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rampy:


--- Quote from: Spaced Invader on November 20, 2003, 11:03:52 am ---RandyT,

Just wondering if you were going to offer a mounting plate for the basic Omni similar to the one one the Prodigy (without the slide cutout). I think a lot of people who choose the Prodigy for player one will want a basic Omni for player two (I do). The mounting plate would allow ease of mounting in a wood CP, ensure the sticks are mounted at the same height, and provide a consistant look. I know i would pay double the price of a basic Omni just to have the plate included. Great products...I'm just concerned about the mounting.

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that's a very good point SI... hmph... What thinketh you randy?

rampy

PS and I take back my previous comment... I had no idea you went back to the bar after I brought you home... damn you jaegermeister!

RandyT:


--- Quote from: mushmouth on November 20, 2003, 10:28:24 am ---I like EVERYTHING about this stick, except the stick itself. All of its functionality meets the needs of a great number of people here, clearly. But there's no way I'm putting a stick with that shaft and ball in my machine. I want old-school feel, old-school appearance, and I'll echo what others have said here: I want the option of not having that half-bat / half-ball-top stick. The simple solution would be to offer it with this bat (it's still a bat in my mind regardless of the top) and with an original pac-style shaft and ball.

With the exception of that (in my case, it's a deal breaker), this is a stellar product concept.

Don't stop with where it's at. I hope to see you continue to evolve it...

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The real question here would be how much one would be willing to pay for such a thing.  As the list gets longer, the price climbs accordingly.  The other problem is that we are dealing with a functional aesthetic.  In other words, if you change the look, the stick will fall apart ;).  The base of the unit is similar to the Happ style in that the shaft is captivated via a snap ring (or e-clip).  The Happ sticks have a tubular black plastic part for this task, while on the PRODIGY it's a single piece.

So, I guess what I am saying is that for a "real PAC style stick", this would have to be re-designed from the ground up, and most likely include building the stick itself.  I'd like to have the resources to accomodate everone's wishes, but it's unrealistic.  It looks like Ebay and dedicated extra sticks will still be the best bet for the purists, at least for the near term.

Sorry,
RandyT





Spaced Invader:

Mounting plates for the basic Omni? Asked four posts above, seconded by Rampy two posts above.... Please?  ;D

HagHore:

Randy,

Although I am not interested in the Omni for any of my own personal cabs, I would like to use the Prodigy on a control panel for my brother (4/8 way switch on top is very handy for this use).  But first I need a question answered, have you used the Prodigy to play Defender?  And if so, does the switch get in the way of playing Defender?  For most other games I can see the switch not being a problem, but for Defender you usually rest your palm on the panel (at least I do) and operate the stick from the base more so than the top and that could be a problem with the switch.  If you can give me a thumbs up on Defender usage then I will get a Prodigy for my brother's control panel.  Thanks.

Sasquatch!:

Wow, very clever design!  I'll have to keep this one in mind for future projects.

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