wig-wag control

Italian translation: joystick

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English term or phrase:wig-wag control
Italian translation:joystick
Entered by: Paola Guzzetta

11:24 Oct 21, 2002
English to Italian translations [PRO]
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English term or phrase: wig-wag control
A Wig-Wag control is like a joystick. It is is a lever operated speed and direction control. Move the lever forward to go forward, and pull it back to go backwards. The speed is controlled by how far forward (or back) you pull the lever
Francesca Matteoda
Spain
Local time: 19:57
joystick
Explanation:
wig wag control e`la dicitura americana.
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Paola Guzzetta
Italy
Local time: 19:57
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4joystick
Paola Guzzetta
4controllo tramite joystick
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joystick


Explanation:
wig wag control e`la dicitura americana.


    Reference: http://www.4qd.co.uk/fea/joy.html
Paola Guzzetta
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joystick


Explanation:
e`la dicitura americana


    Reference: http://www.4qd.co.uk/fea/joy.html
Paola Guzzetta
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controllo tramite joystick


Explanation:
Joystick or Wig-Wag. A joystick (know in USA as a Wig-Wag control)
is a lever operated speed and direction control. Move the lever ...


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