zylon Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 Nobody has a 2 port deck. Except my cousin used to have one but we threw it away long time ago. Now it is hard to find. 50 on ebay is the cheapest and that is too much. I paid 50 for 4 port + 3 controllers + trackball + 9 games. So 50 is too much. Or as phuzzed suggested the motherboard might be failing. But 2 ports have fialed also right. 2 port is no more stable right. Maybe it is time to ebay the whole collection. The only extra 2-port I have currently needs an ANTIC chip. I have a working 4port deck, but haven't had the heart to gut it for the chip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Deck only no cords. Even untested might have good chips. If bidding is not too high get it. Worth the risk. If you 2 port works then I'll send you my 4 port and switchbox in exchange. eBay Auction -- Item Number: 370503988710 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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0078265317 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 (edited) Anyhow here is my completed controller. Decided to get creative. Went to homedepot. Got the rubber washer fits just inside circle and looks cool. And the washer and nut from the potentionmeter. Nothing fancy. Not super sturdy but if you are gentle it is good. Edited April 29, 2011 by 0078265317 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 Looks good. It seems everyone's making theirs a bit different from each other. Cool The pot you're using can be cut down with a hacksaw and filed on one side to use an original Atari paddle knob if desired. The shaft is soft aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Not wasting anymore money it was just a test. Good enough as is for now. The buttons don't even work as I need new a new mylar flex or whatever it is called. Or I could use the wico for a paddle but not sure I want to destroy a good wico for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schizophretard Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ9TZFHi8Y4 Here's one Thomas3120 did. Fantastic job. Watching him play Pole Position with it makes me wonder if there is a way to make a 2600 paddle that can be used on all left/right games like Space Invaders. Maybe make a 2600 paddle out of a 2600 trackball? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schizophretard Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Could an Atari paddle fit on that pot or could the top half of the pot be made out of the top half of an Atari pot? Are you referring to the knobs themselves? If so, I'll get out some spares and try. Update: I have 2 of those pots left. The 2600 paddle knob does fit on them even with the metal spring collar. Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schizophretard Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Anyhow here is my completed controller. Decided to get creative. Went to homedepot. Got the rubber washer fits just inside circle and looks cool. And the washer and nut from the potentionmeter. Nothing fancy. Not super sturdy but if you are gentle it is good. I like the rubber washer idea. Looks easier, more sealed than a metal washer, and it's black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 Could an Atari paddle fit on that pot or could the top half of the pot be made out of the top half of an Atari pot? Are you referring to the knobs themselves? If so, I'll get out some spares and try. Update: I have 2 of those pots left. The 2600 paddle knob does fit on them even with the metal spring collar. Yes. I tried using 2600 paddle knob on mine last night and it actually hurt my game. Went back to SVAII knob to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Anyhow here is my completed controller. Decided to get creative. Went to homedepot. Got the rubber washer fits just inside circle and looks cool. And the washer and nut from the potentionmeter. Nothing fancy. Not super sturdy but if you are gentle it is good. I like the rubber washer idea. Looks easier, more sealed than a metal washer, and it's black. Yes but a metal washer is defiinately more sturdy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Since this thread got me to take out that old paddle, I put it to use a little yesterday. More reason to get a USB or SD cart from AtariMAX, the XL conversions of Chicken and Clowns and Balloons are excellent with these paddles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I got tired of the long s tick so with a hacksaw I cut it down. I was afraid I cut it too short. But even though it is a little snug it works great. I went back to radio shack and found knobs. Now I just have to stain the fire buttons to match or the red know orange to match. And I also have to get a new mylar flex but at least the experiment was successful so I'll worry about that later. Anyhow here is the revised unit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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