Author Topic: RAM Controls Reproduction Star Wars Flight Yoke Controller (Read 69694 times)

HaRuMaN · « **Reply #240 on:** February 10, 2010, 10:49:56 am »

True.

Katana Man · « **Reply #241 on:** February 18, 2010, 04:51:23 pm »

For the last few years, I've had money standing by to order one. But I have no confidence in Dave's business ethics.

Dave, at this point, I think your best move is to sell to 3rd party vendor so we can all buy from an independant arcade supplier. That's probably the fastest way to move them. I'd feel a lot better buying through some other business who has them in stock ready to ship.

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #242 on:** February 18, 2010, 04:57:54 pm »

I might think that Dave would agree with you as he has sold his goods through other outlets before. Also leaves him free of the shitstorm that has erupted over this particular project.

Having said that ... how much do you really know about "independent arcade suppliers" ? People ask about the established stores all the time.

FrizzleFried · « **Reply #243 on:** February 18, 2010, 06:55:52 pm »

Necro · « **Reply #244 on:** February 19, 2010, 12:32:21 pm »

What is that a picture of? Definitely not a duck.

TPB · « **Reply #245 on:** February 23, 2010, 08:25:36 pm »

Two questions that are surely on everyone's lips :

Does Dave's cash flow problem mean that Havok's yoke shall have the prestige of being a one-off collector's item ? Shall there ever be a yoke #2 ?

Havok, have you been able to hook up the yoke and play some games ? Does it work ? During gameplay, how does the feel and responsiveness compare to an original Atari yoke ?

RayB · « **Reply #246 on:** February 23, 2010, 11:33:19 pm »

Quote from: Necro on February 19, 2010, 12:32:21 pm

What is that a picture of? Definitely not a duck.

It's a mallard.

(well not really, but I wanted to make a The Office quote)

ahofle · « **Reply #247 on:** February 24, 2010, 12:13:20 am »

Quote from: RayB on February 23, 2010, 11:33:19 pm

Quote from: Necro on February 19, 2010, 12:32:21 pm
What is that a picture of? Definitely not a duck.
It's a mallard.

(well not really, but I wanted to make a The Office quote)

Heh, now I finally get your mallard joke in the EE thread (I did see that episode, but totally missed the reference).

Havok · « **Reply #248 on:** February 24, 2010, 11:24:00 am »

Quote from: TPB on February 23, 2010, 08:25:36 pm

Havok, have you been able to hook up the yoke and play some games ? Does it work ? During gameplay, how does the feel and responsiveness compare to an original Atari yoke ?

I just have a mockup right now, and the physical feel of the yoke is dead on. I'm bummed I just missed out on a Hydra yoke mount here by a couple of hours, so mdf it is. I might have to eventually find a local shop to make a metal mount, but that's for later. As far as gameplay - not yet; I still haven't been able to find the Dual Strike I purchased about 2 years ago. So, the race is on to either find the DS, or get Dave's USB interface. This weekend I'm going to tear apart the garage and see if I can find that thing.

Next month there might be a local arcade get together, and the host has a Star Wars cab. I'll be bringing the yoke over to compare directly, and hopefully get some good side-by-side pictures.I'll keep everyone posted.

As far as your first question, I sincerely hope that I don't have #1 of 1. I believe Dave will come through on these, hopefully sooner rather than later.

HaRuMaN · « **Reply #249 on:** February 24, 2010, 11:30:42 am »

I think Havok just happened to be the squeaky wheel that got the grease...

The rest of you are screwed...

MameMaster! · « **Reply #250 on:** February 24, 2010, 01:38:03 pm »

Harsh--- but I fear the same.....I really did want one of these!!!

Has anyone other than Havok gotten one?

??

mytymaus007 · « **Reply #251 on:** March 29, 2010, 10:22:01 pm »

Did anyone get there yokes

Daviea · « **Reply #252 on:** March 29, 2010, 11:13:10 pm »

Are you kidding?

A bunch of people got theirs - read the threads! LOL

36 went out in the first lot, another 16 in the following lot and another 30-ish still needs to be shipped. It's slow going, but they are shipping!!

