How Arcade Restrictor Gates Work (Joystick Restrictor Gates)

Support The Geek Pub by going Premium and get access to all of our plans and member videos: https://www.thegeekpub.com/go-premium/ Support this Channel on Patreon:   / thegeekpub   PCBWay is your one-stop solution for electronics. Visit them at https://www.pcbway.com In this episode, we cover Arcade Joystick Restrictor Gates. A super important element of your arcade build or restoration. 00:00 - Intro 00:12 - Thanks PCBWay! 00:41 - Understanding Joystick Behaviors and States 02:15 - A look under the joystick 02:34 - Movements and Directions 03:55 - The restrictor gate saves the day 04:30 - Square gates don't eliminate 8-way 05:23 - Some gate pattern/distribution examples 05:34 - So which restrictor gate should I choose? 06:51 - Ending and list of restrictor gates Detailed Article: https://www.thegeekpub.com/282290/how... GEEKPUB ARCADE JOYSTICKS AND BUTTONS: https://www.thegeekpub.com/product-ca... GEEKPUB ARCADE PLANS: https://www.thegeekpub.com/product-ca... Find us on Social Media:   / thegeekpub     / thegeekpub     / thegeekpub   Music Credit: Anders Enger Jensen