Re: Blaster Joystick: anyone have a spare?

Jess Askey wrote:
> Well my cabinet ended up being a stargate... the distant pic I had of it
> didn't allow me to see the front cutback before going down to the floor.
> Oh well....
>
> If I ever come across one, I will let you know Mark.
>
> jess
>
>

Considering that the joystick is essentially a 49-way with some extra
buttons, can you not fake it somewhat? Atari Battlezone handles and cut
down the ball should work, then you just need to drill out the shaft
enough to allow three wires to pass through...not easy, but doable.

John :-#)#
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> [mailto:owner-rasterlist@vectorlist.org] On Behalf Of Mark E Davidson
> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 7:43 PM
> To: rasterlist@vectorlist.org
> Subject: Re: RASTER: Blaster Joystick: anyone have a spare?
>
> Unfortunately, I too have been looking for the same item of rmany years.
>
> (and still looking) Got a Druamold case, 2 fully working boardsets,
> anoriginal harnus, NOS marquee and overlay, but no stick :-(
>
> -=Mark=-
>
> Jess Askey wrote:
>
>> Im considering putting together a Williams Blaster. Found a converted
>> wood cabinet dedicated. It seems that the joystick will be my Achilles
>>
>
>
>> heel if I can't find one.
>>
>> Somebody has to have one of these laying in a parts box that you don't
>>
>
>
>> really need right? Right!
>>
>> Let me know what you think.... thanks
>>
>> Jess
>>
>> Who really needs to go to bed I think...
>>
>>
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