo working in both windows and linux (from katie snow) as well as just using a switch on the top of the CP (this requires flashing the servo though and it will never work with software after that!).

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