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Xiaou2:
 I need help getting pictures and information on unique controllers.

 Mame frontend pics and info are VERY poor, and really need to be advanced.
The controllers mechanical workings are just as historical and important to
document as anything else.   


 Recently,  I ran into a game in mame:  Champion Golf.     When looking at the control
panel picture,  you see a horizontal metal bat that is 'Sprung' to one side.  You then
pull it back to the chosen distance, and release it.   

 While I know this control is POT driven...  I do NOT know if it used gearing.  So, if
I wanted to replicate this for a control panel project..  I would be stuck.   Not only that,
but the mechanical details would be a huge help in making the controller.   AND, if
anyone owned the actual PCB, but had not record of the actual control... they also
would be at a loss.

 Id like to have this thread stickied please.   And anyone who runs into a unique controller
can post it here for all to see.   Eventually, maybe we can get frontends to have a Controllers Tab  (or at most basic level 'Control Panel Bottom')    While at its best, we will
have detailed specs on each device used.

 Also, while we may know that a game used an 8 way joystick...  not all games used
the typical wico / happs units.  Some were custom, and had differing designs.  It would be
great to get the original under-pics and specs for these as well.

 For now however... Id like to just stick with the most unusual, unique and poorly documented controllers.

 As noted... any info/pics on the spring loaded Bat controllers would be great first,
as its key to something Im working on now.

 

RayB:
Control panels with those pop up on Ebay frequently enough (and cheap enough) that you could procure yourself a variety actual controls like that and know for sure.

Just set up an automated Search reminder in your My Ebay.

Xiaou2:
Found:

Crowns Golf Controller

 Notes:  Very Interesting!  Spring loaded  Optical unit with micro-switch to tell if it has moved? or
to recalibrate?   

  Rayb,  sorry.. currently out of work.  Cant spend much right now.   :( 

Xiaou2:
Sega Naomi World Series Baseball 99

 Uses a similar Bat.  Sadly, I have not gotten the details for the Bat.  But,
Interestingly enough, shows are Mini Analogs that use gearing.   Very cool!   ;D

SavannahLion:
I think of a number of problems that need to be overcome before this could be anywhere worthwhile. The most important is the accuracy and reproducibility of the information collected. The whole effort would be completely wasted if the information is so vague and worthless that it would be impossible to recreate any controller from the information provided. The effort of accurately compiling information on just certain controllers would be a massive project in and of itself.

Then there's the problem of defining exactly what is original. I've read that it wasn't uncommon for manufacturers to ship different joysticks or monitors with games.

I think the person to ask about the feasibility of this kind of project would be the creator of RAM Controls.

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