Dave

Quote from: mytymaus007 on March 29, 2010, 10:22:01 pm

Did anyone get there yokes

Havok · « **Reply #253 on:** March 29, 2010, 11:49:06 pm »

Quote from: mytymaus007 on March 29, 2010, 10:22:01 pm

Did anyone get there yokes

Not only did they get their yokes, the USB interfaces have shipped as well. I just got mine and it works great!

mytymaus007 · « **Reply #254 on:** March 30, 2010, 09:00:53 pm »

Anyone install their yoke in a control panel yet! Any Pics. OH yeh What the wait on a new YOKE order, or will it be a while for new Orders

Daviea · « **Reply #255 on:** March 30, 2010, 10:26:19 pm »

Someone posted pictures of their yoke mounted in a control panel here on BYOAC, I believe.....was it the circle is complete thread?? Havok, do you recall?

The wait time will be minimal for any orders coming in right now. I've about for this last lot put together which also includes a few orders placed in the last week.

Want to minimize it even more? I would suggest holding off ordering one about one more week.

Dave

Breaker · « **Reply #256 on:** March 31, 2010, 01:05:14 am »

Hi all,

Speaking of mounting the yoke in a control panel, can anyone advise at what angle the yoke should be installed?
(even better, does anyone know the angle at which the yoke was installed on the original Star Wars cab?)

Thanks!
Breaker.

Cananas · « **Reply #257 on:** March 31, 2010, 03:05:17 am »

Quote from: Breaker on March 31, 2010, 01:05:14 am

Hi all,

Speaking of mounting the yoke in a control panel, can anyone advise at what angle the yoke should be installed?
(even better, does anyone know the angle at which the yoke was installed on the original Star Wars cab?)

Thanks!
Breaker.

I don't remember where, but in another post someone commented that is installed at 45º from the vertical.

** EDIT ** Here: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=90963.0 you have some screenshots.

Neverending Project · « **Reply #258 on:** March 31, 2010, 12:31:12 pm »

Quote from: Breaker on March 31, 2010, 01:05:14 am

Speaking of mounting the yoke in a control panel, can anyone advise at what angle the yoke should be installed?
(even better, does anyone know the angle at which the yoke was installed on the original Star Wars cab?)

Also here:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=100795.msg1069064#msg1069064

Breaker · « **Reply #259 on:** March 31, 2010, 03:51:34 pm »

Thanks Cananas and Neverending!

45 degrees it is.

Breaker.

catdoogan · « **Reply #260 on:** May 10, 2010, 09:11:19 pm »

Hello all.

I was just wondering if anyone has received a yoke from the second large shipment yet? I know I haven't waited as long as some of you guys on here but it's been over four months...

Thanks
Dave

Daviea · « **Reply #261 on:** May 10, 2010, 09:50:32 pm »

Hey Dave,

I've shipped out almost 70 of these things and I'm still not done!! Technically, there's been three "lots" shipped. I had to break down the second lot into smaller QTY lots for the sake of logistics.

I'm assembling/testing them as fast as I can, but it's just not fast enough. I sure could use some help with building them!!! LOL

No, serious... Anyone in the area want to swing by and offer me some help this week or next week? I'm sure I can work out something equitable for any help received.

So, bottom line is that I've got about two to three lots (depending on how I break it down) remaining before I am completely caught up. It's still first come, first served, so yokes are being shipped in order.

If you're waiting on a yoke, please try to hang in there.

Dave

Quote from: catdoogan on May 10, 2010, 09:11:19 pm

Hello all.

I was just wondering if anyone has received a yoke from the second large shipment yet? I know I haven't waited as long as some of you guys on here but it's been over four months...

Thanks
Dave

MameMaster! · « **Reply #262 on:** May 11, 2010, 01:22:56 pm »

I'm finishing up an article for GameRoom re Dave's yoke-- but here's my old post on my hacked one (from an original SWs cab-- this is not his repro) and how I had mounted it--- my article will feature all updated photos of Dave's yoke.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=29208.msg244528

lcmgadgets · « **Reply #263 on:** May 11, 2010, 02:55:15 pm »

Wow. That is one beautiful yoke. I'd sure love to have one...and I just can't afford it. Keep up the good work (sigh)...

