Wobbly Cheetah Bug

[motorollin]

I bought a Bug from eBay. The stick wobbles a bit when you move it before it actually pushes the switch for whichever direction you want to move in. Is this normal, or is it broken?

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moto

[motorollin]

*bump*

Just want to know if this is normal. Also is there any way to convert a joystick with two buttons which do the same thing to a proper two button joystick with different functions for each button?

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moto

[motorollin]

@maffoo
Thanks for the info. I'll give that a try but I'll practice on an unwanted joystick before the Bug :-D

@motrucker
I've made a short 1.2MB Quicktime video of the action of the joystick so you can compare it to yours. Would you mind having a look and letting me know if it looks normal? If not I'll contact the seller. It shows the movement of the stick, the inside of the Bug which is all ok, and also the fixing of the stick in the top of the chassis.

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A link to the file would be ideal :roll:
Here
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Cheers

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moto

[motorollin]

Hi thanks for looking at the video. I removed the disc which presses on the springs and houses the metal shaft, and couldn't see anything underneath it. I replaced it making sure it lined up with the but underneath that it engages with. I re-assembled the stick and it does feel a bit more responsive. The stick does still move a bit before pressing the switch though. Does yours do this at all?

It's nowhere near as precise as my Zipsticks, but maybe it's just a case of getting used to it.

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moto

[motorollin]

I'll have another go with the Bug tomorrow and see if it plays any better. If I still can't get on with it I might just go back to my Zipstick :-(

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moto