Curt Vendel Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share Posted December 16, 2018 A couple of people ordered the new PLA78R (Right hand) version, just wanted to show everyone the update of the design. Both left and right versions come with built in Paddle control and a side fire button for the paddle. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Wow looks great! I paid 250 for one years ago with no paddle control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share Posted December 16, 2018 Thanks... Im trying to be reasonable with the cost for these. After the New Years Ill have a dual stick one available... Next item on the agenda is the PLA52 controller for the 5200... that one should turn out really nice. Just waiting on some final pieces to arrive so I can complete 2 reference units and send one to Atari Brian who said he would fully test it with all 5200 games. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share Posted December 16, 2018 Please consider making a 7800 version with a paddle controller. You can't forget games like 7800 Circus Atari. Allan Allan... you asked.... I delivered :-) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 I hope they don't jitter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 Wil there be a dual stick model for Robotron and T:ME SALVO? Hi, Yes... I have a dual stick version I've designed, both for 9 pin and USB so that'll be after the New Years... right now I just want to get things into a good production line on these controllers and then introduce the other variants and specialized controllers after the New Years... Now someone needs to code Crazy Climber for the 7800! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 I hope they don't jitter They are all sprayed and cleaned with contact cleaner, nice and smoooooooooooooooooth :-) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldLeader Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 A couple of people ordered the new PLA78R (Right hand) version, just wanted to show everyone the update of the design. Both left and right versions come with built in Paddle control and a side fire button for the paddle. PLA78R.png Nice! How much is this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 All the 7800 controllers have the paddle installed and are currently priced at 89.99 each on the website. Put my order and payment for one earlier today. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldenWheels Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Dang...with the paddle built in, it is really sweet looking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 What's the "paddle fire button" for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 What's the "paddle fire button" for? There's a couple 2600 pinball games that use the paddle buttons for the flippers. I'm guessing for a pinball table feel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 There's a couple 2600 pinball games that use the paddle buttons for the flippers. I'm guessing for a pinball table feel. I figured it would just use the fire buttons that are mounted on the top of the controller. Are they not pinned out the same? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Atari_Warlord Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 I finally clicked on this thread after ignoring it for awhile. Almost missed another great product. Looking forward to the specialized controllers and 2600 version too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldenWheels Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Curt are these sacrificed vintage paddles or new parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Great price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laner Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Ordered mine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 What's the "paddle fire button" for? Normally you'd have to use the joystick since the paddle fire buttons are mapped as left and right joystick directions. So instead of having to use the joystick, you can use the side paddle fire button which makes it much more ergonomic and convenient. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 I finally clicked on this thread after ignoring it for awhile. Almost missed another great product. Looking forward to the specialized controllers and 2600 version too. They are coming, just need to finalize the designs and Atari Brian is going to fully test the 5200 ones for me to make sure they are 100% compatible... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 Curt are these sacrificed vintage paddles or new parts? Using original paddles, I've got cases of them. They are all refurb'd with contact cleaner and running very smooth and accurate. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 I got a few emails from people that were skeptical on how I was doing an all in one joystick and paddle controller, some even said you can't do that... Here is a video demo: 10000000_2012457159054066_8141561449791314604_n.mp4 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeguychicago Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Waiting eagerly for the 5200 one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckafka99 Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Hi, Yes... I have a dual stick version I've designed, both for 9 pin and USB so that'll be after the New Years... right now I just want to get things into a good production line on these controllers and then introduce the other variants and specialized controllers after the New Years... Now someone needs to code Crazy Climber for the 7800! Will the dual stick also have the standard buttons, side buttons and paddle? These are looking awesome! Just a matter of figuring out which model to eventually get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldenWheels Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 I got a few emails from people that were skeptical on how I was doing an all in one joystick and paddle controller, some even said you can't do that... Here is a video demo: 10000000_2012457159054066_8141561449791314604_n.mp4 I'm not gonna lie...I was hoping you'd put up a wiring diagram! I was trying to do this a few years ago and a few people didn't think it was doable on one controller port. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/260387-help-me-incorporate-a-paddle-controller-into-a-7800-arcade-stick/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 Will the dual stick also have the standard buttons, side buttons and paddle? These are looking awesome! Just a matter of figuring out which model to eventually get. Not sure yet, I need to look at what is going to be the best balance of gameplay and ergonomics. I haven't even started on a design yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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