CPUWIZ Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Includes the service manual, diagnostic cart and both loop-back boards (2 port and 4 port). Any interest, before I dig the stuff up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybird3rd Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Interested! I've got three 5200 consoles, so I'm sure I'll find a use for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Starwander Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I might be interested, I like to collect service manuals for the consoles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widowsson Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I would definitely have interest also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I know I would have an interest in it as well! Although again the 4 port loopback can still be used on the 2 port unit you just have to use it with the top cover removed. How about one of them joystick pullers? You got one of those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 1 hour ago, -^CrossBow^- said: I know I would have an interest in it as well! Although again the 4 port loopback can still be used on the 2 port unit you just have to use it with the top cover removed. How about one of them joystick pullers? You got one of those? To me it was just for collecting, I don't need these tools for actual use, there are better ways these days. I am not familiar with the joystick puller, got a pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 42 minutes ago, CPUWIZ said: I am not familiar with the joystick puller, got a pic? It is the metal lever with the notch cut out of it to the left in this pic from Best's website. Tried to get one a few years ago but was told they were sold out of them. It is used to pull he actual joystick knob top off the shaft. Makes is easier to do boot replacements..etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Hah, almost looks like a PC slot cover. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I have one of those. Not for sale though, sorry. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 27 minutes ago, CPUWIZ said: Hah, almost looks like a PC slot cover. Thanks. Yes it does look like that, but obviously would have to be made of some strong stuff to get that knob off the controller shaft. I've been able to do it by hand by just pulling straight up a few times, but more often than not I have to resort to some vice grips while pulling and twisting or just toss it aside and find another controller top shell housing in better shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratwurst Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Any half decent machinist's shop could crank out a replica of that puller in under an hour. If I had the dimensions I could make one even, it's just an L-bracket with a notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, Bratwurst said: Any half decent machinist's shop could crank out a replica of that puller in under an hour. If I had the dimensions I could make one even, it's just an L-bracket with a notch. Yep. Do it, sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratwurst Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, CPUWIZ said: Yep. Do it, sell them. I can't wait to retire on my joystick puller fortune. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Bratwurst said: I can't wait to retire on my joystick puller fortune. Bah, I make shit for other people to enjoy, sure as hell not to make money. If so, I am almost $8K in the hole and should stop immediately. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 39 minutes ago, Bratwurst said: Any half decent machinist's shop could crank out a replica of that puller in under an hour. If I had the dimensions I could make one even, it's just an L-bracket with a notch. I've thought of that myself but I do have to wonder what the originals were made of? Just steel I guess? Alum would be to soft and would bend under the force to pry it off. But the service manuals and other stuff are very handy to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratwurst Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Definitely steel, looks like 1/8th inch thickness or a little less than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringfellow Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 On 10/27/2020 at 12:28 AM, CPUWIZ said: Includes the service manual, diagnostic cart and both loop-back boards (2 port and 4 port). Any interest, before I dig the stuff up? interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 On 10/27/2020 at 3:31 PM, CPUWIZ said: Bah, I make shit for other people to enjoy, sure as hell not to make money. If so, I am almost $8K in the hole and should stop immediately. I know I've been enjoying your shit. - Hmmm, that doesn't sound quite right now that I'm reading it but you know what I mean 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+H454 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 On 10/27/2020 at 2:55 PM, -^CrossBow^- said: I've thought of that myself but I do have to wonder what the originals were made of? Just steel I guess? Alum would be to soft and would bend under the force to pry it off. But the service manuals and other stuff are very handy to have. https://www.harborfreight.com/trim-and-molding-tool-set-5-pc-64126.html https://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-upholstery-and-trim-tool-set-99739.html I've personally use the hard plastic set on the top to pull apart my 5200 knob. Both will work, but, the hard plastic won't nick or gouge anything. Get a 20% off coupon, head down to Harbor Freight and resell them here for twice the price! "Custom 5200 controller Tool!" "Rare!" "Vintage!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 On 10/27/2020 at 11:01 AM, -^CrossBow^- said: I know I would have an interest in it as well! Although again the 4 port loopback can still be used on the 2 port unit you just have to use it with the top cover removed. How about one of them joystick pullers? You got one of those? On 10/27/2020 at 2:17 PM, Bratwurst said: Any half decent machinist's shop could crank out a replica of that puller in under an hour. If I had the dimensions I could make one even, it's just an L-bracket with a notch. If somebody gets me the dimensions I'll make a run of them. I don't want to deal with selling them though right now, too busy, so ideally someone will just get them all and they can hand them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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