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Title: Need help locating joysticks
Post by: DarkKobold on December 07, 2003, 03:44:29 pm: I'm working on a project that will require many joysticks, of a certain type/feel. I need them in groups of six, preferably... any Analog or Digital Joystick will work, as long as the handle has the 2 different, easily workable buttons. I need them to be as cheap as possible, as I am planning on purchasing at least 2 sets of six.... I only need the handles for this project, with the buttons.

Some good examples:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2771145421&category=170

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2770407266&category=16164
Title: Re:Need help locating joysticks
Post by: Jakobud on December 08, 2003, 12:09:39 am: Looks like you have already answered your own question (ebay)
Title: Re:Need help locating joysticks
Post by: Tiger-Heli on December 08, 2003, 09:06:18 am: Quote from: DarkKobold on December 07, 2003, 03:44:29 pm
I'm working on a project that will require many joysticks, of a certain type/feel. I need them in groups of six, preferably... any Analog or Digital Joystick will work, as long as the handle has the 2 different, easily workable buttons. I need them to be as cheap as possible, as I am planning on purchasing at least 2 sets of six.... I only need the handles for this project, with the buttons.

Some good examples:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2771145421&category=170

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2770407266&category=16164
Usually the joystick is positioned to the left of the action buttons, and it should be the tallest thing above the panel. Look again, you can't miss it <evil grin>

What about http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results_bargain.phtml?product_id=74853

I've also seen the Gravis Destroyer joystick for cheap/free with rebate occasionally.
Title: Re:Need help locating joysticks
Post by: DarkKobold on December 08, 2003, 10:57:58 am: LOL... Yeah, I finally found where they joystick was *slaps head*

Thanks for the microcenter link... thats perfect, and probably the cheapest I can get them for.
Title: Re:Need help locating joysticks
Post by: eightbit on December 08, 2003, 02:07:08 pm: Whats the project?
Title: Re:Need help locating joysticks
Post by: DarkKobold on December 08, 2003, 04:51:02 pm: It's for my other hobby....

http://www.tkdringmaster.com/rmsparring.htm
Title: Re:Need help locating joysticks
Post by: DarkKobold on April 07, 2004, 02:35:44 pm: Need some more help - I used all of the joysticks I ordered - microcenter has run out. If anyone can help me get these joysticks again for cheap, I'd really appreciate it!
Title: Re:Need help locating joysticks
Post by: Tiger-Heli on April 07, 2004, 03:54:39 pm: Quote from: DarkKobold on April 07, 2004, 02:35:44 pm
Need some more help - I used all of the joysticks I ordered - microcenter has run out. If anyone can help me get these joysticks again for cheap, I'd really appreciate it!
http://store.24ezmall.com/00-0304.html

http://www.1-computer-parts.com/product+Gravis-Destroyer-PC-B00004Z5X8.html

http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=gravis+destroyer+joystick&btnG=Search+Froogle

Hope it helps!
Title: Re:Need help locating joysticks
Post by: DarkKobold on April 07, 2004, 04:05:11 pm: Tiger-Heli - Thanks again. Actually, thanks a ton. ;D
You helped me with my project immensely. It worked awesome! I doubt I'll ever find a deal as good as the first one you posted. I should have bought thirty.

If your interested, I can post pictures...
Title: Re:Need help locating joysticks
Post by: Tiger-Heli on April 07, 2004, 04:08:17 pm: Quote from: DarkKobold on April 07, 2004, 04:05:11 pm
Tiger-Heli - Thanks again. Actually, thanks a ton. ;D
You helped me with my project immensely. It worked awesome! I doubt I'll ever find a deal as good as the first one you posted. I should have bought thirty.

If your interested, I can post pictures...
Glad to help. Post the pictures!!!
Title: Re:Need help locating joysticks
Post by: DarkKobold on April 07, 2004, 10:26:09 pm: Pic one - No flash:
Title: Re:Need help locating joysticks
Post by: DarkKobold on April 07, 2004, 10:27:11 pm: Pic 2, joysticks and control box -
Title: Re:Need help locating joysticks
Post by: Tiger-Heli on April 08, 2004, 08:10:01 am: Quote from: DarkKobold on April 07, 2004, 10:27:11 pm
Pic 2, joysticks and control box -
How did you get the blue trigger buttons?
Title: Re:Need help locating joysticks
Post by: DarkKobold on April 08, 2004, 10:22:05 am: Used plastic primer and spray paint, ala oscar's bartop instructions. I think it turned out pretty fancy