ninermaniac Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 (edited) I got a ques for the tech guys who might have seen the blue flex circuit in the controller. Where do they come from? Better question is. Who makes them? I have just never come across one before until now. It works superior to any other flex circuit I've used. Even the REV 9 Gold. It's blue. I like it. Update: Pic posted and there are no markings on the circuit to show who or where it came from. I checked. The buttons really are reddish. Just can't tell by the pictures. I know some guys here have seen them. I thought that the three dot came in red too but I can be wrong there also. ALso, I measured the thickness of the stick. It's exactly 1/8th inch thinner than any other stick I have. Must have been the last year 1987 thing I guess. I don't think this puppy has been used since it was rebuilt. It still likes to center the stick very well. Blue circuit. What company made them?........HHHMMMMMMMM. Edited September 14, 2008 by ninermaniac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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midnight8 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I got a ques for the tech guys who might have seen the blue flex circuit in the controller. Where do they come from? Better question is. Who makes them? I have just never come across one before until now. It works superior to any other flex circuit I've used. Even the REV 9 Gold. It's blue. I like it. Update: Pic posted and there are no markings on the circuit to show who or where it came from. I checked. I have had probably had about 100 controllers and never seen a blue circuit. neato. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Are there any dates or other markings on it? Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninermaniac Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 Are there any dates or other markings on it? Allan There is nothing. No date. No Company. No nothing. That was the reason for my question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnice Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 (edited) I've never seen that before! Not sure why this would work better than other flex circuits, including the new ones from Best, though. Edited August 24, 2008 by jnice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I also have a great many controllers for the 5200 and have never seen a blue flex circuit before. Glad to hear its working and working well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninermaniac Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 I guess Atari made Rev 9 white flex circuits too. Just popped another open and it has a white flex circuit. This one does say Atari 1982 REV 9 on it though. At least I know where the white one came from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninermaniac Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 I've never seen that before! Not sure why this would work better than other flex circuits, including the new ones from Best, though. It has kind of a popping down and then up when you press it. I think it's pretty unique. It works better to me because you just barely have to apply any pressure. Especially on the fire buttons. I'm thinking this might be some sort of proto controller. I'll post a pic of the whole controller soon. It's a little different. Slightly thinner than the norm. Red fire buttons. Kinda funky lookin potentiometers. Anyway I'll post a pic soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARMIK Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I've never heard of white or blue i wonder if curt knows anything about them? Look forward to the pics, all very interesting though. Thanks for the pics and info so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82atari5200 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I've had a couple of white ones and the clear green as well. Never seen a blue. I call shenanigans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRetroGamer Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I've seen them all, white, blue, green, revisions from Rev 6 up to the current Rev 9. When I used to refurb 5200 controllers, it really didn't matter to me what was inside as it came out regardless and was discarded. The only good circuit was a brand new one that I put in, a Rev 9 from Best. Really, for the cost, why even take the chance of not replacing it with a known, brand new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artlover Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 The only good circuit was a brand new one that I put in, a Rev 9 from Best. Really, for the cost, why even take the chance of not replacing it with a known, brand new one? It works superior to any other flex circuit I've used. Even the REV 9 Gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninermaniac Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 I've seen them all, white, blue, green, revisions from Rev 6 up to the current Rev 9. When I used to refurb 5200 controllers, it really didn't matter to me what was inside as it came out regardless and was discarded. The only good circuit was a brand new one that I put in, a Rev 9 from Best. Really, for the cost, why even take the chance of not replacing it with a known, brand new one? I understand what you are saying but my question was "Who makes this circuit." It doesn't have any markings on it whatsoever. Just wanted to know who might have made them. Atari was pretty good about stamping their product. That was all. I kinda figured it is a refurb some how but wasn't sure where the circuit might have came from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prodos8 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I've only taken apart about six or so controllers and have seen the white rev. 9 and the green ones. Never seen a blue one like this, interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARMIK Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I've never seen that before! Not sure why this would work better than other flex circuits, including the new ones from Best, though. It has kind of a popping down and then up when you press it. I think it's pretty unique. It works better to me because you just barely have to apply any pressure. Especially on the fire buttons. I'm thinking this might be some sort of proto controller. I'll post a pic of the whole controller soon. It's a little different. Slightly thinner than the norm. Red fire buttons. Kinda funky lookin potentiometers. Anyway I'll post a pic soon. Would be great to see those pics when you get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariNerd Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I assume by the reactions, that that is a fairly standard 5200 circuit pattern? Hmmmm. I've never actually opened up a 5200 controller before, but have opened a Jag controller or two in my time. It's interesting to see they have very similar contact switch patterns. "Whatever works." in a pinch, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 If I remember right, aren't the white flex circuit boards the ones with the carbon traces? You can't clean them with a pencil eraser. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82atari5200 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 If I remember right, aren't the white flex circuit boards the ones with the carbon traces?You can't clean them with a pencil eraser. Charlie yep, I found that one out the hard way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slampam Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Not mine, but I remember my later replacement controller with darker red fire buttons. 1987 A5200 controller slightly different? (2 pics!) http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=54904 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight8 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Not mine, but I remember my later replacement controller with darker red fire buttons. 1987 A5200 controller slightly different? (2 pics!) http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=54904 I have had a few controllers over the years with redish instead of orange fire buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninermaniac Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 I added more pictures up top. I know this is a refurb but to me it's just unique. I don't think many Atari Service guys used the blue. If they did then where did they come from? What company made them? It's not on the circuit. The question still remains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slampam Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Another blue flex controller. This may answer some of the blue. http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?s...mp;#entry486012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario-mushroom Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) I got a ques for the tech guys who might have seen the blue flex circuit in the controller. Where do they come from? Better question is. Who makes them? I have just never come across one before until now. It works superior to any other flex circuit I've used. Even the REV 9 Gold. It's blue. I like it. Update: Pic posted and there are no markings on the circuit to show who or where it came from. I checked. The buttons really are reddish. Just can't tell by the pictures. I know some guys here have seen them. I thought that the three dot came in red too but I can be wrong there also. ALso, I measured the thickness of the stick. It's exactly 1/8th inch thinner than any other stick I have. Must have been the last year 1987 thing I guess. I don't think this puppy has been used since it was rebuilt. It still likes to center the stick very well. Blue circuit. What company made them?........HHHMMMMMMMM. How do I view the picture attachments? or can you post picture attachments that I can view? I want to see a picture of the Atari 5200 blue flex controller circuit. I can't figure out how to view the pictures. by mario mushroom Edited August 20, 2011 by mario-mushroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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