BIGHMW Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 8 hours ago, PacManPlus said: I'm in for at least one, being that I've recently re-acquired a 5200 Good for you Bob, welcome back!!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5314900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGHMW Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 4 hours ago, Shawn said: The YT algorithm has nothing to do with it. Your content isn't worth while and is of below minimum production value so nobody watches. It's really that simple. I appreciate all of my supporters' output and that makes me want to step up my game, so to speak, but also I thought that I might have something good going if I developed more rounded-off talent if I develop more skills like doing all of those series, but yes I can always work on my game to fine tune it to make it better. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5314901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Guys, if you can't contribute positively to a thread, then please move on to the next thread. Thank you, ..Al 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5315107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 I am interested in a controller when made, thanks! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5315268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyindrew Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Count me in for a controller as well. thanks Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5315502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto4 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 I'm interested as well for one or possibly two controllers when available. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5333881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) @Lucas Lac124 Waiting patiently. Take care of yourself and thanks so much again for doing this in the first place Edited October 17, 2023 by David Alexander Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5334020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 We all wanted self centering sticks BITD, but sadly it never happened. Only downside today is Kaboom and Super Breakout will pretty much be unplayable. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5335818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Lac124 Posted June 15 Author Share Posted June 15 Work on the controller has resumed... I'll update further in the coming months. 12 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5486341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 4 minutes ago, Lucas Lac124 said: Work on the controller has resumed... I'll update further in the coming months. Great News, thanks for the update 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5486347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cjherr Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Great to hear. Can’t wait! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5486373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 53 minutes ago, cjherr said: Great to hear. Can’t wait! Me too. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5486392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 1 hour ago, Lucas Lac124 said: Work on the controller has resumed... I'll update further in the coming months. Why one big fire button on the sides instead of two like the original? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5486393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Lac124 Posted June 15 Author Share Posted June 15 1 minute ago, 0078265317 said: Why one big fire button on the sides instead of two like the original? The original had 4 total fire buttons (two on each side), but only two different functions among them. This has two total buttons with the same total of two functions, just like the Atari 7800 controller. I did things this way to simplify design and so that I could use bigger, better internals. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5486394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 2 minutes ago, Lucas Lac124 said: The original had 4 total fire buttons (two on each side), but only two different functions among them. This has two total buttons with the same total of two functions, just like the Atari 7800 controller. I did things this way to simplify design and so that I could use bigger, better internals. Then why didn't they do this originally? This would of been better back then. Maybe these will be apart of the next flashback. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5486396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGHMW Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 2 hours ago, Lucas Lac124 said: Work on the controller has resumed... I'll update further in the coming months. Hey that’s a great design!!! I love how she’s coming along, a 5200 design with 7800-style fire button configuration, owning both I kinda like this design better than the OG top/bottom twin fire button design myself knowing you can utilize more tactile reacting microswitch-style buttons rather than flex circuitry for more reliability. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5486405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 3 hours ago, 0078265317 said: Then why didn't they do this originally? Left and right handed people. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5486443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 19 hours ago, CPUWIZ said: Left and right handed people. What does left and right hand use to do with it? They are all the same buttons. And this new version will affect if not the same layout? Or for a leftie like me it's fine? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5486894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 3 hours ago, 0078265317 said: What does left and right hand use to do with it? They are all the same buttons. And this new version will affect if not the same layout? Or for a leftie like me it's fine? Grip and finger position, some people use the top, some the bottom? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5486946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 On 6/15/2024 at 9:23 PM, 0078265317 said: What does left and right hand use to do with it? They are all the same buttons. And this new version will affect if not the same layout? Or for a leftie like me it's fine? @CPUWIZ already touched on this. But the original controllers had both functions buttons on each side so that left or right handed could use the controller more easily for them. I am actually right handed and play with the controller that way, but due to how I hold it, is it easier for me to use the thumb on my left hand for the top button fire on the left side while I use my left index finger to press the bottom fire button on the right hand side. A left handed person would do the same but swap this out as better for them. So it was made for either left or right handed folks. This configuration that @Lucas Lac124 has created is more in line with the 7800 Pro-line controller. I wouldn't have any issue with this but it would be a learning curve for those used to having a particular fire button function always being on one side for them due to how they hold the controller. Now that fire button layout is static. I assume bottom fire is on the left and top fire on the right? 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5487596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+madman Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 This looks great, nice work so far! And for those worried about left/right handed...I hear there's an AA member working on an ambidextrous controller that works w/every system ever made! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5487684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyindrew Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 This is awesome. You have a customer right here if they will be produced and for sale! 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5487691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 (edited) On 6/14/2024 at 10:35 PM, 0078265317 said: Then why didn't they do this originally? This would of been better back then. Maybe these will be apart of the next flashback. Atari did exactly this with the ProLine joystick, and it's one of the most hated controllers in all of gaming. Because independent fire buttons on opposite sides of an underhand-held controller that torques around in your hand is a carpal tunnel nightmare. Anyway, with the 5200 controller, it was so you could use both buttons with your thumb, or at least offer the ability to do so. There is a pair on either side for right- or left-handed people. Edited June 17 by BassGuitari 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5487716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGHMW Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 8 hours ago, Flyindrew said: This is awesome. You have a customer right here if they will be produced and for sale! ditto. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5487945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Awesome. Just awesome! Great to see you've continued working on this! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/337073-making-a-new-atari-5200-controller-in-the-original-form-factor/page/10/#findComment-5489002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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