New GGG Product: Tron Joystick Handle - was: Soooo.....what's this thing worth?

[abzman2000]

Randy, what is the status on the Electric Ice Buttons? I sent you two emails now for updates and got to reply? As I know you are busy I would appericate some sort of feedback. I hate to be a pain but you stated you would have them by the 20th so I was just wondering what was going on? I know I can't be the only one here waiting for these...

although I haven't been vocal about it yet I too am waiting on those buttons. 

and I thought someone on this forum already modded a u360 board to the bottom of a flight stick (happ 8-way or something like that)

[Hoopz]

and I thought someone on this forum already modded a u360 board to the bottom of a flight stick (happ 8-way or something like that)

That was Genesim here: 

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=76052.0

[Visitor Q]

Randy, what is the status on the Electric Ice Buttons? I sent you two emails now for updates and got to reply? As I know you are busy I would appericate some sort of feedback. I hate to be a pain but you stated you would have them by the 20th so I was just wondering what was going on? I know I can't be the only one here waiting for these...

although I haven't been vocal about it yet I too am waiting on those buttons. 

and I thought someone on this forum already modded a u360 board to the bottom of a flight stick (happ 8-way or something like that)

The last I spoke to Randy they were to be instock on the 20th of this month or before, give or take a week.

I sent him two emails last week but have not heard back from him as of today. Last time we spoke he was going to check with his supplier, I am guessing to see what the hold up is.

Hopefully I will hear back from him soon either in this thread or via email. I check the site every day for updates but still nothing as of today.

If you hear anything on them, please post or send me a PM.

Thanks.

[RandyT]

although I haven't been vocal about it yet I too am waiting on those buttons. 

Not to derail the thread, but the Electric Ice buttons are on the way.  They are taking much longer than expected at the molders this time around, but we should see them right after Thanksgiving.


Thanks for your patience.
RandyT

[whynotpizza]

> I thought someone on this forum already modded a u360 board to the bottom of a flight stick (happ 8-way or something like that)

Here is a more comprehensive tutorial, building on what was already done.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=86734.0

Enjoy. 

  David

[Visitor Q]

Randy,

Thanks for the update, that was all I was looking for is a little bit more to go on. You have to understand that these buttons are the major hold up in me getting my cab., I'm excited!  What can I say!?

Sorry if I seem a little pushy, I am just trying to stay on top of things.

Happy Thanksgiving and thanks again for the update, I know we all appericate it.

[Scucci]

Here's the next installment as promised....

..

May or may not work with an original stick assembly.  It would be nice if it did, but that wasn't the main objective.  Definitely gets the job done without the complication and cost of the larger original assembly.  Has the added benefit of leaving the top portion of the stick completely open for more switches, lights, whatever.

Should be on the store before the weekend is done.

RandyT

Is that o-ring for spacing to lift the switch far enough off the plexi to get a connector in there? I'd imagine that if the switch sat flat against the plexi instert there wouldn't be enough space for a crimp on connector. I know it could be directly soldered, but... well, I just don't see that happening.

Any ideas?

[abzman2000]

I'm betting it fills the gap between the switch assembly and the side of the joystick, so the trigger presses the switch

[abzman2000]

well, back to the main topic... will we be able to buy these as add-ons to the existing product on your website, like adding microswitches to your order of pushbuttons, or will they all have to be purchased separately?

[Loafmeister]

Just wanted to add I got mine in the mail today, thanks again!!!!

[Scucci]

I'm betting it fills the gap between the switch assembly and the side of the joystick, so the trigger presses the switch

Either way, can't wait for them to hit the store. I ordered a used CP for my restoration... I didn't get it before because it had the hardware for the joystick, but not the handles... or button... now, I've got the handles... still sans button. Soooo close.

I thought they were supposed to be in the store last weekend, then I thought maybe he meant this weekend... this weekend's coming to a close... but it IS a holiday, so no worries.

I just hope everything's going alright on his end.

[Charles4400]

although I haven't been vocal about it yet I too am waiting on those buttons. 

Not to derail the thread, but the Electric Ice buttons are on the way.  They are taking much longer than expected at the molders this time around, but we should see them right after Thanksgiving.


Thanks for your patience.
RandyT

What's this?? I must have missed something....are there going to be electrice ice buttons for the tron joystick???

Could someone direct me to a link talking about this?

[shilmover]

although I haven't been vocal about it yet I too am waiting on those buttons. 

Not to derail the thread, but the Electric Ice buttons are on the way.  They are taking much longer than expected at the molders this time around, but we should see them right after Thanksgiving.


Thanks for your patience.
RandyT

What's this?? I must have missed something....are there going to be electrice ice buttons for the tron joystick???

Could someone direct me to a link talking about this?

Nah...  Someone just asked Randy when he will get more electric ice buttons in stock...

[Charles4400]

Ahhh darn got my hopes up!!!

[bboysnj]

Got mine, and it's a thing of beauty.  Going to make a fine addition to my hideous battleship control panel (old school Slikstik CO2 -yeah, I know, deadbeats...but GREAT product...just, um, HUGE).

