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Le Chuck:

--- Quote from: Xiaou2 on April 30, 2012, 08:49:03 pm ---Actually, the Optical version is not very good from what Ive heard.  It can get out of calibration too easily... and doesnt perform anywhere near as good as a pot based yoke.

 Also, note that the handles are not angled.  This may seem fine.. until you actually start rotating them.  The wrists get very uncomfortable without the angled handles, depending on how far you bend them.  The angle relieves the stress.

 Atari's sw.yoke design is nearly flawless.


--- End quote ---

Good catch on the angels, didn't notice that on the Jimmy build.  I think I was mesmerized by the guts.  Shame about the calibration issue, I guess you'd have to build a 720 style calibrating disc so it knows where middle is.

There is always room for new designs and new efforts but for classic play and functionality I'm with Xiaou2, you can't beat the atari design.     

Xiaou2:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22593093@N05/sets/72157629572618866/




 *** First Pic was Before I realized I had to angle the handles.   Ugg...





Xiaou2:
internal parts for the rear can be seen here...



rockyrocket:
PL1 thanks for the link to yoke parts, I have never seen that site before and have been short a right handle for ages!.
Ps I can sort you out with a trigger, drop me a PM.

Le Chuck:
Holy crap, they're not kidding around with those prices.  75 for a complete handle.  Cripes!

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