Author Topic: TRON joystick shafts for 49way/Super/Competition! Spider Kits are coming! (Read 38250 times)

Tiger-Heli · « **Reply #80 on:** April 18, 2005, 06:45:33 am »

In the pics, the spider looks like it is being stretched vertically, i.e., when mounted, the center portion looks lower than the corners. Would this affect gameplay? (If so, you could maybe use longer studs and washers under the corners to compensate.)

Flinkly · « **Reply #81 on:** April 18, 2005, 12:21:27 pm »

i think it's up so far because he has to screw it into the end of the shaft. the real spider will just be on the end of the shaft, so it shouldn't stretch in that direction too much. am i right 1UP?

1UP · « **Reply #82 on:** April 18, 2005, 01:15:25 pm »

Quote from: Flinkly on April 18, 2005, 12:21:27 pm

i think it's up so far because he has to screw it into the end of the shaft.

Flinkly · « **Reply #83 on:** April 25, 2005, 12:10:07 pm »

so, are you too busy with playtesting to post your progress?

anyways, it's been almost a week, so i just wanted to know how things are going.

1UP · « **Reply #84 on:** April 30, 2005, 05:24:10 pm »

Update: The 49-way Tron sticks will now use a heavier grommet rather than a spider. However, the spider kits will still be available for use in converting your Happ 49 to a Sinistar joystick. Patience--pricing and photos are coming!

JODY · « **Reply #85 on:** April 30, 2005, 06:17:40 pm »

Sounds good. I'll be ordering after the improvements are done.

Flinkly · « **Reply #86 on:** May 01, 2005, 02:17:02 pm »

well, while you do have a month to get this done while happ prices are good, i'd love to see it done soon...

i'm ok with the heavier grommet thing, i've got sinistar sticks anyways...

so lets see this thing finished already!

PoDunkMoFo · « **Reply #87 on:** May 08, 2005, 02:44:12 am »

Hello,

Just curious. Why do the handle mounts have a bend. Weren't the original tron handles straight?

1UP · « **Reply #88 on:** May 08, 2005, 02:57:32 am »

Quote from: PoDunkMoFo on May 08, 2005, 02:44:12 am

Hello,

Just curious.

Lilwolf · « **Reply #89 on:** May 08, 2005, 07:34:25 am »

CONGRATES on having problems because of all the cabinet orders!

I LOVE your cabinet and its great to hear your selling a bunch!

AmericanDemon · « **Reply #90 on:** May 22, 2005, 02:22:58 pm »

I wanted to let everyone know that Specialty Plastics will soon be producing more Repro Tron Grips. I will post back once they are ready to rock. His site is here:

http://members.aol.com/specialtyplastic/

fiscap · « **Reply #91 on:** June 01, 2005, 12:09:26 pm »

Hi 1UP -

Just curious if you have a status on the web store and when more Super/Comp Tron Shafts will be available.

Thanks!

1UP · « **Reply #92 on:** June 01, 2005, 04:22:40 pm »

Quote from: fiscap on June 01, 2005, 12:09:26 pm

Hi 1UP -

Just curious if you have a status on the web store and when more Super/Comp Tron Shafts will be available.

Thanks!

I am waiting on quotes from metal shops at the moment, as I can not keep up with demand by myself. It will probably be a few weeks before more are available.

I am building a new website to handle the new credit card service. Look for a lot of changes. The products will be going up as soon as they are available for sale.

1UP · « **Reply #93 on:** June 01, 2005, 04:59:31 pm »

On another note, I have found a momentary pushbutton for the thumbswitches that looks very similar to the Happ switches, has a short throw, and a bit lighter touch than the Happ microswitches. It is also tons cheaper than Happ's buttons.

I may start offering this option exclusively, as I really don't like the Radio Shack buttons. They have a light touch, but you've got to push them all the way in before they register. These new buttons are easier to rapid-fire with than either the RS or Happ buttons. And for the purists, there's no nasty clicking sound.

nobody · « **Reply #94 on:** June 01, 2005, 05:06:10 pm »

sounds good, id definatly be interested in 2 of the complete kits once you have the final product perfected

Kremmit · « **Reply #95 on:** June 02, 2005, 02:55:40 am »

Quote from: 1UP on June 01, 2005, 04:59:31 pm

On another note, I have found a momentary pushbutton for the thumbswitches that looks very similar to the Happ switches, has a short throw, and a bit lighter touch than the Happ microswitches. It is also tons cheaper than Happ's buttons.

