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Atari Yolk 14 tooth gear Repoductions
TheShanMan:
--- Quote from: TheShanMan on January 15, 2014, 07:50:36 pm ---I'm tempted to get the version that allows you to use the original metal insert since that would be closer to original, but I'm curious what, if anything, distinguishes the other version from the ones being sold on ebay and klov?
Do these need to be blue BTW? White would be more original.
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Randy, I'd love to hear your thoughts on these two questions. :)
RandyT:
--- Quote from: TheShanMan on January 22, 2014, 07:18:14 pm ---
--- Quote from: TheShanMan on January 15, 2014, 07:50:36 pm ---I'm tempted to get the version that allows you to use the original metal insert since that would be closer to original, but I'm curious what, if anything, distinguishes the other version from the ones being sold on ebay and klov?
Do these need to be blue BTW? White would be more original.
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Randy, I'd love to hear your thoughts on these two questions. :)
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No, they don't need to be blue. I could have made them in white, but blue was already in the machine. Distinguishing characteristics...they're blue! :). Seriously, it's hard to extol the virtues of such a mundane part. I have no reason to believe that the ones you mentioned have any issues, so there's not much point in making comparisons. So long as it works well, holds up and doesn't mess up the gear it's running against, a gear is a gear is gear is a.... But these will be less costly and, as you mentioned, take the unique approach of using the original hub. And, if folks are already ordering other items, they will be able to add them to the order if they need one. Making it also gave me a chance to examine the viability of producing similar hard-to-find parts in this manner, and it was a good part to test.
Xiaou2:
Wont fail in 20 yrs? So you are willing to give a 20 yr replacement warranty on them? Great news.
10hrs on something that is a substandard part? I dont know. I always think to myself... if Im going to do something, I should go big, push the limits, do the best that I can accomplish. If Im doing something for others, I want them to have the best. If Im building something like a wheelchair ramp... I build it strong enough to support an elephant. Id feel embarrassed to cut corners, and put out parts I even suspected were not up to par.
I also am wondering why someone who does not seem to have arcade interests, is selling arcade products? What classic games lover doesnt like Star Wars? And one with both good income, as well as technical know-how... doesnt have or have built a Star Wars controller?
Seems quite odd to me.
Hopefully we will get some venders who have passion for Classics, who take pride in what they make, dont cut corners, and actually have a clue about what the collectors and classic cab makers actually need, want, and desire.
SavannahLion:
--- Quote from: Xiaou2 on January 23, 2014, 12:25:36 am --- Wont fail in 20 yrs? So you are willing to give a 20 yr replacement warranty on them? Great news.
10hrs on something that is a substandard part? I dont know. I always think to myself... if Im going to do something, I should go big, push the limits, do the best that I can accomplish. If Im doing something for others, I want them to have the best. If Im building something like a wheelchair ramp... I build it strong enough to support an elephant. Id feel embarrassed to cut corners, and put out parts I even suspected were not up to par.
I also am wondering why someone who does not seem to have arcade interests, is selling arcade products? What classic games lover doesnt like Star Wars? And one with both good income, as well as technical know-how... doesnt have or have built a Star Wars controller?
Seems quite odd to me.
Hopefully we will get some venders who have passion for Classics, who take pride in what they make, dont cut corners, and actually have a clue about what the collectors and classic cab makers actually need, want, and desire.
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All this over a prototype? A first run? ::)
TheShanMan:
--- Quote from: RandyT on January 22, 2014, 11:49:29 pm ---
--- Quote from: TheShanMan on January 22, 2014, 07:18:14 pm ---
--- Quote from: TheShanMan on January 15, 2014, 07:50:36 pm ---I'm tempted to get the version that allows you to use the original metal insert since that would be closer to original, but I'm curious what, if anything, distinguishes the other version from the ones being sold on ebay and klov?
Do these need to be blue BTW? White would be more original.
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Randy, I'd love to hear your thoughts on these two questions. :)
--- End quote ---
No, they don't need to be blue. I could have made them in white, but blue was already in the machine. Distinguishing characteristics...they're blue! :). Seriously, it's hard to extol the virtues of such a mundane part. I have no reason to believe that the ones you mentioned have any issues, so there's not much point in making comparisons. So long as it works well, holds up and doesn't mess up the gear it's running against, a gear is a gear is gear is a.... But these will be less costly and, as you mentioned, take the unique approach of using the original hub. And, if folks are already ordering other items, they will be able to add them to the order if they need one. Making it also gave me a chance to examine the viability of producing similar hard-to-find parts in this manner, and it was a good part to test.
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Thanks! I look forward to seeing these go up for sale. I figured there wouldn't be any known substantial difference between these and the others but thought perhaps you were trying to one up the others. That said, the teeth only variant is pretty nice and, assuming you don't mind me requesting white, I'll consider getting one. It's great that you are going down this road. I think there is plenty of room for 3D printed part repro's and they will only get better as the printer technology improves.
I can't remember if you ever post on the klov forums, but when these are ready, you might want to post there, as I think you ought to do for any repro item you make.
I see Xiaou2 is still up to the same old tricks that he was up to around 5 years ago when I was more active on these boards. Some things never change. ::)
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