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Where to buy the last few pieces?
« on: September 22, 2008, 02:17:10 pm »
I am in the midst of my first build.  On my control panel, I want to go with the seemingly standard layout of 2 8 ways with 6 buttons each, trackball, spinner, and a 4 way joystick.  I have my 8 ways and buttons, but I'm still needing to order a trackball, spinner, and 4 way joystick.

I know I would like to have a trackball with a USB interface.

I want a 4 way joystick with 4 way action (like donkey kong, pacman, etc).

I haven't researched spinners yet.  I'm assuming you can get a USB option for it as well without havnig to get an Optipac type interface.

I looked a Happ controls and their prices seem outrageous.  I also checked out Groovy Gear which I found by searching the forums.  Their prices seem much more reasonable.  However, I'm confused on their joysticks.  They say they have 4 or 8 way action, but does that mean that it restricts the movement to 4 ways instead of the full 8 or just the functionality of the stick?

I like the looks of the Electric ICE-T trackball

I assume the Turbo Twist 2 spinner is OK too?

Which joystick would you recommend from GGG with 4 way action?

Would I be better off dealing with someone else than GGG?  They seem to get good reviews from people on this board and that's why I looked up their inventory.

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Re: Where to buy the last few pieces?
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2008, 02:24:45 pm »
I found This 4 way also which I like.  Anyone have experience with these guys?

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Re: Where to buy the last few pieces?
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2008, 02:45:55 pm »
I found This 4 way also which I like.  Anyone have experience with these guys?

Tornado Terry's is a very reputable site.

Order direct from
http://www.tornadoterrys.com/surplus.htm

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Re: Where to buy the last few pieces?
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2008, 02:49:34 pm »
Nice...TT's seems to have great prices.  Anyone try out their trackball? 

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Re: Where to buy the last few pieces?
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2008, 03:00:17 pm »
Happ trackball, so it's good.