Like to see those.

1UP · « **Reply #96 on:** June 02, 2005, 03:35:39 am »

As you can see, very similar (Happ switch is on the right). IN fact, I think the momentary button is a bit nicer (no molding seam, a nice bright finish) than the Happ version. And I really like the feel.

armax · « **Reply #97 on:** June 02, 2005, 03:55:23 am »

1up, do you sell the spiders for the 49-ways separately (the sinistar spider)? If so, how do I go about placing an order....

1UP · « **Reply #98 on:** June 02, 2005, 04:18:08 am »

Quote from: armax on June 02, 2005, 03:55:23 am

1up, do you sell the spiders for the 49-ways separately (the sinistar spider)?

fiscap · « **Reply #99 on:** June 18, 2005, 01:56:22 pm »

Is anyone else having difficulty in locating switch assembly 95-4278-00 on Happ's site? It's pictured in the exploded diagram of their Heavy Duty 8-Way Trigger Stick and 1UP makes a mention of it in an earlier post on this topic, but I can't find anyway to add it to my cart on their site.

http://www.happcontrols.com/joysticks/50997000x.htm

Keep up the good work 1UP - anxiously awaiting your new on-line store. I can't wait to get my hands on a couple of those Super/Comp Tron Shafts and those new thumb-switches you've found.

*update* - Scratch that - I figured out if you manually enter the part number in your cart, it populates the information and allows you to add the item. Weird that they don't have a listing for it like everything else.

1UP · « **Reply #100 on:** June 19, 2005, 05:33:29 pm »

It's not that weird--they have hundreds, possibly thousands of individual parts that do not have a separate page. Anyone who orders much from them is used to typing in part numbers and adding them to the cart. If you have the part #s handy, it can actually be much faster than following multiple links.

I am working on getting the shafts made out of house very soon. Unfortunately, the 8-way version is going to need a custom base that uses a grommet. The slotted super base is prone to failure, so you won't be able to just drop in the shaft on your own base.

saint · « **Reply #101 on:** June 19, 2005, 09:24:04 pm »

Hey - when all is said and done, don't forget to post a news submission so we can advertize it on the front page

--- saint

fiscap · « **Reply #102 on:** June 28, 2005, 09:36:31 am »

1UP - It's hard to tell from the photos, but when they're available, will your Super/Comp shafts have threaded holes to accept the 96-2516-00 screws from Happ?

Thanks and keep up the good work!

1UP · « **Reply #103 on:** June 28, 2005, 12:11:56 pm »

Quote from: fiscap on June 28, 2005, 09:36:31 am

1UP - It's hard to tell from the photos, but when they're available, will your Super/Comp shafts have threaded holes to accept the 96-2516-00 screws from Happ?

Thanks and keep up the good work!

Yes.

Kremmit · « **Reply #104 on:** June 29, 2005, 12:23:30 am »

Quote from: 1UP on June 19, 2005, 05:33:29 pm

I am working on getting the shafts made out of house very soon. Unfortunately, the 8-way version is going to need a custom base that uses a grommet. The slotted super base is prone to failure, so you won't be able to just drop in the shaft on your own base.

Ooh, I missed this before- you're making a new grommet-style base?

Pictures, details, release date, pricing, rumors, etc, please.

Flinkly · « **Reply #105 on:** September 29, 2005, 11:51:59 pm »

yeah, yeah, it's an old thread, but it's still alive. i just wanted to know how things were going in this department 1UP. has your machinist come up with anything yet?

keep up the good work.

bdsjake · « **Reply #106 on:** September 30, 2005, 11:25:50 am »

me too, I want one of those tron handles, what's the status of ordering 1UP? thanks,

Flinkly · « **Reply #107 on:** October 15, 2005, 03:44:53 pm »

just checking again...

1UP · « **Reply #108 on:** October 16, 2005, 03:47:47 am »

All sales are on hold for now while the company is being restructured. I will post an announcement when the shafts are available again.

Thanks

ahofle · « **Reply #109 on:** April 24, 2006, 01:44:17 pm »

Bump...
Are you finished restructuring yet?

armax · « **Reply #110 on:** February 10, 2007, 07:22:03 am »

I know this is old but was there any word on the restructuring? I'm interested in some of these parts. sorry for the very old reply.

vertygo · « **Reply #111 on:** October 14, 2007, 12:56:28 am »

what happened to this thread ? I'd love two of these full kits!


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