Greg2600 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Haven't head from Lucas in three months, not sure if that bodes well for these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Lac124 Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 On 12/8/2022 at 12:11 AM, Greg2600 said: Haven't head from Lucas in three months, not sure if that bodes well for these? I am currrently part of the way through the hardest academic year of my life so far, and consequentially, I have had almost no time to devote to this project. It is not dead, only sidelined until I have some room to breath. There is a chance that I will be able to quite significantly increase the number of controllers that I make when I finally find the time, but patience is once again all that I can ask for. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cjherr Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Your life comes first. Take your time. We have no problem waiting. Best of luck with your education. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 We have been waiting 40 years so whats a few more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Lucas Lac124 said: I am currrently part of the way through the hardest academic year of my life so far, and consequentially, I have had almost no time to devote to this project. It is not dead, only sidelined until I have some room to breath. There is a chance that I will be able to quite significantly increase the number of controllers that I make when I finally find the time, but patience is once again all that I can ask for. Take your time, the fact that you are doing this for us is highly appreciated. I patiently wait Edited December 10, 2022 by David Alexander 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwell Zorin Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Hello Lucas, I am definitely interested in purchasing one of these. Great design. Looking forward to updates on when they will be available on ebay. Good luck, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachbrj Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 I would love to have one as well. Thank you for the hard work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifershalo Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 I am in for one of this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecernosoft Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 On 6/20/2022 at 4:27 PM, cjherr said: 2 for me! When I get a 5200, as many controllers that are broken for me if the 5200 itself wasn't too costly. This could change though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 On 12/10/2022 at 3:17 PM, David Alexander said: We have been waiting 40 years so whats a few more Exactly! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Lac124 Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 - Update June 6th, 2023 - Work has resumed on the Atari 5200 VX controller! I can make no definite promises yet as to timeline, but I expect it to cost just about the same $100 originally specified in this post (before shipping and tax). I will likely make future updates a new topic, such that the majority of questions and constructive criticisms about the controller can be answered in a single header post, instead of several forum pages. I have decided to allow direct controller purchases, as well as eBay sales, because eBay's selling fees are getting ridiculous, and a process for that will be implemented in the future (the controller will likely cost about 15% more if purchased through eBay). I will need time to finish this, as I decided to do a lot of ground-up controller redesign after backing myself into a few corners. All of the things that made the controller good previously are still present in this new version, and you can expect many more regular updates than made in the past year. Thank you, Lucas Lac124. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Thanks so much for the update. I am in for 4 controllers but so thankful to even obtain one. Take your time and effort for taking on a project of this magnitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cjherr Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Excellent. I'm still in for 2, and will wait patiently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 100 each? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Lac124 Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 hour ago, 0078265317 said: 100 each? Yes, about $100 per controller. Its a bit more than the $75 quoted a while ago, but this is my last summer before college, and I need this to be worthwhile financially in order to do it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 7 minutes ago, Lucas Lac124 said: Yes, about $100 per controller. Its a bit more than the $75 quoted a while ago, but this is my last summer before college, and I need this to be worthwhile financially in order to do it. Great price for all the work required. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jirkoo Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Thanks for the effort, I'm all in for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 I'll pass this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 6 minutes ago, 0078265317 said: I'll pass this time. What about next time??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 I had to double check which 5200 controller project this is! I remain IN for a pair. I'll likely go for the other project as well, I just love supporting these efforts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cjherr Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Absolutely. I really appreciate all the time, effort, and creativity that folks put into keeping our shared hobby alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 1 hour ago, AtariBrian said: What about next time??? If it was analog maybe but the digital stick won't work with missile command and few others. Masterplay clone is good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cjherr Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 It is self-centering analog, unless something has changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Yeah, the analog was the whole point. There are plenty of current digital options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 I'm in for 2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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