In preparation for the AQ Multicart

[psquare75]

[+MattelAquarius]

That looks strange to my eyes, having seen them with coils for these 20+ odd years. However, they also look pretty cool.

 

Thanks for the pic.

[Rev]

how do you straighten the cords out. or is it a trade secret?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[psquare75]

It's a trade secret. I sent them to Yurkie, a fellow AA member, who has been doing Coleco controllers for several months.

[Rev]

It's a trade secret. I sent them to Yurkie, a fellow AA member, who has been doing Coleco controllers for several months.

 

yeah, i think he was the guy offering the service to do it right?

 

 

i tried to do it myself one time but was unsuccessful.

[psquare75]

Yes, he is, and still does. I asked if he would attempt some AQ controllers, and that is the result.

[Rev]

i will try a new method to straighten them out myself. it involves a microwave and a cinder block.

Edited November 26, 2010 by revolutionika

[the-topdog]

i will try a new method to straighten them out myself. it involves a microwave and a cinder block.

 

Way back in the 70's we used to straighten coiled telephone cords by hanging them from a shower rod with weight on the end and heated the plastic with a hairdryer. I don't know if the same process would work here.

[jaybird3rd]

Heyyyy, nice! I'll try not to keep you waiting for the multi-cart too much longer!

 

I figured that was Yurkie's work; I had him straighten some loose Intellivision II cords for me, and he did a great job. Just out of curiosity, how long are the Aquarius cords after they've been straightened? Do you notice any more RF interference with straight cords?

[psquare75]

Idk yet, That's a pic from Yurkie. I'll measure them when the controllers arrive.

[+Yurkie]

Idk yet, That's a pic from Yurkie. I'll measure them when the controllers arrive.

 

These where over 6', not sure exact length.

[psquare75]

Wow. That's a lot of cord!