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    Arcade joystick help

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    • TMNTturtlguyT
      TMNTturtlguy @Ecks
      last edited by

      @ecks Sure - makes sense. You can also just buy a joystick extension as well. Joystick extender

      Not sure where you are buying from, but they have them on ebay, amazon, and most arcade parts suppliers.

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      • EcksE
        Ecks @TMNTturtlguy
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        @tmntturtlguy Ok i redid my board which the buttons i find is a little far apart now but alright with my big hands anyways and also used Plywood.

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        also i messed up where to screw my joystick and just going to use wood putty over it and do the holes again.

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        • simonsterS
          simonster
          last edited by

          I did my 6-button layout using the StarCade layout from http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Player-Bartop-Arcade-Machine-Powered-by-Pi/ . This helped me to get a consistent layout with good button spacing.

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          • EcksE
            Ecks @simonster
            last edited by

            @simonster Well i wanted to have the normal way for street fighter 6 button but also for neo geo 4 button layout as well.

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            • TMNTturtlguyT
              TMNTturtlguy @Ecks
              last edited by

              @ecks looks like good progress, putty and sand paper should do the trick.

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              • EcksE
                Ecks @TMNTturtlguy
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                @tmntturtlguy I got to ask when using wood putty do i have to wear protective gloves?

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                • TMNTturtlguyT
                  TMNTturtlguy @Ecks
                  last edited by

                  @ecks I have no idea what plywood putty is, but if you just use a common wood putty or wood filler there is no need to wear gloves, you just use your finger and or putty knife to apply it. Read the instructions on your wood putty.

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