Level42 · « **Reply #264 on:** May 12, 2010, 07:06:40 pm »

Quote from: MameMaster! on May 11, 2010, 01:22:56 pm

I'm finishing up an article for GameRoom re Dave's yoke-- but here's my old post on my hacked one (from an original SWs cab-- this is not his repro) and how I had mounted it--- my article will feature all updated photos of Dave's yoke.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=29208.msg244528

Am I glad that no original yoke got hurt in that picture...

Gatt · « **Reply #265 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:51:47 pm »

Is there anyone else that preordered and still haven't received their yoke?

catdoogan · « **Reply #266 on:** July 07, 2010, 12:17:06 am »

I was not one of the long term pre-orders, but I did order mine at the beginning of January 2010 right after regular orders were announced. I haven't received mine yet but Dave says that it will be shipped this week. I can't wait!!

WareWolF · « **Reply #267 on:** July 08, 2010, 08:18:31 pm »

I am still waiting for my pre-order. David might be pissed at me for mentioning it so often and maybe he put me at the bottom of his list, or maybe he just decided F--- WareWolF, which I would understand but it would be nice if he would say so.

Havok · « **Reply #268 on:** July 09, 2010, 09:08:14 am »

Shameless plug for if you need a USB interface...

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=103787.0

Hoopz · « **Reply #269 on:** July 29, 2010, 08:28:17 am »

Quote from: WareWolF on July 08, 2010, 08:18:31 pm

I am still waiting for my pre-order. David might be pissed at me for mentioning it so often and maybe he put me at the bottom of his list, or maybe he just decided F--- WareWolF, which I would understand but it would be nice if he would say so.

Any word on this? Or is Dave still dicking around with you?

Considering you are/were a pre-order, it should have been done long before now. He'll probably tell you to email him again and won't get it do to spam settings or some other b.s.

nick3092 · « **Reply #270 on:** July 29, 2010, 10:24:47 pm »

I pre-ordered and am still waiting. Dave emailed me on 7/3 and told me mine would ship "next week". This was the second (maybe third) time he's told me this. And when I emailed him last week asking for an update... no response.

I understand that there may be delays in a project like this. But just tell the truth. I still have faith he will come through. But the lack of replies and lies is a little tiring....

agpage · « **Reply #271 on:** July 31, 2010, 01:26:19 pm »

Well, apparently a large shipment went out last night. I got mine this morning. I threw together a stand just to try it out. It works great.

Hopefully everyone else will get theirs as well.

Andy

taylormadelv · « **Reply #272 on:** July 31, 2010, 01:41:23 pm »

It's great that people are receiving the parts they ordered. The real question here is, does anyone trust Dave enough to order stuff in the future? I really want one of those SW Yoke USB interfaces but I'm very hesitant to place an order with the kind of track record I've seen. One guy waited 57 weeks to get his pre-paid SW Yoke! Arcade collectors are so forgiving this guy because he makes stuff no one else ever will but I cannot pony up PayPal and feel confident in a transaction right now. Dave, please find a trusted distributor that will accept regular credit cards, PLEASE.

agpage · « **Reply #273 on:** July 31, 2010, 01:56:49 pm »

Quote from: taylormadelv on July 31, 2010, 01:41:23 pm

It's great that people are receiving the parts they ordered. The real question here is, does anyone trust Dave enough to order stuff in the future? I really want one of those SW Yoke USB interfaces but I'm very hesitant to place an order with the kind of track record I've seen. One guy waited 57 months to get his pre-paid SW Yoke! Arcade collectors are so forgiving this guy because he makes stuff no one else ever will but I cannot pony up PayPal and feel confident in a transaction right now. Dave, please find a trusted distributor that will accept regular credit cards, PLEASE.

I was the one that just posted that I waited 57 weeks not months. I also baught a USB interface and got it 5 days later with Saturday delivery.

