
Another amazing GroovyGameGear.com exclusive!
In ancient Rome, "divus" meant "deified" or "divine," specifically referring to deceased leaders who had been officially recognized as gods, as a way of commemorating their passing and acknowledging their divine status. With the passing of the original Dominux8 design, we thought the name was appropriate...
Introducing the all-new Dominux8™ DIVUS Premium Arcade Joystick. Designed and built in the USA using the same true arcade-quality leaf-switches and rubber encapsulated steel centering grommet found on our Original Dominux8 joystick. We designed this new joystick with all high-end components to satisfy even the most demanding of players and builders. Like it's predecessor, the height of the shaft may be easily changed by the end user by simply swapping two components, but we offer the option to pre-configure the height for you at the time of purchase.
If you are looking for a low-cost joystick and your project budget takes highest priority, then you probably aren't ready to experience what the DIVUS offers. But serious players who gauge performance against a WICO leaf stick are likely to find the Dominux8 DIVUS to be another step up and the new "one to beat".
Dominux8 DIVUS Features:
- Totally New Design, completely built from custom USA made and special order imported parts.
- Amazingly smooth feel, quick actuation, rapid centering and silent operation when installed.
- New "Universal" mounting pattern designed for compatibility with existing Standard US (WICO/Midway/HAPP/IL/X-Arcade) and common import joystick mounting patterns, for easy installation on existing panels and arcade machines. If the 3.8" x 3.12" outline fits in the space of the existing sticks, it will very likely line-up and work as a direct replacement on the panel. (Note: fixed studs must be 1/2" minimum in length)
- Two user adjustable height configurations for wood or metal panel compatibility: Measured with optional Hand Candy ball top, the approximate distance between the bottom surface of the panel and the top of the ball is as follows: Long: 3.7" / Short: 3.2". (Note: any shaft length between the long and short configuration lengths can be customized by the installer with additional spacers (not included), so long as the total height of all spacers equals 5/8". An optional spacer pack may be offered in the future and/or by request.)
- Large, solid stainless steel shaft for highest durability and longevity.
- Standard 6mm threads for compatibility with all common ball and bat top options.
- Gold-plated true arcade-quality leaf-switches provide for simple sensitivity adjustments.
- True arcade quality and feel molded-rubber-on-steel centering grommet.
- Mirror-finish, laser-cut black acrylic laminated construction and dust washer.
- Reduced below-panel depth requirements when in the "Long" configuration..
- The standard DIVUS joystick has been designed for smooth round restriction with a slightly shorter throw than the original Dominux joystick. It can also be optionally ordered in True 4-way restriction (fixed), now at no additional charge. Other restriction options may be available at a later date.
Ball and Bat Top Options:
Economy Grade - These are the standard thermo-injection molded balls and bats, which have seams.
Hand-Candy Premium Arcade Ball Tops - Seamless, ground and polished perfectly round. Incredible feel and durability. Offered at a $2 discount when purchased as a stick option.
Notes:
Movement resistance in the "short" configuration will be somewhat higher than in the "long" configuration. This is common to all joysticks with multiple height settings. However, we have chosen the grommet properties to provide great feel and play in either configuration.
Longer joystick shafts, regardless of the joystick being used, have an often undesireable affect on reaction times. So for the highest performance, the short configuration is recommended. In the short configuration, the length to the top of the ball on a 3/4" panel is nearly identical to a WICO mounted to a metal panel. Therefore, the long configuration is recommended only for titles which originally used the longer 4" WICO joysticks (Robotron, etc...)
Item shown with the optional Hand Candy Ball Top.
The standard Dominux8 DIVUS joystick allows for dust washer placement above, or below the panel, regardless of restrictor option. (Below panel dustwasher installation requires additional user-supplied spacers)
Connections: .187" for Female QD Compatibility. Can also be soldered directly.