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MLew:
I can get the parts at http://www.videogameparts.com

Should I replace both the plunger, and the ball? Def the plunger  but The ball seems less worn to me


EDIT: I'm staying the hell away from Ramcontrols!!

D_Harris:
These are badly designed joysticks.

It would be great if someone did a redesign that just looked like the original with the Atari logo.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.

MLew:
So I got my joystick parts ordered. While I wait, I cleaned everything. Then I noticed the shaft that is visible under the joystick ball is rusted pretty good.

I think it'd look better black.

So I ran em on a belt sander to remove rust.




Then sandblasted em at work....




Then painted it black.



This was pretty spur o the moment, noticed it when pulled everything apart  Might as well do somethin while I'm doin nothin. I think it will look pretty good as it is the visible part of the shaft.

MLew:
I'll post pics when it's all together in the machine as well.

MLew:
Got my parts from videogameparts.com and the joysticks are working great now! VERY responsive, smooth turning/directionals. Can't wait to get back up north where the machine is to try 'er out!

Also, I believe I'm a certified pro now at these Atari Logo Sticks lol, so if anyone needs any help, I can definitely help ya.

Here is a couple pics of the newly painted shafts as they sit in the CP...I think that black looks real nice, any thoughts?





yes, yes, the carriage bolts arent all in yet..(I got some shiny new ones on the way)

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