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FrizzleFried:
I have read though this post and someone has asked over and over and over and I don't think i saw a response...
If you wanted to...for whatever reason (kids, scum bag friends, dog who likes to chew on steering wheels, etc), LOCK DOWN the steering wheel?!? Is there an OPTION to screw the wheel to the post? If not, does it look simple to modify to ADD such a device?
RandyT:
--- Quote from: FrizzleFried on January 28, 2007, 11:37:39 am ---I have read though this post and someone has asked over and over and over and I don't think i saw a response...
If you wanted to...for whatever reason (kids, scum bag friends, dog who likes to chew on steering wheels, etc), LOCK DOWN the steering wheel?!? Is there an OPTION to screw the wheel to the post? If not, does it look simple to modify to ADD such a device?
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I wouldn't do this unless you wanted to keep the wheel on permanently. Otherwise you would need to take steps to make sure that a set-screw arrangement did not de-form the surface of the shaft and make it impossible to remove or re-attach the wheel or knob.
However, it one really wanted to, they could drill and tap one or more set-screw holes into the steel wheel base to affix it to the shaft of the TT2.
RandyT
skim36:
Been looking for a good spinner....thanx
TPB:
Randy,
Turbotwist2 Spinner
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This looks like an AWESOME spinner, and I am planning to order one (along with the Big Blue knob and Mini-Racer Steering Wheel).
Regarding the knob style, I know you've released your TokenTop knob, but I prefer the look of your Big Blue knob, so would rather go for that. Do you have the customised Big Blue knob with the "Space Invaders" alien decal ... I saw this on another thread, but it's not available on your web store. Is that decal etched on permanently, or is a sticker that will deteriorate or peel off over time ??
As long as I don't intend on playing too much Tempest, are there any other games that would suffer from NOT having the Energy Storage Cylinder ?? As far as I'm aware, I don't need the ESC, but I'd appreciate your advice.
The main games I'm initially looking to play with the spinner are Arkanoid (with the Big Blue knob) and Super Sprint (with the Mini-Racer Steering Wheel).
D_K : Thanks for posting your GREAT review on the TT2 spinner ... and thanks to your wife Melissa for all the playtesting in your pics, and it just so happens she's playing the games I'm most interested in playing with the spinner. Geez, you're lucky mate, I wish my wife was into games. Do you have the ESC, out of interest ??
Your new joystick with VirtualAnalog
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Do you have any news about your new joystick with the VirtualAnalog feature ??
When do you expect this to come to market ??
Will this be replacing your 49-way sticks with the GP-Wiz 49 interface ??
Will it rival the U360 from Ultimarc, or are they totally different beasts ?? I'm not trying to start a "war of words" between yourself and Andy from Ultimarc, as the U360 certainly seems like a revolutionary product. I just need some info. as to whether I should order the U360, or "hang out" and wait for your new stick.
My Control Panel usage
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I'm a newbie.
I've dabbled with MAME to a small extent over time, but have only ever played the games with the keyboard (which just ain't the same).
I've just "taken the plunge" and invested in an X-Arcade Tankstick controller ... OK, so I haven't yet been game enough to build my own controller, but it sure leaves the keyboard for dead.
But the Tankstick lacks the spinner, and doesn't have any seamless way to play "non 8 way" games (eg, 4 way/Q*Bert/49 way/Analog), so I'm planning to customise it by replacing the joysticks, and adding a spinner to it.
Failing this, I may decide to build a second customised CP with these controls.
RandyT:
--- Quote from: txtworld on February 16, 2007, 05:00:58 am ---Regarding the knob style, I know you've released your TokenTop knob, but I prefer the look of your Big Blue knob, so would rather go for that. Do you have the customised Big Blue knob with the "Space Invaders" alien decal ... I saw this on another thread, but it's not available on your web store. Is that decal etched on permanently, or is a sticker that will deteriorate or peel off over time ??
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It is a sticker. I hope to be doing something on that front in a bit, but I'm on the joystick project at the moment. I'm also looking at different possibilities for designs and haven't decided on anything in particular yet. But I do have something better planned than plain cut vinyl.
--- Quote ---As long as I don't intend on playing too much Tempest, are there any other games that would suffer from NOT having the Energy Storage Cylinder ?? As far as I'm aware, I don't need the ESC, but I'd appreciate your advice. The main games I'm initially looking to play with the spinner are Arkanoid (with the Big Blue knob) and Super Sprint (with the Mini-Racer Steering Wheel).
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If you really don't care about games that might need the control to continue to rotate a bit when you let go of it, then no, you do need the ESC. The Wheel has plenty of weight and will spin a long time.
--- Quote ---Your new joystick with VirtualAnalog
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Do you have any news about your new joystick with the VirtualAnalog feature ??
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I'll have a release notice coming on this subject shortly. The only thing I can tell you is that it's a user-tweakable setting that will intelligently generate data for much more than the actual 49 joystick positions. It is designed to enhance the playability of a number of analog games.
--- Quote ---When do you expect this to come to market ??
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When I'm sure it's the best it can be ;)
--- Quote ---Will this be replacing your 49-way sticks with the GP-Wiz 49 interface ??
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The original interface will continue to be offered in some form. It may get some new features and modes however.
--- Quote ---I just need some info. as to whether I should order the U360, or "hang out" and wait for your new stick.
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I can't answer this question. The only thing I can say is that individuals should evaluate their own needs and keep in mind the fact that what makes a good joystick is not decided by a laundry list of "features", rather how well it feels and performs for a specific individual using it. I can only tell you that I personally would not trade the new 49-ways, with the modifications I designed, for any other sticks bar none. For me, the rubber grommet centering as used on original arcade sticks, provides a positive feel that can't be produced by any other means. The DRS modes and flexibility of the new interface completes the experience. The new interface also adds excellent playability to several games that had very poor options before, as well as a never before seen feature I developed that might be a little tricky to get the hang of, but will be quite powerful when you do.
--- Quote ---But the Tankstick lacks the spinner, and doesn't have any seamless way to play "non 8 way" games (eg, 4 way/Q*Bert/49 way/Analog), so I'm planning to customise it by replacing the joysticks, and adding a spinner to it.
Failing this, I may decide to build a second customised CP with these controls.
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49-ways have a deeper footprint so you will need to take measurements of your panel before you make your decision.. The spinner is so small, to say that it is a non-issue in this regard would be a gross understatement :)
RandyT
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