My feeling (And since I do not know Dave it is just that) is that he was great at making parts, and putting the silly things together took way longer than expected. Since the USB interface does not have to be assembled, I think it is a safer order.

Plus, I think that Havok had one for sale. Ask him.

Gatt · « **Reply #274 on:** July 31, 2010, 02:09:02 pm »

Quote from: taylormadelv on July 31, 2010, 01:41:23 pm

It's great that people are receiving the parts they ordered. The real question here is, does anyone trust Dave enough to order stuff in the future? I really want one of those SW Yoke USB interfaces but I'm very hesitant to place an order with the kind of track record I've seen. One guy waited 57 months to get his pre-paid SW Yoke! Arcade collectors are so forgiving this guy because he makes stuff no one else ever will but I cannot pony up PayPal and feel confident in a transaction right now. Dave, please find a trusted distributor that will accept regular credit cards, PLEASE.

I trust Dave enough.

I ran into some issues ordering with Dave, issues that anywhere else would've been sufficient to completely derail my order. I'm being vague because I don't think there's cause to tell the whole story.

I contacted Dave regarding the issues, and received a response in just hours. Dave and I worked together to resolve the issues so that neither of us suffered unduly. Today I received my Star Wars yoke and USB board that I ordered in December.

I can say with absolute confidence that I would place another order with Dave again, and that he is absolutely a man of honor. I think the only problem here is that Dave had taken on a project of significant complexity, and that he was excted he would be able to deliver a holy grail to our niche. He might've gotten a little ahead of himself in announcing, but I would've too with this offering.

Hoopz · « **Reply #275 on:** July 31, 2010, 02:12:40 pm »

Quote from: Gatt on July 31, 2010, 02:09:02 pm

Today I received my Star Wars yoke and USB board that I ordered in December.

You understand that there are still people who pre-ordered who haven't received their item yet? It's not your fault that you received yours now, but it's pretty idiotic that someone who pre-ordered hasn't received his yet.

taylormadelv · « **Reply #276 on:** July 31, 2010, 02:27:36 pm »

Here's the rub though.... Dave started a NEW sales thread on KLOV for "Pre-Production" Yokes (whatever that means) when people that had already paid for Yokes and had been waiting for months, did not get theirs. Why was he trying to sell more yokes when people that were waiting were not getting theirs? There is no argument about the quality of products, it's the FULFILLMENT part that has issues here...

Havok · « **Reply #277 on:** July 31, 2010, 06:24:23 pm »

Quote from: agpage on July 31, 2010, 01:56:49 pm

Plus, I think that Havok had one for sale. Ask him.

Sorry - I sold it already...

WareWolF · « **Reply #278 on:** July 31, 2010, 10:59:43 pm »

Quote from: Hoopz on July 29, 2010, 08:28:17 am

Quote from: WareWolF on July 08, 2010, 08:18:31 pm
I am still waiting for my pre-order. David might be pissed at me for mentioning it so often and maybe he put me at the bottom of his list, or maybe he just decided F--- WareWolF, which I would understand but it would be nice if he would say so.
Any word on this? Or is Dave still dicking around with you?

Considering you are/were a pre-order, it should have been done long before now. He'll probably tell you to email him again and won't get it do to spam settings or some other b.s.

Have not seen it yet or heard from Dave for some time. It does seem that whenever I complain one or two other people magically get theirs, so at least it's helping others. I really hate to bash a guy who is makng products nobody else is, but I cannot recommend anybody order until he can provide proof he actually has some qty of assembled units in stock ready to ship.

Gatt · « **Reply #279 on:** July 31, 2010, 11:39:17 pm »

Quote from: Hoopz on July 31, 2010, 02:12:40 pm

Quote from: Gatt on July 31, 2010, 02:09:02 pm
Today I received my Star Wars yoke and USB board that I ordered in December.
You understand that there are still people who pre-ordered who haven't received their item yet? It's not your fault that you received yours now, but it's pretty idiotic that someone who pre-ordered hasn't received his yet.

No sir, I was not aware of that, I find that disappointing, I'd thought he'd been going by order dates.


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