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Tron restrictor on Xenophobe Joy
NoOne=NBA=:
The restrictors match fine, but given that you have to disassemble the joystick anyway, why not just mount the handle you have onto the Tron base?
Kremmit:
NoOne- Maybe he's trying to keep the Xenophobe intact- he could sell it to re-coup some of the costs of a Tron base, coupled with a Specialty Plastics repro handle, plus all the parts he needs from Happs to make it whole.
Coaster- on the one hand, it'd probably be cheaper to do as NoOne suggests. But, if you really want the authentic Tron look, this post has a list of the parts you need from Happ. The post is from 2003, though, so expect the prices to have changed. Also note that 1UP used the thumb plate with 2 holes, and 2 thumbswitches. They sell a one-hole and a no-hole plate too, so you can cut down on the cost if you don't need the thumbswitches on your Tron stick.
I'd love to see pics and measurements of the Tron restrictors. I've got a junked flightstick base here I'd like to have a go at converting some day.
NoOne=NBA=:
The lower restrictor on the Tron stick is identical (at least as far as I can tell with a tape measure) to the Pacman ones.
Not surprising, given that the designs are similar, and both come from the same company.
The lower restrictor on the DOT/Xeno sticks is the same SIZE as the Tron ones, but fits in a circular hole, whereas on Tron/Pacman the hole is diamond shaped.
This isn't really an issue because the Tron/Pacman restrictor will fit into the circular hole perfectly, or you can rotate the DOT one, and redrill holes to align it properly.
The upper restrictor on the Tron/Dot sticks are identical (again as far as I can tell with a tape measure) other than orientation.
The rubber part is diamond shaped on the Tron stick, and square shaped on the DOT stick, when seated properly in the holder.
The piece that holds them is identical, and has a round cutout just below the rubber piece.
As far as the hardware goes, it'll run about $12+shipping at Happs, for the trigger assembly without any thumb buttons.
I've been using some Radio Shack buttons for thumbswitches because they are quieter than the originals.
I'm not sure of the Catalog number on them, but they are a two pack one red/one black momentary button, both with a black shroud on them.
The thumb pressure required to activate them is a little lighter than the Xeno (short cone) buttons.
I personally would sacrifice the top of the Xeno stick to make a Tron one.
My black sticks have run me about $15 shipped, on average.
The black handles (usually with trigger and/or thumb switch assemblies) go pretty cheap if you watch the auctions.
Full sticks are usually a little more, but still ALOT less than the Tron repro handles alone.
coasternuts:
You both hit the nail on the head. If I could get the Tron working I might feel compelled to sell the Xeno stick as it is in nice condition( or make a Xeno CP ;D ) Also, the Torx screws do look a little rusty so I'm guessing once I take them off, I won't be putting them back in, and I don't want to ruin the stick.
I was looking at the parts list for the Tron repros from the post, here it is again:
43-0013-00 2-56 X 3/8 SCR SLOTTED ROUND HEAD MS ZINC PLATED (4) $0.28
95-4278-00 SWITCH ASSY DA3 TRIGGER (2) $2.40
90-1012-00 SCREW,#4X3/4 PHIL.PAN HD SHEET METAL TYPE AB (4) $0.36
96-4101-00 TRIGGER SWITCH BRACKET HD J/S (2) $4.41
50-8357-00 SPRING RETURN F/TRIGGER SWITCH F/ ANALOG JOYSTICKS (2) $1.52
95-4400-06 THUMBSWITCH ASSY,BLK, DA3 (2) $10.49
96-2542-02 BACKPLATE HD J/S BLACK 2 HOLES (2) $2.30
Either I don't know how to use Happ's search function, or they have renumbered everything. I am having trouble finding most of this even if I search by name.
When the base arrives, I'll have a look over it and take some measurements and post back here. Then I can think about what to do.
Kremmit:
They may have renumbered, that list is from 2003. However, their web store doesn't have every single part that Happ sells- try calling them with that list, the numbers may be fine, just not in the web catalog. And post back any new #s and prices, of course.