Source for Synthi-style Joysticks

[bugbrand]

Joystick goodness!

VTL - I tried the 252 series a couple of years ago and was surprised how small they were - actually, not really such an advantage as the pots are actually just like little preset trimmer pots (plastic encased) - perfectly good for simple / lofi approaches though and perhaps the NEW versions are better?? I can't think of the link at the moment, but there's a StompBox parts shop that sells similar ones plus knobly bits for them. (thought it was Deviever, but it seems not..)

Caress - If I remember right the thread on top is M3 standard -> I used a wooden ball with a hole drilled into it and then inserted a nylon PCB mount into that. Hope that helps?!

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[wetterberg]

[oldmanfury]

On the subject of joysticks - Here's my ultra-swanky lo-tech design.

http://home.earthlink.net/~erinys/tech.htm

It's a really functional SIMPLE design - giving full control of the voltage offset and range in a quick and easy to set manner (set the max and min, and you're good to go).

Anyway - have a look.

[wooster]

[ericcoleridge]

Just came across this web article on the Paia 4783 Joystic Controller; Looks a bit like a simplified Octave Catstick. There is a link here to the original Paia kit article:

http://sonic.net/mjones/paia/products/4783.html

[bugbrand]

Just resurfacing this thread.....

All the supplies of the good ALPS type joysticks seem to be dry...
Particular model types: RKJXB1210 / RKJXC1210

Anyone have any leads?
I've even started putting in RFQs...
Would love to get some more! I only have a few from ElectronicSurplus who now don't have 'em!