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GamingGreg:
Does anyone know the range of motion for each axis on a real yoke?  It seems from what I remember it was around 180 degrees or less.  I don't believe it's a full 270 degrees like the driving wheels.

Also I noticed on 1up's page here, that there was a larger gear on the main axis and a smaller gear on the pot.  Does anyone know what the gear ratio (#of large gear teeth to # of small gear teeth) is on these two axis are?

Also, some basic dimensions of the yoke would help, if anyone has those.

GroovyTuesdaY:
Menace, just wanted to make sure your aware that if your going to use spray paint for those plastic grips, you might want to make sure you are using a  "plastic safe"  paint.  If not, the accelerator chemical that is used in most spray paints can cause plastics to  be eaten. I don't think you want that lol.

Maybe there are some hobbyists out there who know some paints that are plastic safe.    I have used the spray paint they use on R/C lexan car bodies as it is plastic safe, so there is a start anyways.  Do some checking so you dont ruin your grips :)

groooovY~  8)

Chris:

--- Quote from: menace on February 29, 2004, 07:47:30 am ---What I could use is some close ups of the original and inside non-blurry shots would be especially appreciated--all my inside shots (that were clear) came from e-bay :P

--- End quote ---
This is the closest I have...

Tiger-Heli:
All - see this previous thread for a similar idea -

http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=2699;start=0

Menace - check you PM.

Also - I assume you will add thumb buttons, correct?

Any chance of you selling completed assemblies?

menace:
Got your Pm--thanks for the tips!

The handles are from one of those spinny light things--they are remarkably tough for what they are--once painted with some krylon they should look pretty good--triggers will be red.  

As far as thumb buttons--i haven't added them as of yet--I played the game in mame with 2 buttons only--what were the functions of the other two--just mirrors?  or did they have distinct functions (its been so long since I've played on an actual machine I completely forget :-[)

I doubt they will become a marketing thing--don't have the time, but I will be posting (hopefully here) a full HOW TO doc when they are finished.  My goal: No component over 10$ (including the sidewinder--they are so cheap now) out of parts you likely already have laying around or can readily obtain--there will be dimensioned drawings in there too so you don't have to think about it! ;) ;D

Anyways, if you can wait till I'm done, then all questions will be answered in time.  Keep the tips coming though--there may be (and quite likely) is things i'm forgetting about the original.

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