The Link: The Quick-Disconnect JLF Shaft!

Tech Talk
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Lol, thanks. I look forward to the email!

I’m not 100% sure, we’re getting some preliminary quotes from the fabrication houses (all local) to see what kind of cost US based production will be. I’d prefer to keep it US based but we’ll see. The drawings will be made up probably this week to get a better idea, with final drawings sent out after UFGT so I can see cost + lead time for people, as well as make any changes to the current design that I see need to be made (there’s a couple critiques I have atm to be hammered out, but they’re all already known pretty much).

The first thing will probably be a short beta run, if that’s successful a full run will be done. I’ve been told it can take about 4 weeks for an order, so I’ll try to plan accordingly…luckily everything needed to build these guys can all be had/made in house. Ideally, I’m shooting for < 35$, it seems like a lot for a joystick shaft but the process to make these guys is 3 fold, so that’s 3 different parts to be manufactured, then assembly done by myself and some helpers. Again, this all depends on what the fab houses say…I could be greatly impressed by their volume discount, won’t know for a little bit here.

I’d imagine rusting might be an issue if exposed to a lot of moisture (left in the rain or something) but this is only a prototype, the real deal will probably be stainless steel…just like the original, so long as it doesn’t make the price crazy.

If this takes off, and there’s enough interest, the “Link technology” so-to-speak, can be ported to any style shaft out there. Get interest in the current Link JLF and you can probably expect another type.

19

props man, i love it.

20

I want one! Damn. Gotta mod one of my mini sticks for a JLF.

21

Have you considered an easily removable button plug to cover the hole while in transport? Otherwise, this looks fantastic.

22

Do Want.
If this thing can be kept under 30 bucks, I’ll reserve asap.

23

I need this in bat form, thanks for phreakmods for designing and Merkilo for pointing it out!

24

very nice,

i will buy this soon as its for sale.

craze

25

I want one. If you are looking for people interested in buying into the Beta run, I would be interested.

26

Looks nice, any word when you start production or start taking orders?

27

Looks nice, I was wondering when you are going to start taking orders for Quick Disconnect Shaft?

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Yeah that’s something to be considered for sure, I just haven’t figured out how to approach that just yet.

Not yet, waiting to hear back from a few people.

I’ll try and snap some pics of a bat top on this guy over the weekend, I currently don’t have one.

29

Very nice! I would buy this if it were for LS-32’s.

Great product though!

30

How heavy is this new shaft ? Aren’t you afraid it can change the JLF dynamics too much (e.g. for dashes) ? Very nice mod though

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I don’t have a scale that has the best resolution, but it’s a tad heavier just from holding them. It’s part of the reason I wanted it hollow, it not only opens the Link for multiple options but it reduces the overall weight.

The only scale I’ve got is one for sending out mail, and it says they’re both 1 oz which isn’t the case.

32

Awesome job! I’ll buy some for sure when they are ready for purchase. =3

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I’m so happy that my thread got some engines running around here! :stuck_out_tongue:
Community-based projects FTW!

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lol dont wanna burst your bubble (your thread is great) but this one has been under wraps for a while… these things take time… we did however notice the thread and the wish list items :wink:

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Hmm. That gives me another idea then. I should probably rank those wishlists whenever I have the time. It will help modders prioritize if they choose.

36

Definitely getting my hands on a few of these when they’re available. Top stuff <3

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As a matter of fact, the first drawing was scrawled out during the halftime show of the Super Bowl :stuck_out_tongue: