The Ultimarc MagPlus Joystick

Ice Cream Jonsey · Post by **Ice Cream Jonsey** » Tue Sep 07, 2010 6:33 pm

.... doesn't use a standard plate. You can't screw it onto any metal control panel set up for a Wico. WHY THE FUCK IS THAT THE CASE?? Un fucking believable. I have no idea why this decision was made.

This looks to be an absolutely fantastic joystick... and one I can't get onto my goddamn control panel.

Here's an article that describes how to make an adapter plate for it: http://retroblast.arcadecontrols.com/ar ... 06-01.html so it's not a big deal, I just need to - first! - acquire my own machine shop.

AArdvark · Post by **AArdvark** » Tue Sep 07, 2010 6:59 pm

What you need is someone that has access to a laser.

Send me a sketch of what you need made and I can get it to you in a week or so.

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Ice Cream Jonsey · Post by **Ice Cream Jonsey** » Tue Sep 07, 2010 8:26 pm

Holy Christ! Seriously? Because someone made a template.

ONE SEC VARK!

Ice Cream Jonsey · Post by **Ice Cream Jonsey** » Tue Sep 07, 2010 8:30 pm

OK, from this:

http://retroblast.arcadecontrols.com/ar ... 06-01.html

.... and the linked PDF that has the template sizes.... gives a 404. Christ. I know they moved the server for RetroBlast, so I guess that's why. Let me see if I can find the guy who wrote the article.

AArdvark · Post by **AArdvark** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:52 pm

If you already have the red part (the non-standard joystick plate) and you know the distance between the holes in the black part, based on the hole pattern that's in your cabinet, the rest is pretty easy to figure out. Just measure everything and sketch it out for me. Things are kinda slow at the lasers right now so getting this part in would be deep fried prairie oysters with a side of smoked salmon.

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Tdarcos · Post by **Tdarcos** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 4:33 pm

AArdvark wrote:Things are kinda slow at the lasers right now so getting this part in would be cake.

Don't listen to him! Everyone knows

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the cake is a lie!

Flack · Post by **Flack** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 4:38 pm

My wife enjoys cake. I enjoy cake icing. About once every othe rmonth, she'll bake a cake and then put powdered sugar or something else stupid on top instead of icing, because we don't have any. Which is stupid, and really makes we want to just go buy a thing of cake icing and eat it.

I would like to nominate myself for thread derailment of the year. Thank you, thank you very cake.

Ice Cream Jonsey · Post by **Ice Cream Jonsey** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 9:06 pm

If you already have the red part (the non-standard joystick plate) and you know the distance between the holes in the black part, based on the hole pattern that's in your cabinet, the rest is pretty easy to figure out. Just measure everything and sketch it out for me. Things are kinda slow at the lasers right now so getting this part in would be pie.

This is so fucking awesome of you.

Here's the thing. It's 3.5" wide and 3" high. The distance between the black holes is 3 1/8" and they start a quarter inch down.

The thing is, the hole diameter does NOT need to be precise. I have a billion screws around here. Though the diameter of the holes look to be a quarter inch as well.

And as for the hole in the center, anything over 3/4" in diameter should be fine. It would have been nice if I had the image say that, wouldn't it?

I suppose I would then attach the thin metal plate there to the metal plate of the MagPlus. I'm sure there is a welder around here that could do it. So that's no prob.

God, this really would be something. Thanks, Vark. And let me know if you need more information on my very un-CAD-like drawing!

AArdvark · Post by **AArdvark** » Fri Sep 10, 2010 3:07 am

I suppose I would then attach the thin metal plate there to the metal plate of the MagPlus. I'm sure there is a welder around here that could do it. So that's no prob.

