AtariBrian Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Is the Pac-Man one a 4-way or 8-way joystick? I would sure hope it is a 4 way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Is the Pac-Man one a 4-way or 8-way joystick? It's an 8-way joystick. It could be made with a 4 way stick but I'm not sure how much demand there would be as it would limit the games it could be used with. I'm willing to make whatever's in demand though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluxit Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) Having had a couple of play sessions with my Pitfall, I'm quite happy with it. Never having personally owned 2600 Pitfall!, it didn't seem right to get the stick without the cart, so I picked up a copy of Pitfall! 'blue' on Ebay, and the game arrived on the same day as the joystick. Response of both stick and buttons is excellent. I could comfortably prop the case on my lap while playing Pitfall! on the couch. The cord is ~5 feet long, and I'm using an extension that makes it just about perfect for my setup. Xevious 7800 feels absolutely perfect with this joystick. I can easily tap the fire button with my index and middle finger much faster than the game will use input, while effortlessly dropping bombs between targets with my ring finger. After a couple of rounds I found that I needed to jam the case between my knees in order to keep it stable once I was in the groove(at which point I tend to unconsciously use excessive force, regardless of stick size or construction,) but that wasn't a big issue, nor did it cause discomfort for me with this stick. The paint job, though not absolutely perfect, is beautiful. Construction is fine. The components used are excellent. My initial impression is that I would give the stick an 8 out 10. It comes very close to a 9. I definitely don't regret my purchase. Thanks Wyluli Wolf. The better response of this joystick also inspired me to tune my frankensteined twin stick Saitek Megamaster VI(modified for use with PC and Atari.) I reduced the required stick travel and the spring tension(although I really need a finer spring) on both sticks for quicker response and less fatigue. Edited February 23, 2017 by fluxit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Wow, these look fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Having had a couple of play sessions with my Pitfall, I'm quite happy with it. Never having personally owned 2600 Pitfall!, it didn't seem right to get the stick without the cart, so I picked up a copy of Pitfall! 'blue' on Ebay, and the game arrived on the same day as the joystick. Response of both stick and buttons is excellent. I could comfortably prop the case on my lap while playing Pitfall! on the couch. The cord is ~5 feet long, and I'm using an extension that makes it just about perfect for my setup. Xevious 7800 feels absolutely perfect with this joystick. I can easily tap the fire button with my index and middle finger much faster than the game will use input, while effortlessly dropping bombs between targets with my ring finger. After a couple of rounds I found that I needed to jam the case between my knees in order to keep it stable once I was in the groove(at which point I tend to unconsciously use excessive force, regardless of stick size or construction,) but that wasn't a big issue, nor did it cause discomfort for me with this stick. The paint job, though not absolutely perfect, is beautiful. Construction is fine. The components used are excellent. My initial impression is that I would give the stick an 8 out 10. It comes very close to a 9. I definitely don't regret my purchase. Thanks Wyluli Wolf. The better response of this joystick also inspired me to tune my frankensteined twin stick Saitek Megamaster VI(modified for use with PC and Atari.) I reduced the required stick travel and the spring tension(although I really need a finer spring) on both sticks for quicker response and less fatigue. Thank you for the review. I'm glad you like it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 Special Edition Donkey Kong controller added to top post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) Q-bert controller ready to go if anyone is interested. Going to try to add a video of one of the joysticks in action this week. Edited March 19, 2017 by Wyluli Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 Top post updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) Picture is a bit dim but here is a demo of the Atari Pro CX-1000 Arcade Joystick! https://youtu.be/0KPjN-yAEDI Edited March 22, 2017 by Wyluli Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Go Pro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Initial post updated. New projects in the works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtua_ben Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 PM'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 May the Fourth be with You! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-type Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I'm definitely interested, but I can't decide if I want to get the standard or right side configuration 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) Will be unable to take/make anymore joystick orders until June 3rd. I do have one standard black edition, one standard white edition and a Pitfall with yellow buttons ready to ship. If interested in any of these 3 send a PM before the 26th and I can get one shipped. Thank you to those who have placed orders thus far. I shall post again upon my return! Edited May 22, 2017 by Wyluli Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Back at last! Was starting to wonder if I would ever get home. Anyway, if anyone would like to place an order we are back in business! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamrodHare Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Would you consider selling a kit? I enjoy painting and assembling things myself, but I HATE sourcing and buying parts, so a kit would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 PM sent regarding the Commodore joystick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) Would you consider selling a kit? I enjoy painting and assembling things myself, but I HATE sourcing and buying parts, so a kit would be great. It's an interesting thought. It would not save much money doing it yourself but the "fun" of customizing it yourself may be more of what you are after. It might be doable but you would have to provide your own wire/solder. PM me. Let me know which design you are interested in building and I'll see what parts and numbers I can come up with for you. *****Crunched some numbers and looks like I could sell a kit for the Atari Joystick for $55 + shipping. This would include pre-drilling holes in the box if desired and stripping/testing/labeling the cable for easy install.**** Edited June 11, 2017 by Wyluli Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropzone Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Do the buttons make a clicking sound when pressed? Like with microswitches... I like that sound :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Do the buttons make a clicking sound when pressed? Like with microswitches... I like that sound :-) The joystick and buttons use micro-switches...so...Yep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 Updated initial post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakpack Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 So the 2 button joystick uses 2 independent fire buttons for the 7800? Can they be custom as to what order button 1 and button 2 are? Also, do you get more demand for the left handed joysticks? I prefer a 2 button right handed joystick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 So the 2 button joystick uses 2 independent fire buttons for the 7800? Can they be custom as to what order button 1 and button 2 are? Also, do you get more demand for the left handed joysticks? I prefer a 2 button right handed joystick. The button's could be reversed if one desired. Here is how they are normally ordered: Left handed seems to be the most popular but I have had a few orders for right handed sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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