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Daviea:
Heads up.

The optical devices (used on the 720 dual optical coupler board) arrived this morning via FedEx Priority Sat. Delivery.  I grabbed up enough to supply the 720 project for many years.  I've done some initial testing and determined that the parts conform with regard to form and fit.  I'm going to spot check the parts on Monday in my test rig to ensure that they function as expected.  I've already sent the PCB's off to fab, so they'll be in my hands in a week or two.  I figure that if all goes as planned, I'll be able to make the optical boards individually available before the remainder of the controller.  So, if you've been looking for a replacement dual optical coupler board for 720, the wait is almost over.

FYI, I know it's not exactly controller related, but I'm also working on the Tempest to Major Havoc conversion boards and the Space Duel, Gravitar, Blackwidow to Major Havoc conversion boards.  I've got 99% of the parts in and the boards are off to fab as well.  The only piece I'm having trouble with sourcing is the VDR/Varistor used on nearly all of the Atari color XY boards.  This might hold things up a bit, but I'll find a solution eventually. If anyone has any insight into this part, I'm listening.

That's about it for right now.

David
Xiaou2:

I think the biggest problem with Vector machines is the Vector monitors themselves.

 Either the monitor damaged, burned in, or missing..  or the monitor boards
themselves are toasted.  (afaik)

 Would be great to have real vector monitors available for use in mame..  however,
I imagine the cost may be quite high to reproduce such a thing.  Also,
there is no support in the official build for vector monitors.

 Another idea, is a Laser projector.. as thats about the closest to a
true vector image... however, that may cost even more.  There is
a new 3 color laser projector comming in 2008..  but because its
made to  display typical  images... it may lack the overall power
and look of a typical laser beam used in lightshows.

 
Havok:
David,

Is there any updated timeframe as to completion of the Star Wars yoke?
pointdablame:
You've got me extremely excited about the prospect of having a new supply of Wico leafswitches.  I have a few leafswitches in good condition if you need to see one, but I wouldn't say they were NOS.

I'd love the chance to replace all my leafswitches though, as most are quite bent and messy from when I got them.
ahofle:
Don't current pinball machines still have leafswitches for the flipper buttons?  Just wondering because that would imply they are still being made by someone.
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