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Xiaou2:
Hi CitznFish,
Well, you only got to use the up/down part later in the game. I think it starts at the 6th level. The platforms then are either vertically higher or lower than the next - or they also move up/down as well... thus you have to aim up/down to be able to hit sark.
Some of the levels are quite tough... so getting to the up/down part can be a real challenge for sure.
There is another option for DOT spinners that I had thought up a long time ago... and that was to make the enitre spinner assembly mount on a pivot.
So the x position was read as normal... without any adjustments needed to be made to the spinner... and the y reading would be from moving the spinner forward twords the monitor, or back twords yourself. The pivot attaches on one end to an optic disc / reader... or the assembly itself
hits 2 leaf or microswitches.
Should be fairly easy to make... and should play decently... maybe even better than the original. Might be interesting for other games as well.
Additions could be removable centering springs, and or a locking system that keeps the vertical axis locked when not needed.
KevSteele:
I'm glad the DOT spinner will have a DOT knob -- it just wouldn't be "right" otherwise. Black anodized is also cool beyond words. ;)
Speaking of knobs, Chris at SlikStik just emailed me a sneak peek of their new spinner knob:
Solid one-piece milled aluminum. No word on pricing or dimensions, but it sure looks pretty. In addition, they'll be offering red, blue or purple anodizing.
Looks like it'll be a good time to go knob shopping soon!
planetjay:
--- Quote from: OSCAR on April 08, 2003, 08:30:03 pm ---A comparison photo of the OSCAR DOT, Pro, and an original Tempest spinner.
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So after looking at this again I have to ask... A Tempest clone would be downright easy wouldn't it? Maybe also modified for 3/4" plywood? Maybe a smaller diameter inside but the same number of "spokes?" on the wheel? Maybe an option to be mounted on an original Tempest CP with a plate or adapter? Optional repro knob or maybe a lookalike done in aluminum and anodized black?