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Gradius:
Is there any model of spinner that allows returning to center as a wheel? Maybe I could modify an existing spinner by adding a couple of springs so that I could use my spinner as a wheel for Outrun and others? Anyone has done this or thought about this idea?
Minwah:
RoadBlasters controller: optics but limited to ~270 degrees (prob less actually).

I think the main problem is that it goes out of calibration easily, unlike POTs.  The chap who made the awesome looking Yoke (was it Justin?) found this to be the case - he used optics.

I have a RoadBlasters controller, which actually seemed to work OK (unless I paused MAME)...but I had the thing wedged between my knees and so I wouldn't testify that it would work OK for a long period...hopefully I'll make a panel with it in one day  ::)

Basically I think you'll find there is no alternative to a POT, although you could VERY easily make a paddle - just a POT with a spinner knob on it.  That would work perfect (without a real wheel) for OutRun...
Gradius:
Excuse my ignorance, but what's a pot?
G@M3FR3@K:

--- Quote from: Gradius on July 03, 2004, 04:46:36 pm ---Excuse my ignorance, but what's a pot?

--- End quote ---

A potentiometer, it's an electronic component that is used to vary, or control, the amount of current that flows through an electronic circuit.
A potentiometer is also referred to as a pot.

Read The Secret Life of Pots for some info & pics on "pots".
paigeoliver:
If you want a "return to center" spinner then do this (or something like it).

Get yourself a cheapo 270 degree PC steering wheel (the cheaper the better).

Tear it up, pull the wheel off (nicely), and add either a stereo knob (easiest method), or a real spinner knob to the existing return to center pot.
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