retroillucid Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 (edited) Here I'm proud to present you the final prototype of our upcomming Arcade Quality Controller for your ColecoVision This is the final product, It might get some minor change but Its very doubtfull The Only ColecoVision Controller You'll Ever Need! Featuring: - Real Arcade Joystick & Buttons - Support all 4 Super Action Buttons (no spinner) - Numeric Keypad - 2x Side Buttons for Pinball games - ColecoVision Arcade Quality Controller frontplate (look alike those on the System & Exp. Modules) - Sturdy Acrylic case - Removable 5ft non-coiled cord - Available for both Right or Left handed The Controller has been made so anybody could modify or repair them if needed, in fact the only thing that can ''broke'' is the microswitch .... there's no soldering skill required if you have to swap microswitch since all connectors are ''clamp'' ...wich is more than simple even for someone without any electronic skill Since we're about to start producing them, I need to know who is interested and if so, how many unit Price is not really set yet, but it will be about $250 per unit No payments required to reserve your unit(s) Payment will be ask only when unit will be ready to ship Here's pictures of the unit, however pictures does not give justice to the unit in any way It look A WAY BETTER when you have the unit in front of you! Edited February 5, 2012 by retroillucid 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RelliK111 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 WOW!! :lust: :lust: I want 2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Darrin9999 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I wish I had the money for one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Wow, that's a really nice design. Wish I could swing $250 for a controller right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coleco_master Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 WOW !!!!!! I love it too !!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 I wish I had the money for one... Wow, that's a really nice design. Wish I could swing $250 for a controller right now. Just take your time guys, they won't be release until late March WOW !!!!!! I love it too !!!! Thanks! .... I have to admit that the guy who build the proto is an Acrylic Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Here's a better shot of the unit itself 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobb Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Hi J-F, Looks incredible - please mark me down for 1 controller please!!! Thanks very much!!! Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpressed Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Excellent work, J-F! Great looking controller. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Thanks for the comments guys! Fun fact is the very first thread I posted here on AtariAge was about a project called: Arcade Controller The very first proto was a plain square shaped box with hacked controller parts inside ...even outside! The main goal behind this was to check if Arcade controller were great for some CV action! Pixelboy must remember when he visited me at my place back then, and I showed him that proto I clearly remember his face! ........ he was like: Euh? WTF is that ugly $hit! I could hear him obviously! That thing was more than ugly..... but, effective! Then I asked the Electronic Wizard, namely Harvey De kleine ,, Harvey did designed the whole PCB architecture so everything could be possible..... well almost The final design specially made for CollectorVision is just more than awesome! Very neat proffesional work, as Harvey is! Harvey, you're the man! thumbs up! I made the Mario Bros Arcade controller as pre-prototype only to have something to show, that would at least look great! Then a new guy joined CollectorVision, namely: Toby St-Aubin , not only this guy is a (dangerously) perfectionist and he's doing awesome handy work, but he's also a great guy and a real gentlemen! In fact, I'm really happy that Toby decided to join CollectorVision, He's the one who made the final design! thumbs up! Nothing would have been possible without those guys, Thanks guys! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy_Whelan Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Put me down for 1 controller please. Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFF31 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 :-o - Looks fantastic J-F! How about a $1 per month for 250 months? OK - Once again (TIME TO SAVE MONEY FOR A COLECO RELATED ITEM) I want one - hope I can save that much to afford one My new evil nemesis's group (Collectorvision / Team PixelBoy / Opcode) they release too much to fast sometimes (well ALL the times) --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 (edited) Thanks J-F! It's always a pleasure. I'm curious if Toby is a professional acrylic/plastics assembler, or if this is just a hobby for him. The edges on the acrylic look quite good. Just a technical note that this controller uses a controller extension cable (included, as mentioned) to hook up to the ColecoVision. There is also an output jack (well, plug, actually), so the controller basically can act as a "Y" cable. edit: I'm no wizard, although I was watching the latest two Harry Potter movies tonight. Edited February 5, 2012 by 5-11under 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RelliK111 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Here's a better shot of the unit itself That is just so pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 I'm curious if Toby is a professional acrylic/plastics assembler, or if this is just a hobby for him. The edges on the acrylic look quite good. He's both I'm no wizard, Humble guy Yes, you are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Please put me down for 1. EDIT: **right handed configuration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Arcade Quality Video Game System DESERVE Arcade Quality Controller! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonpatrol Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Put me down for one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coleco_master Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 J-F Your the man !!!! I'm very happy to be part of CollectorVision! Thank you !!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I'm no wizard, Humble guy Yes, you are I'm just the guy who keeps saying yes to all of your ideas. I'm not even completed one project, and you've got another one ready for me. You just did it again to me 5 minutes ago LOL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 :-o - Looks fantastic J-F! How about a $1 per month for 250 months? What about a 30 days only? First day: You give me only 1 cent Second day : You give me 2 cents Third day: You give me 4 cents Fourth day: You give me 8 cents Fifth day: You give me 16 cents And so on ..... each next day you give me the double of the previous day until you reach 30 days Sounds good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coleco_master Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 (edited) I think we will be very buzy this year !!! ....... Go J-F Go J-F !!! Edited February 5, 2012 by coleco_master 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 I'm no wizard, Humble guy Yes, you are I'm just the guy who keeps saying yes to all of your ideas. I'm not even completed one project, and you've got another one ready for me. You just did it again to me 5 minutes ago LOL. That's what I was saying...... .... You're a wizard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 I think we will be very buzy this year !!! ....... Go J-F Go J-F !!! Busy you said? For sure!! ...And I did not talked about our special 30th Anniversary CV system ....yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIAD Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 That controller looks incredible!!! Great job J-F, Harvey and Toby... I'm sure Eric Bromley and the Greenbergs would be thoroughly impressed. And to think, I thought I'd be able to set my tax refund money aside for a trip to Disney World... looks like the Wisconsin Dells will have to do this year considering all the great products that are coming down the pipeline. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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