Mag-Stik Plus 4-8 Way Switchable from top of the panel.
Our newest joystick. The Mag-Stik is not centered by a spring but using an internal magnet. A light action gives the ultimate in joystick feel and sensitivity.
Also switches from 4 to 8 way mode from the top of the panel!
This is the only joystick in the world which can be switched over from 4 to 8 way from the top with no lever or other unsightly intrusion. Keeps the panel arcade-real but still gives the ability to play all 4 or 8 way games with the true feel of the correct mechanically-limited stick.
To switch: Pull out the stick against the spring pressure, continue pulling while rotating, until the mechanism engages, then turn anticlockwise for 8-way, or clockwise for 4-way. The stick clicks into position when turned 45 degrees. The mechanism actually rotates an internal restrictor plate and also rotates the microswitch actuator for a perfect 4-8 way transition.
Mag-Stik
This stick has one outstanding feature (literally!): A "switch" on the side which changes from 4 to 8 way. The ingenious design of the mechanism actually rotates an internal restrictor plate and also rotates the microswitch actuator for a perfect 4-8 way action.
Like the Mag-Stik Plus, above, this stick has a small travel compared to the J-Sticks, below.
Available in red, blue or black.
This is an optional extra replacement ball-top and shaft for the Mag-Stik Plus. Available in two lengths:
65mm (2 1/2 in) for top-mounting or 72mm (2 7/8 in) for under-panel mounting.
For colors available see order page.
Another feature: the switch-plate can be rotated 45 degrees for games such as Q-Bert! Or for a more permanent 45 degree mounting, the entire joystick can be rotated.
This stick has a medium spring pressure and medium travel.
A 4-8 way restrictor plate is fitted of course. Available in red, blue or black.
The travel on these is longer (same as Happ super) and has two selectable settings, available by turning over the restrictor plate, which has a chamfered hole. Another nice feature is the long switch actuators which allow exact "tuning" of the switch sensitivity with careful use of long-nosed pliers. Operates in 8-way or true 4-way mode by rotating the restrictor. You can increase the spring pressure by removing and stretching the spring. (undo the 4 screws at the top of the plate to access the spring).
Available in red only.
Available in red and black.
Mounting this stick under a wood panel takes a little more work as it has a raised ridge around the shaft which needs a recess. It's also great for mounting into the top of a panel, covered by an overlay, or on a metal panel.
Note these are genuine major-manufacturer buttons with Honeywell or Cherry microswitches. The low-cost Far-East copies do not have such a good feel and generally have a dull finish, so we source our buttons from I-L who are the suppliers to all the major arcade manufacturers.
Also available with Start 1 and Start 2 logos.
Black wire: 4 Metres for ground.
10 other colours: 2 metres of each colour
Crimp and strip tool.
100 crimp connectors
Cable ties.
NOTE these trackballs have grease-packed bearings and as such have a "bedding-in" period. To shortcut this, remove the 3 screws and lift out ball and shafts. Pull off bearings and soak in WD40.
See Opti-PAC pages for connection info.
Available with white or red ball.
