RWAP Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 I was looking at my Intellivision 1 controllers this week and saw some differences. Thought I'd share what I found. It looks like they made some modifications, including thickening one of the circuit lines for the side buttons . The thinner lines in the revised contact is ground. It looks like they tried to fix the unexpected keypad press from side+disc problem. Three lines come together with the side button, so it looks like they wanted it so that if one line failed to connect it would be ground. With my four controllers there is some noticeable improvement but its not perfect. They probably did something similar with the keypad buttons. From a Sears Intellivision part number 2609-9589 marked "RRN" orig.jpg From a Canadian 2609 part number 2609-9589 marked "EURO RR REV-D" rev.jpg Sorry for the delay in this project - other things have had my attention over the past few months. Does anyone have one of the "EURO RR REV-D" versions I could borrow so we could incorporate the changes into the new mylar? I would also be interested to know a bit more about the yellow sponge / card which is shown on https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wgmfl5qjcimvsty/AAAKxTNrE1c2iNJqMhPvUWAAa?dl=0&preview=IMG_4131.JPG Is this something we need to incorporate to improve the pressure against the fingers? If so - any ideas as to what it is made from and size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I think that yellow sponge is filling the space between the top cover and the circuit at the spring connector. It makes sure the spring connector makes good contact so its important. Maybe the old one can be reused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1977 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Any updates on this? My controllers could do with new mylars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblejack Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 This may or may not help you but I bought some off ebay from a guy in Venezuela. He was asking quite a bit more that I thought they should cost so I contacted him and we came to what I thought was a fair deal for both of us. I got 10 mylars for $80. The are the original 2609-9589 with no REV. The only other letters on them are RR-N. Again, I felt they were a great deal but you may not. https://www.ebay.com/itm/10x-Flex-circuit-for-Intellivision-1-Controllers-brand-new-unused/254132940901?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWAP Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share Posted May 6, 2019 At the moment the ones from Venezuela are your best bet. My own project has been on hold for 2 years now because the feedback was that people wanted them based on the Canadian 2609 part number 2609-9589 marked "EURO RR REV-D"; but as soon as I pointed out that I would need one of these mylars on which to base to the new ones, everyone suddenly went quiet It is always the problem with producing new mylars / keyboard membranes - people are willing to say "Yes, great - invest some money and get some made", but as soon as you ask to borrow an existing one on which to base the new production, there is no-one willing to send you a sample! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Rider Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 The Venezuelan mylars work perfect if you were wondering. Just refreshed my Sears SVA a couple weeks ago. Delivery took a couple weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1977 Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 This may or may not help you but I bought some off ebay from a guy in Venezuela. He was asking quite a bit more that I thought they should cost so I contacted him and we came to what I thought was a fair deal for both of us. I got 10 mylars for $80. The are the original 2609-9589 with no REV. The only other letters on them are RR-N. Again, I felt they were a great deal but you may not. https://www.ebay.com/itm/10x-Flex-circuit-for-Intellivision-1-Controllers-brand-new-unused/254132940901?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 100_7435.JPG 100_7434.JPG Many thanks for the link, much appreciated! At the moment the ones from Venezuela are your best bet. My own project has been on hold for 2 years now because the feedback was that people wanted them based on the Canadian 2609 part number 2609-9589 marked "EURO RR REV-D"; but as soon as I pointed out that I would need one of these mylars on which to base to the new ones, everyone suddenly went quiet It is always the problem with producing new mylars / keyboard membranes - people are willing to say "Yes, great - invest some money and get some made", but as soon as you ask to borrow an existing one on which to base the new production, there is no-one willing to send you a sample! I'll send you one of mine if you like, they're Euro RR Rev-D, let me know your address via PM and i'll post it tomorrow The Venezuelan mylars work perfect if you were wondering. Just refreshed my Sears SVA a couple weeks ago. Delivery took a couple weeks. Definitely worth considering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWAP Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share Posted May 6, 2019 Thanks Adam - I have sent a pm.The Euro RR Rev-D seem to give better feedback on the side buttons in particular, or so I understand and that is why I wanted to incorporate those changes.Rich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1977 Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 No problem Rich, happy to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Im interested in several. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 This may or may not help you but I bought some off ebay from a guy in Venezuela. He was asking quite a bit more that I thought they should cost so I contacted him and we came to what I thought was a fair deal for both of us. I got 10 mylars for $80. The are the original 2609-9589 with no REV. The only other letters on them are RR-N. Again, I felt they were a great deal but you may not. https://www.ebay.com/itm/10x-Flex-circuit-for-Intellivision-1-Controllers-brand-new-unused/254132940901?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 100_7435.JPG 100_7434.JPG Forget the mylars, what are those 2 Intellivision items you're using to weigh them down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblejack Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Forget the mylars, what are those 2 Intellivision items you're using to weigh them down? They are the changeable screens for the 3 in One hand held game for 2 players Intellivision made about 15 years ago. Here is the set I have. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblejack Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 At the moment the ones from Venezuela are your best bet. My own project has been on hold for 2 years now because the feedback was that people wanted them based on the Canadian 2609 part number 2609-9589 marked "EURO RR REV-D"; but as soon as I pointed out that I would need one of these mylars on which to base to the new ones, everyone suddenly went quiet It is always the problem with producing new mylars / keyboard membranes - people are willing to say "Yes, great - invest some money and get some made", but as soon as you ask to borrow an existing one on which to base the new production, there is no-one willing to send you a sample! Hey, I have a brand new one you can borrow. PM me your address and I will get it right out to you, but you gotta send it back. HJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWAP Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 Hey, I have a brand new one you can borrow. PM me your address and I will get it right out to you, but you gotta send it back. HJ Thanks - Adam is sending me a non-working one which is better for the factory as they can keep it then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprout Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Glad to see this thread back from the dead, and still up for several! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imstarryeyed Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 I too am glad this project is getting some new life into it. Big thank you to Rich for the project, Adam for kicking it back to life with a missing piece and Humble Jack for offering as well. You guys are great citizens here and there are those of us that just want to say thank you guys! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 I would be interested in at least a half dozen of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmzalbar Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 meeeeee too! 6 to 8 of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWAP Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 I have received the Canadian 2609 part number 2609-9589 marked "EURO RR REV-D" from Adam (many thanks) and this has now been passed onto the factory so that they can bring together the two versions and hopefully get an improved version. Fingers crossed the quote will not be much higher than last time! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWAP Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 Thanks to Adam's assistance, we have now successfully integrated the improvements from the Canadian Intellivision mylar and tested them. So I will now be telling the factory to get these made at long last... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1977 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 I thought i'd add a couple of pictures of the mylars, they are excellent quality and my controllers are as good as new now 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmzalbar Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Very excited! Mine are about dead, and I need enough for the next 100 years at least 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 4 hours ago, adam1977 said: I thought i'd add a couple of pictures of the mylars, they are excellent quality and my controllers are as good as new now I've got a Tandyvision one that needs 2 of these. And I would need like a half dozen others to have on hand for the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprout Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Great news - looking forward to picking these up. To confirm - both the outer membrane and the internal mylar pieces will be available for purchase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWAP Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 Yes I was going to offer it as a kit of all 3 parts - the mylar, the top layer with the keypad and the thin insulating layer. It makes more sense than offering them individually. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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