Actually you will get a single plate that has all the holes of both parts, so there's no need for welding. I will need the dimensions for the red plate features though

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AArdvark · Post by **AArdvark** » Fri Sep 10, 2010 1:21 pm

If you could fill in the blanks for me, I can draw it up in cad-cam and send it over to the laser guy. I assume you wont need the slots for mounting so they will be omitted. Everything else will be for a 1/4 inch screw. I figure .150 thick would give good support. I could ask for .187 thick steel if you think it's needed. Or stainless... Yeah stainless steel! never rust. You could play the game in a downpour and....nah, just reg'lar steel.

ICJ · Post by **ICJ** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 6:51 pm

Ah! You will have those measurements before I go to bed on Sunday. God, you're a life saver.

ICJ · Post by **ICJ** » Mon Sep 13, 2010 1:06 pm

Argh. Will do it tonight.

Ice Cream Jonsey · Post by **Ice Cream Jonsey** » Mon Sep 13, 2010 7:02 pm

OK, here it is:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/498 ... 47ed_z.jpg

(Got the information while on Jason's video conference)

http://www.tokbox.com/?targetConf=ri0rii7w7pz04529&cs=u#

Flack · Post by **Flack** » Mon Sep 13, 2010 9:36 pm

Yeah, that was kind of fun.

Always a little awkward when the host makes multiple comments about your weight though. Truth be told, it's exactly what I needed, when I needed it.

AArdvark · Post by **AArdvark** » Tue Sep 14, 2010 3:57 pm

it's in the queue. Probably be done tomorrow (Wednesday) pop it in the mail Friday and you get it next week. Be playing...Uh, what cabinet is this for again? By next week!

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ICJ · Post by **ICJ** » Tue Sep 14, 2010 4:56 pm

AArdvark wrote:it's in the queue. Probably be done tomorrow (Wednesday) pop it in the mail Friday and you get it next week. Be playing...Uh, what cabinet is this for again? By next week!

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You're the man. God. God!! Thanks, dude.

So, this is for the POLYBIUS cabinet. Allow me to explain! I put the "48-in-1" JAMMA board in there. The 48-in-1 takes care of a number of gaps in my arcade, offering such classic titles as DONKEY KONG, GALAGA and BURGERTIME. They're emulated like shit, but nobody cares, at least the idea's there.

For the longest time I had a Wico joystick in there. The Wico's "claim to fame" is that it's not clicky, using the leaf switches. Well, people have been over recently and while I have no idea what the problem is/was, but the joystick was waaaay too sensitive. So I said, "Fuck it! I'm getting the finest four-way stick on the market."

And I remain convinced that the MagPlus is a fine 4-way stick. Just, that panel. Nnnngh!

But yeah, I'll fire it in when it arrives and shoot a video of how it all plays. Aardvark, you have saved an arcade today, my friend!

ICJ

Ice Cream Jonsey · Post by **Ice Cream Jonsey** » Tue Sep 14, 2010 4:58 pm

Flack wrote:Yeah, that was kind of fun.

Always a little awkward when the host makes multiple comments about your weight though. Truth be told, it's exactly what I needed, when I needed it.

Well, let this iteration of Jolt Country: The Great On-Line Empire help you. We've got a pretty good lineup at the moment. We are willing to support you in this!

And I really need to figure out transportation for that Centipede. It looks amazing. I'll attempt to get serious about it this week.

ICJ

AArdvark · Post by **AArdvark** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 12:51 pm

Hey Jonsey, your plate got bumped back due to a more important job in the laser. Donut fear, though, it will be done!

ICJ · Post by **ICJ** » Sun Sep 19, 2010 3:19 pm

AArdvark wrote:Hey Jonsey, your plate got bumped back due to a more important job in the laser. Donut fear, though, it will be done!

I understand! And thank you, Vark. I can't believe this is actually happening. And I don't gotta weld shit? WICKED!!

AArdvark · Post by **AArdvark** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 3:00 pm

Plate is done. I'll have it in the mail by this weekend. Can you email me your address again? I have it on a Christmas card list (burned on a CD somewhere) but am too lazy to dig for it right now.

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