Author Topic: New Product: TurboTwist (Read 38017 times)

RandyT · « **on:** February 19, 2006, 03:59:21 pm »

Now available in limited quantities as we ramp up production.

I've been hinting at this one for a while, and we were finally able to get all of the parts together for a limited run. We overshot the target price a bit due to me deciding that adding a little extra cost for a lot of durability was the right thing to do. When you hold one of these in your hand, I'm sure you'll agree.

Introducing the new TurboTwist

AllisterFiend · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2006, 04:57:59 pm »

WOW, you are hard to keep up with.

I am interested in two units, but I was wondering if you had the foot print of the unit and some other dimensions?

Have to make sure it will fit!

Allister Fiend

P.S.

I tried to look on the website but did not notice it yet.

RandyT · « **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2006, 05:29:41 pm »

Quote from: AllisterFiend on February 19, 2006, 04:57:59 pm

Have to make sure it will fit!

Sorry, just updated the feature list with the size data.

RandyT

divemaster127 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 19, 2006, 05:42:13 pm »

This looks like a very nice spinner reminds me of the slikstik

Timoe · « **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2006, 05:42:28 pm »

$70 with the optiwiz interface?

nice

what is the shaft diameter? I will likely want to change out my spinner top. Will my old scholl "mame" logo spinner top work on it? I think it takes a 1/4" shaft

markrvp · « **Reply #5 on:** February 19, 2006, 05:50:00 pm »

Congratulations on another fine product, Randy.

RandyT · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2006, 05:58:52 pm »

Quote from: divemaster127 on February 19, 2006, 05:42:13 pm

This looks like a very nice spinner reminds me of the slikstik

Thanks. But trust me, they are worlds apart.

RandyT

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #7 on:** February 19, 2006, 06:00:10 pm »

NICE!!

Cheers.

Xiaou2 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 19, 2006, 06:33:25 pm »

I do not see an encoder wheel... is its motion directly read from a laser ?

Enhanced resolution? How does this work exactly? Can the resolution be reduced as well? As some games you might work better with less resolution.

Zakk · « **Reply #9 on:** February 19, 2006, 07:22:31 pm »

Very nice!

Aw damn, I drooled all over myself...

*edit* playing nice...

quarterback · « **Reply #10 on:** February 19, 2006, 07:34:39 pm »

Let's all play nice. I'm sure the slikstik spinner has brought plenty of satisfaction to its users. I'd hate to see this thread go the direction of other "new product" threads.

Looks very cool Randy.... but out of my price range. I'll have to stick with my NastySpinner

RandyT · « **Reply #11 on:** February 19, 2006, 07:44:12 pm »

Quote from: Xiaou2 on February 19, 2006, 06:33:25 pm

I do not see an encoder wheel... is its motion directly read from a laser ?

No. There is an encoder wheel situated below the frame.

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Enhanced resolution? How does this work exactly? Can the resolution be reduced as well? As some games you might work better with less resolution.

I don't think that's what I wrote. But resolution can always be very effectively reduced via software sensitivity. However, resolution cannot be increased in software.

Think of it in terms of a digital image. You can take a 5 megapixel digital photo and reduce it to a 1 megapixel image and it still looks great, just smaller. That's because there was more than enough data for the algorithm to choose from to retain the image quality. It just threw away what it didn't need.

Now take the 1 megapixel image and blow it back up to the original 5 megapixel size. Looks like crap, right? That's because there isn't enough real data to create an image that large, so much of it is duplicated.

Too much real data is a far, far better situation to be in than too little.

RandyT

jfunk · « **Reply #12 on:** February 19, 2006, 08:28:40 pm »

No push/pull?!?! I'm VERY disappointed..

JUST KIDDING! Looks fantastic.. *sigh* Might have to rethink my control panel, now.. Let's see:

49-ways with GPWiz49s..
Electric Ice buttons with the LEDWizs..
Dual TurboTwist Spinners..

If you sold a trackball, we'd be all set!!

Jason

Timoe · « **Reply #13 on:** February 19, 2006, 09:08:48 pm »

Can the knob be replaced with a knob that takes a traditional 1/4" shaft?

mahuti · « **Reply #14 on:** February 19, 2006, 09:22:49 pm »

Congrats on that. Looks like a great product.

I hope it's successful enough that we'll get to see some knob alternatives in the future.

Mario · « **Reply #15 on:** February 19, 2006, 10:00:05 pm »

What's the height of the shaft? i.e., can it be used with a 3/4" thick wood panel without needing to reduce the panel thickness? It would be cool if it has a shaft that is adjustable in length to support panels of various thicknesses.

