Keeping a zipstick stable

Treguard · 31 July 2015, 10:47

Pretty much as the title says. Ive picked up two zipsticks (one with sucker pads) and found it a bit difficult to hold the stick with one hand while controlling with the other.

I tried wetting the sucker pads, however they dont really hold.

Has anyone tried to mod them or stick them to some sort of base (like a plank of wood) to be able to keep them steady?

Did have some fun though with mean arenas last night, but I think it hindered me a bit losing grip.

Thanks in advance!

Michael Sykes · 31 July 2015, 12:44

Not really my idea but you can build something like this one. All you need is a clamp to attch it to the table.

EDIT: That would be the best way imho: https://forums.robertsspaceindustrie...nting-hardware

Treguard · 31 July 2015, 19:03

Thanks for the idea and link. Ill have to check with the missus first but it looks like a good idea

31 July 2015, 10:47	#1
Treguard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Manchester Posts: 41	Keeping a zipstick stable Pretty much as the title says. Ive picked up two zipsticks (one with sucker pads) and found it a bit difficult to hold the stick with one hand while controlling with the other. I tried wetting the sucker pads, however they dont really hold. Has anyone tried to mod them or stick them to some sort of base (like a plank of wood) to be able to keep them steady? Did have some fun though with mean arenas last night, but I think it hindered me a bit losing grip. Thanks in advance!

31 July 2015, 12:44	#2
Michael Sykes WinUAE end user Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bremen Age: 44 Posts: 649	Not really my idea but you can build something like this one. All you need is a clamp to attch it to the table. EDIT: That would be the best way imho: https://forums.robertsspaceindustrie...nting-hardware Last edited by Michael Sykes; 31 July 2015 at 12:55.

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31 July 2015, 19:03	#3
Treguard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Manchester Posts: 41	Thanks for the idea and link. Ill have to check with the missus first but it looks like a good idea

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