Super Punch Out!! Arcade "Ducking Pull" 5-Way Joystick Conversion Bracket

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This is a way to convert an original Punch Out!! arcade joystick into a 5-way joystick used for Super Punch Out!!. The original kits are hard to find and expensive, which prompted me to create my own version. I made it for just a few dollars and with some time invested. Super Punch Out!!, developed as an upgrade kit for the Punch Out!! arcade game by Nintendo, brought about significant changes in gameplay, including adding the ability to duck. Unlike simple blocking or dodging, ducking required altering the joystick to support this action. A necessary component of this conversion is a bracket that holds the microswitch responsible for sensing "pull" movements ("Ducking Pull", referring to its label on the overlay). Another part needed is a knob-shaped object (or other similar device) attached to the bottom of the joystick shaft to press down on the microswitch, along with the microswitch itself and various hardware components such as screws. To execute the entire modification, detailed instructions are provided on the KLOV forums: http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showpost.php?p=2967987&postcount=24 I manufactured this bracket in ABS using standard printing settings (0.3mm layer height and 10% infill). It features two small areas for nut slides and some sideways holes for screw placement. If your 3D printer cannot accommodate these configurations without support, you may need to generate support material. In my case, I decided against it, choosing instead to bridge the narrow spaces. This resulted in slight bridging gaps which could have potentially been cleared if supports were generated; however, this added step seemed unnecessary at that moment. Following completion of printing, head over to the KLOV forums for the complete set of instructions required to complete the full 5-way joystick modification: http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showpost.php?p=2967987&postcount=24