Mario

Fozzy The Bear · « **Reply #16 on:** February 19, 2006, 10:02:41 pm »

WOHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

That is just damned brilliant!!!

Randy does it again! Providing the community with something spectacular at a very reasonable price. So Cool.

It's on my wants list..... now how can I convince my other half to let me buy one $:-\$ I need to find a reason why it's essential to our existance... Tricky!

Randy!! How much is the shipping to the UK on one of these beauties!!

Best Regards,
Julian (Fozzy The Bear)

AllisterFiend · « **Reply #17 on:** February 19, 2006, 10:03:16 pm »

Quote from: Mario on February 19, 2006, 10:00:05 pm

What's the height of the shaft? i.e., can it be used with a 3/4" thick wood panel without needing to reduce the panel thickness? It would be cool if it has a shaft that is adjustable in length to support panels of various thicknesses.

Mario

Here is what Randy says...

Quote from: RandyT on February 19, 2006, 03:59:21 pm

Adjustable Height. Can be used on everything from metal panels up to 3/4" wood with overlays. Just loosen the set screw, pull the shaft to the desired length and re-tighten.

Allister Fiend

RandyT · « **Reply #18 on:** February 19, 2006, 10:06:22 pm »

Quote from: timoe on February 19, 2006, 09:08:48 pm

Can the knob be replaced with a knob that takes a traditional 1/4" shaft?

The shaft will accept a standard 1/4" knob.

I will be looking at other knob styles in the future but these will be available as a separate item.

RandyT

Xiaou2 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 19, 2006, 10:32:11 pm »

Sounds good. Good sturdy design. Price not bad. Nice spinner knob.

How does it have such high resolution? Do you use dual optics? Very high teeth count on the encoder? Dual teeth setup? Dual encoder wheels?

juggle50 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 19, 2006, 10:33:51 pm »

Perfect timing Randy,

Just bought a tornado for a new project

Any chance you can buy just the optical board and would it work on other spinners?

Is it compatible with the minipac?

Looks like an awesome product as usual!!

RandyT · « **Reply #21 on:** February 19, 2006, 10:49:02 pm »

Quote from: Xiaou2 on February 19, 2006, 10:32:11 pm

Sounds good. Good sturdy design. Price not bad. Nice spinner knob.

How does it have such high resolution? Do you use dual optics? Very high teeth count on the encoder? Dual teeth setup? Dual encoder wheels?

Thanks. The TurboTwist uses a very high resolution encoder wheel, which is coupled with the exceptionally fast Opti-Wiz controller board to make sure it never misses a beat.

Quote from: juggle50 on February 19, 2006, 10:33:51 pm

Just bought a tornado for a new project
Any chance you can buy just the optical board and would it work on other spinners?

Sorry, none of the parts are interchangeable with other spinners, except maybe the knob

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Is it compatible with the minipac?

The TurboTwist is a plug and play device. It doesn't need any other interfaces, nor will their presence affect its operation.

RandyT

F1r3f1ght3r · « **Reply #22 on:** February 20, 2006, 07:24:31 am »

Killer!

Fozzy The Bear · « **Reply #23 on:** February 20, 2006, 07:28:59 am »

Randy... Sorry mate.. don't know if you misssed it, but what would the shipping to the UK be on one of these please??

Best Regards,
Julian (Fozzy The Bear)

Tiger-Heli · « **Reply #24 on:** February 20, 2006, 07:31:51 am »

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!

shags · « **Reply #25 on:** February 20, 2006, 09:00:11 am »

RandyT.... wow... awesome... will i be able to use 2 TurboTwist's. when will they be ready for shipping, can i get 2...

every time i get my cp "figured Out" one of you guys goes and does something else great....

i may have to order cp parts and NOT read this forum until it is done... lol

markrvp · « **Reply #26 on:** February 20, 2006, 09:13:13 am »

Quote from: shags on February 20, 2006, 09:00:11 am

RandyT.... wow... awesome... will i be able to use 2 TurboTwist's?

I'm not Randy, but the answer is yes. Get one configured for the mouse X axis and the other one configured for the mouse Y axis.

shags · « **Reply #27 on:** February 20, 2006, 09:17:16 am »

thanks mark.....

Tiger-Heli · « **Reply #28 on:** February 20, 2006, 10:24:57 am »

Quote from: markrvp on February 20, 2006, 09:13:13 am

Quote from: shags on February 20, 2006, 09:00:11 am
RandyT.... wow... awesome... will i be able to use 2 TurboTwist's?

