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ArcadeDunce:
has anyone else ever done it?

http://arcadecontrols.com/hosted/yoke/  This is the only instruction page that I've seen so far, and I'm wondering how many of the materials are easy to get.  everything
always seems so daunting when you start out.

I bought a logitech attack 3 controller to play The arcade game on mame, but the response time is no where near as good as the real controller, and lots of lag.
So now it's on to trying to recreate the original article

Nephasth:
LeChuck just did... 1/6th of one anyway. ;)

ArcadeDunce:

--- Quote from: Nephasth on April 30, 2012, 12:10:10 pm ---LeChuck just did... 1/6th of one anyway. ;)

--- End quote ---

saw that... more accurate than my joystick :).  But a tad small :)

Xiaou2:
Ive done it, but no detailed pics up online currently.

  The most important thing are the gears.  You can get them from stevens international.  Check the local hobby shops, as they may carry them in stock. (mine did)

 Unlike the design posted, i used a gear collar method:  I popped a wooden dowel with a hole drilled in the center, to the side of each gear. Screwed on with some small woodscrews.  Then drilled a small hole in the wood collar, and inserted a set-screw into it, to hold it to the shaft securely.

 The hardest part is the centering.  I probably should have used torsion springs like the original.. but opted for the easy way out.

 The unit also needs rubber bumpers, and a very strong shell.. because a good slam could rip it apart pretty easily.

PL1:
The easiest way is to find an original on e-bay, craigslist, or KLOV Forums.

To set up an account on KLOV you need either (1) a $2+ paypal donation to the International Arcade Museum Library, Inc. (tax deductible), or (2) simply the recommendation of an existing forum member.

KLOV access FAQ: http://forums.arcade-museum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=77

KLOV forum where a SW yoke would be listed: http://forums.arcade-museum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=11&order=desc

To land one from KLOV, keep your eyes open and check regularly.  They show up about once or twice a week and are usually bought in less than 36 hours.

A USB adapter is available at http://www.thisoldgame.com/products/usb-adaptor-for-atari-yoke-controller . (They also have replacement yoke overlays.)

Source for yoke parts: http://www.arcadefixit.com

Mounting hardware for 5/8" board: http://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/fasteners/bolts/connector/1-4-20-x-1-2-joint-connector-bolts-1-pcs/p-1445506-c-8733.htm

Let me know if you need a mounting template.


Scott
EDIT: VideoGameParts.com is now arcadefixit.com

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