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Zeppo:
I'd really love for RandyT to make a good push/pull spinner along the lines of their TT2.
I was thinking about building my own using the Blackhawke as a model.
I have plenty of room under my control panel, so I think I could make it work.
erictrumpet:
Definitely get a spinner for your CP!!!!
I got a spinner long before I got a trackball (although that is also a must-have IMO). A spinner is the only play to play games like Tempest and Tron. And don't forget Discs of Tron, a terrific game that is virtually unplayable, unless you have a push/pull spinner.
Apache Controls makes the Blackhawk which is a push/pull that I have had for a long time now and absolutely love it. It's a very high-quality piece (unlike many of the offerings from other manufacturers). Check it out, you will not be disappointed:
http://apachecontrols.com/
Also check out the Retroblast review for tons of detailed info:
http://retroblast.com/reviews/apache-070106-01.html
And a video of it too:
Eric.
Apollo:
one word
ARKANOID
BobA:
--- Quote from: erictrumpet on May 24, 2007, 01:38:39 pm ---
Apache Controls makes the Blackhawk which is a push/pull that I have had for a long time now and absolutely love it. It's a very high-quality piece (unlike many of the offerings from other manufacturers). Check it out, you will not be disappointed:
http://apachecontrols.com/
Also check out the Retroblast review for tons of detailed info:
http://retroblast.com/reviews/apache-070106-01.html
And a video of it too:
Eric.
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I'll second Eric's and Retroblasts's reviews of the Apache Spinner. It is probably overlooked because people do not see them regularly but it is a first class spinner and one of the best for DOT. I only have it in a temporary mount to check it out but cannot wait to put it in a permanent CP.
shorthair:
I like to use my trackball for DOT and would like a spinner with some similar kind of optical set-up for up/down, so haven't gone with the Blackhawk. Though of my own design, but forgot what it was or if it was even conceptually functional. Been a couple years.