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MinerAl:

What kind of pots are in those paddles?

Seems like if you used the Andy's new encoder, or some other paddle encoder, you could get the joysticks and paddles to work on your cabinet by adding a couple of male Dsub9 connectors somewhere.

I've used an IPAC VE to make a little project box that lets me use Atari joysticks.  I may have to add paddle-ability.

JODY:

I bought some 2600 paddles about a week ago to hook up to a cabinet.  Will be better for the paddle games than a Tempest style spinner.  Has anyone done this yet?  I can test with Andy's board, when I get one, and post results but don't expect to be ready to order for a few months.


Stingray:

Rather than using Atari padles, you'd be better off just buying a suitable pot at Radio Shack and building your own. Those old Atari paddles are notoriously jittery.

-S

RayB:


--- Quote from: Stingray on April 06, 2005, 01:37:32 pm ---Those old Atari paddles are notoriously jittery.

--- End quote ---

Yes, I was just going to type that!


MajorLag:

also the atari paddle controlers use a 470ohm pot (IIRC), and computer joysticks (the gameport especially) only use 100ohm.

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