[SPARCbook] keyboard joystick caps

[wa2egp at att.net]

     Having recently obtaining a Tadpole 3GX I noticed 
that the little keyboard joystick rubber cap was sticky 
and falling apart.  Being a person who finds unusual 
solutions to problems, I'd though I'd pass my solution 
along.
     Trot down to your local auto parts store and buy a 
pack of vacuum caps, the 1/8 inch vinyl worked for me.  
BTW, I tried the rubber ones - too thick - made the 
cursor shift southeast an inch when "h" was released.
Just cut one off the appropriate length and slip it over 
the square joystick (first removing the rubber part!).  
This may take a little effort since it is a square peg 
in a round hole!  If you don't like the "pointed" tip, 
you can always flatten it a little with a nail file (do 
this before you put it on).
     It works for me.  My cap is yellow since that is 
the color of the 1/8 inch cap of the brand I bought.  If 
you mess up on cutting, there are 4 more to play with.  
Pretty good for less than $2. 
     Hope this helps some one.   Bob