Santo 88 Board

[milry62]

I have one of these in my Atari collection, and I know nothing about it. Is it better than other boards? What's the history behind it?

[Bomberang]

The Santo 88 is the board that was in the 1977 CX-10 "heavy" joysticks. Considered better than the CX-40 by some; worse by others. You can find a ton of info on this site about the CX-10.

[milry62]

The Santo 88 is the board that was in the 1977 CX-10 "heavy" joysticks. Considered better than the CX-40 by some; worse by others. You can find a ton of info on this site about the CX-10.

Thanks! I always wondered what it was and whether it was worth putting into one of my sticks

[Bomberang]

Thanks! I always wondered what it was and whether it was worth putting into one of my sticks

You should note that there are various other differences in the entire overall build between them besides the boards. Basically I'm saying that putting a 10 board in a 40 doesn't make it a 10. Just an interesting hybrid. Also, putting a CX40 board in a CX10 requires cutting off part of the 40's board. I don't know if putting a 10 in a 40 would even work. Please let us know if you attempt it. Would be cool to hear the results.

[milry62]

You should note that there are various other differences in the entire overall build between them besides the boards. Basically I'm saying that putting a 10 board in a 40 doesn't make it a 10. Just an interesting hybrid. Also, putting a CX40 board in a CX10 requires cutting off part of the 40's board. I don't know if putting a 10 in a 40 would even work. Please let us know if you attempt it. Would be cool to hear the results.

After doing some research, I know realize how different the two controllers. Although I did realize that I have a complete CX10 in my collection! Though when i opened it up I did notice a broken corner on the board, though this doesn't seem to affect functionality. I picked most of this stuff up at an auction, and for some reason I have CX40 replacement box with a loose controller top and Santo 88 board. So it seems the previous owner attempted some kind of repair, but it seems that will remain a mystery.