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Star Wars Yoke: Thumb Button Alternatives
« on: February 03, 2005, 10:43:59 am »
Well, I got a SW Yoke a few weeks back with only one thumb button.

There is a guy who sells awesome replacements. They are machined alluminum instead of the original plastic. But, they are $15 for 2 thumb buttons. That's more than I paid for the whole yoke!

Anyway, to make a long story longer
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Re: Star Wars Yoke: Thumb Button Alternatives
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2005, 10:49:56 am »
I just got some of the aluminium repros you describe from www.classicade.com - they are superb.  I suppose $15 is alot for a few tiny pieces of metal, but for something so specialist I think it's a bargain.  As someone else mentioned a few weeks back they will send it even to the UK for only $1.  Needless to say I am *very* impressed with the service & quality...

Still, sounds like a good alternative you've found...I know you've already apologised but you know people are going to want pictures!!  :)
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Re: Star Wars Yoke: Thumb Button Alternatives
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2005, 10:53:54 am »
Here's what a truss head rivet looks like. I'll see about getting some better pictures of what I've done :-\

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Re: Star Wars Yoke: Thumb Button Alternatives
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2005, 02:12:32 pm »
Quote from: Rocky on February 03, 2005, 10:43:59 am
Well, I got a SW Yoke a few weeks back with only one thumb button.

There is a guy who sells awesome replacements. They are machined alluminum instead of the original plastic. But, they are $15 for 2 thumb buttons. That's more than I paid for the whole yoke!
You got a yoke for less than $15?

I think we all officially hate you now.  :)
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Re: Star Wars Yoke: Thumb Button Alternatives
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2005, 03:49:50 pm »
Quote from: Chris on February 03, 2005, 02:12:32 pm
Quote from: Rocky on February 03, 2005, 10:43:59 am
Well, I got a SW Yoke a few weeks back with only one thumb button.

There is a guy who sells awesome replacements. They are machined alluminum instead of the original plastic. But, they are $15 for 2 thumb buttons. That's more than I paid for the whole yoke!
You got a yoke for less than $15?

I think we all officially hate you now.  :)

Yeah, I'm not sure you realise this, but you stole that yoke.

-S
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Re: Star Wars Yoke: Thumb Button Alternatives
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2005, 04:55:28 pm »
Shell out the $15!  Those yokes typically go for around ten times that.

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Re: Star Wars Yoke: Thumb Button Alternatives
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2005, 07:17:37 pm »
Did you find someone that doesn't know about Ebay?  A $15 yoke is a steal unless it was in pieces.
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Re: Star Wars Yoke: Thumb Button Alternatives
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2005, 11:41:25 pm »
 ;D ;D
It was $11 (plus $16 shipping)
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Re: Star Wars Yoke: Thumb Button Alternatives
« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2005, 09:13:09 am »
I love poorly listed auctions! Spelling mistakes are your best friend in such situations. I picked up an original Galaga 2-way for cheap because the guy only listed it as "2-way joystick".

Sometimes you'll also find stuff misspelled. "Galga", "Missle Command", etc...
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