I'm not Randy, but the answer is yes. Get one configured for the mouse X axis and the other one configured for the mouse Y axis.

Or you can use the dual mouse features in either MAME Analog Plus or AdvanceMAME (and hopefully soon PowerMAME!!!)

Fat_Trucker · « **Reply #29 on:** February 20, 2006, 10:37:02 am »

Quote

Randy... Sorry mate.. don't know if you misssed it, but what would the shipping to the UK be on one of these please??

Any update on this?.

markrvp · « **Reply #30 on:** February 20, 2006, 11:05:18 am »

Quote from: Tiger-Heli on February 20, 2006, 10:24:57 am

Quote from: markrvp on February 20, 2006, 09:13:13 am
Quote from: shags on February 20, 2006, 09:00:11 am
RandyT.... wow... awesome... will i be able to use 2 TurboTwist's?

I'm not Randy, but the answer is yes. Get one configured for the mouse X axis and the other one configured for the mouse Y axis.
Or you can use the dual mouse features in either MAME Analog Plus or AdvanceMAME (and hopefully soon PowerMAME!!!)

My way is easier.

Tiger-Heli · « **Reply #31 on:** February 20, 2006, 11:10:05 am »

Quote from: markrvp on February 20, 2006, 11:05:18 am

My way is easier.

Yep

, but my way works better if say you were going to have this in individual boxes - ala http://www.cheeptech.com/cuspin.html and wanted to be able to plug either or both in and have them work in all games

markrvp · « **Reply #32 on:** February 20, 2006, 11:17:59 am »

Quote from: Tiger-Heli on February 20, 2006, 11:10:05 am

Quote from: markrvp on February 20, 2006, 11:05:18 am
My way is easier.
Yep , but my way works better if say you were going to have this in individual boxes - ala http://www.cheeptech.com/cuspin.html and wanted to be able to plug either or both in and have them work in all games

I wish I understood even half of what you know about all this stuff. The software side of all this drives me nuts. I like big shiny tools that make a lot of sawdust... hey look, a quarter.

RandyT · « **Reply #33 on:** February 20, 2006, 11:18:52 am »

Quote from: Fat_Trucker on February 20, 2006, 10:37:02 am

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Randy... Sorry mate.. don't know if you misssed it, but what would the shipping to the UK be on one of these please??

Any update on this?.

Well, we haven't put the whole thing in a box with packing and cable, but I'm going to estimate that shipping to the UK for one unit will be right around $14.75 US, possibly a little less. Once it is up at the store, the software will let you calculate the postage from the shopping cart screen. This will give you more exact figures.

RandyT

GGKoul · « **Reply #34 on:** February 20, 2006, 01:32:48 pm »

Very Nice!!!

Any hope of a push/pull version coming anytime soon? PLEASE!!!

Captain_Dingo · « **Reply #35 on:** February 20, 2006, 05:03:33 pm »

Randy,

Do you have any idea how much the whole thing weighs?

Thanks!

RayB · « **Reply #36 on:** February 20, 2006, 07:02:23 pm »

will it work in DOS (PS/2 mode)?

GadgetGeek · « **Reply #37 on:** February 20, 2006, 07:36:01 pm »

Is the special-edition opti-wiz detachable? I'm thinking from a swappable panel perspective. If not, is it bypassable...to connect to a regular opti-wiz?

RandyT · « **Reply #38 on:** February 20, 2006, 09:01:01 pm »

Quote from: bnelsontfs on February 20, 2006, 05:03:33 pm

Do you have any idea how much the whole thing weighs?

I'm going to say right around a pound. With packing, it will probably push it over.

Quote from: RayB on February 20, 2006, 07:02:23 pm

will it work in DOS (PS/2 mode)?

If you have a mouse driver for DOS, you shouldn't have a problem. I haven't researched DOS mouse drivers to look for Z axis support, so you might want to avoid that axis unless you know you have a driver that supports it properly.

Quote from: GadgetGeek on February 20, 2006, 07:36:01 pm

Is the special-edition opti-wiz detachable? I'm thinking from a swappable panel perspective. If not, is it bypassable...to connect to a regular opti-wiz?

Not sure I follow the question. Sounds like a special case that might be best handled via an email exchange.

Thanks,
RandyT

Necro · « **Reply #39 on:** February 20, 2006, 09:45:26 pm »

Ok, I'm now taking orders. Let me know the next thing you want Randy to design. It's gotta be expensive. I'll order it from someone else, and then Randy will come out with it a few weeks later.

hehe.

Looks nice.


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