Re: Joystick question

Here is my crude ASCII drawing of the Robotron joystick dimensions. I've
been suckered a couple of times with sticks that were touted as being
original Robotron sticks, but were too short.

           Robotron Joystick Shaft Dimensions

    <-------------- 3 15/16" ------------> -----
                                           / \
    ----------------======================/ red \
   || | | ball |
    ----------------======================\ /
                                           \ /
    <--- 1 7/8" ---><------ 2 1/16" -----> -----

tom

tom mcclintock wrote:
>
> The short answer is... You cannot. Up until a year ago, Wico still had
> long-shaft sticks. I know because I ordered some out of their outdated
> catalog, and instead of red ball sticks, I got Purple (or was it
> blue...). Anyway, I called to complain and was told that they had many,
> many long-shaft joysticks in all colors BUT red.
>
> Then, Wico sells most of their back inventory to some Russian guy
> (someone in Chicago please correct me) and that guy has since
> disappeared.
>
> If it helps, I will make a quick diagram of the 'correct' shaft
> dimensions so you can spot some used ones.
>
> tom
>
> Mit Matelske wrote:
> >
> > I know this is a ridiculous newbie question for someone
> > who has been tinkering with these things for as long as
> > me, but where can I get some new joysticks for my
> > Robotron. I just need the shaft (long one with red ball).
> >
> > Thanks for any help,
> >
> > Mit Matelske
> >
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Received on Mon Dec 17 08:47:26 2001