I guess the next thing to consider is what the heck to mount this sucker to.  Do I pick up a used long-handle Happ, do a restrictor retrofit, or hold out for another solution.

What do ya'll plan?  Who's getting super-creative?

[shmokes]

I've been away from Main for a while.  This is really cool.  It almost makes me wish I had a use for them.  I never played Tron as a kid.  Not once.  I always wanted to (cos the cab was so effing cool), but it just never happened.  I've also never played it in MAME cos I've never had a spinner.  So . . . yeah, I've never played Tron, IN MY WHOLE LIFE.  So strange. 

At any rate, if I wasn't so bloody poor right now, I'd probably order one just for the future--in case someday down the road I'm flush with ill-gotten lawyer money and I decide to restore an old Tron cab for my game room.

C'est la vie.  Nice work, though.

[Visitor Q]

Ahhh darn got my hopes up!!!

LOL!

My Bad.

[Scucci]

For anyone that hasn't checked the site recently, the switches and joystick inserts are up for sale now...

Just a heads up.

[MajorHavoc]

For anyone that hasn't checked the site recently, the switches and joystick inserts are up for sale now...

Just a heads up.

Doggon it!  I just ordered the grip and switch.   I saw Randy had only 16 or so grips left in stock so I figured that better jump if I wanted to ensure that I would get one. I looked for the inserts but aparently they hadn't been posted yet. Oh well, thats life.   

Gotta go to work now 

[southpaw13]

OK Randy, order that stuff too....
What is next?

[Scucci]

Got my switches and insert today. Good stuff. Thought the switches were drilled wrong at first, then I pushed harder... nice tight fit. Same with the insert, can't wait to get the whole shebang on the machine, but the rest of the joysticks hardware is still in the shop getting fixed.

[abzman2000]

I'm waiting for a 1, or even 2 bitton insert for the handle, and am going to order it all at once (but if the number available of any of the parts I'm planning on ordering goes below 10 I'll just get what I can and put in a second order later

[Scucci]

I was thinking along the same lines because I don't (yeah, sad) have enough money for the lighted trans blue push buttons for my Robotron... so, I got what I could get while the gettin' was good. I really wanted to wait for those buttons and (insert wishful thinking) Satan's Hollow joysticks and inserts... but again... got what I could, while I could.

No regrets.

[bboysnj]

So, who's mounted theirs?  What did you mount it to?  PICS people.  PICS!!!

 

[abzman2000]

OK, I'm getting a bit anxious as I have seen your inventory go up and down, it is currently at 8, and I am still wondering what is up with the possibility for single, or dual button graphic backplates and as stated in your description of the handles "mounting hardware to adapt it to standard joysticks".  I just want some notification of wether or not these things are in development, or if I should go ahead and order as it is likely the handles will permanently be out of stock before these parts are released. 
(oh, I also noticed the electric ice buttons are in stock.  YAY!)

[zallax]

What's the chance of some pushbuttons being made out of the same wonderful glowing material the TRON handles are made out of? 

[abzman2000]

What's the chance of some pushbuttons being made out of the same wonderful glowing material the TRON handles are made out of? 

actually, if someone wanted to make a tron themed generic layout......

[daywane]

you all do know Happs sells plates and buttons that fit a Tron stick?
I bought them off pony boy years ago.

[abzman2000]

you all do know Happs sells plates and buttons that fit a Tron stick?
I bought them off pony boy years ago.

I completely forgot about that, although the plates have no design on them (as the tron and DoT ones do) and the switches aren't lighted (as the DoT ones were)

[Xiaou2]

 I showed these Handles to my friend who has a Tron, and Disc's of Tron.  He wanted
them immediately.

 I ordered & Installed them just a short while ago.  They glow at least 50% brighter
than his originals (if not more)... probably because the UV reactive color fades over time.

 Looks amazing..  but I didnt have my camera with me.

[bboysnj]

Anyone going a non-traditional route and plan on mounting these to something other than a Happ heavy-duty or Tron original?  Do we have retrofitting planned, or creative hacks?  Yes, I'm looking for ideas 

Oh, and that's awesome news about your buddy's installation!  Next time you stop by, snap a pic for us!

[Zakk]

Just grabbed one of these on a whim with a bunch of other stuff.  Maybe I'll fiinally use that happ trigger stick that's been kicking around for years! 

[Dazz]

What is the joy of choice to use for these?

[daywane]

Tron.
sound like a smart arce answer. But not meant as one

or a xenophobe with a Ms PAC insert

[bboysnj]

Tron.
sound like a smart arce answer. But not meant as one

or a xenophobe with a Ms PAC insert

It's only a half-loaded smart arce answer.  Tron would be a "duh" and Xenophobe with a "restrictor" would be a great answer with a nod to what the heck you're talking about for the laymen.  Alas, this is BYOAC, and people can't resist giving verbal wedgies.

Any way -- I was just checking in to see if anyone was being inventive beyond a Happ heavy duty flight stick or Tron original.  I'll consider this a dead thread at this point -- I've got mine, have some plans, and am stoked as hell.  Peace.