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Fursphere:

--- Quote from: Xiaou2 on February 26, 2025, 11:43:22 am --- Maybe the motors in the modern PC wheels... dont have nearly as much resistance.  Maybe they use Brushless motors.
Not sure.

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The Fanatec CSL DD is definetly brushless.   And it uses some sort of optical / induction slip ring system for the connection to the wheel for all the buttons and wires.    It can spin forever.  Its pretty smooth too when you turn off all the force feedback stuff. 

Xiaou2:

--- Quote from: Fursphere on February 26, 2025, 12:54:47 pm ---I actually had a full complete spy hunter control panel and gas pedal at one point.  I think they got tossed out when we moved (I'm still upset about it).   I got it for like $50 on ebay or something...    now when I see them they're $400 - $500...    :hissy:  :cry:

That game was designed to BEAT ON, VIOLENTLY.   The control panel was so heavy.   So much steel in that thing.  Huge wheel stops too.

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 I eventually bought a Standup version of Spy Hunter,  at an Auction.. for like $800.
Then needed to buy a replacement control panel + pedal Set... because the pedal on mine, had a nearly sheared Arm,
and pretty bad Gear Wear.

 Due to hard times... I was forced to Sell it.  It was like losing a part of my Soul...
 as it truly was my Favorite Game of All Time.

 I Restored every Controller on it.  Freshly Painted the parts.  And sold it on Craigslist, for a little less than I had into it
(as far as I recall).

 I believe the guy whom bought it, also visits this site.  He had intended to gut the machine, to use the parts for
a smaller custom build cabinet, that was mounted to his wall.   But after seeing the controllers, and experiencing
the machine in person... He stated that he would try to keep it, As-Is.

 He said he wasnt sure if his wife was going to allow him to keep it...
but after his young Son fell in love with the game... it was all Good.

 Nice Guy.   But Ill always Miss that game.  If you can find a working machine, with good gears, its worth the
Grand that you will likely have to pay for it.   Its the most Replayable, Enjoyable, and Adrenalin pumping games..
outside of maybe Robotron.

 But unlike Robotron.. Spy Hunter appeals to almost anyone, of any skill level.  Where as Robotron can Spank
someone so hard... that it can totally turn them off.

Fursphere:
Spy Hunter is what happens when you let a pinball machine designer build a video arcade game.   All the light outputs, the multiple buttons on the yoke.  The whole thing is great.   George Gomez created a master piece with that one. 

A vertical shooter disguised as a spy-theme racing game.  With all the toys.

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