MAMEWorld Forums - Hardware - Re: Or, more simply.....

> Ah, so you're using an analog joystick mapped to digital outputs for a digital
> joystick input game (Donkey Kong).
>
> No no no no. When in 'digital' mode, it behaves like a digital stick. BUT, it is seen
> as a game pad. Even in 8-way games, it feels different than my P360s, but there is
> still another difference between MAME eras.

It sends the same digital events as a digital stick, but it doesn't behave exactly the same as a digital stick. Physically it will have a different feel than a digital stick which is what I am asking about.

> Would different tension on the stick help?
>
> Like what?

You can purchase stiffer springs for some analog sticks, like the U360. Just wondering if that improves the feel, making it feel more like a digital stick and less floatly like an analog stick.

> Are you using a 4-way restrictor plate?
>
> I'm using a round restrictor, only because the stock throw distance is too great (it
> is designed to accommodate analog 'travel space').

Then it will feel even less like a 4 way stick, but how much different and whether or not the feel is much compromised is the subject of my questions.

> And, what about my idea of having leaf springs or something else at the corners of a
> restrictor plate to simulate the feel of closing leaf spring contacts?
>
> Not relevant. I have U360s and P360s. I like 'em in that respect.

It's a relevant idea if part of the feel of digital sticks is the closing of the switch connection at the point of maximum throw.