NEW Boxed DIY Jaguar Rotary Controller Kit (2-10-24)

[Machine]

Jaguar Rotary Box - $15 plus $10 shipping ($25 total)

Jaguar Rotary Box plus DIY rotary kit - $49 plus $12 shipping ($61 total)

Jaguar Rotary Box plus DIY rotary kit and NOS controller - $88 plus $15 shipping ($103 total)

Jaguar Rotary Box with NOS Rotary Controller (already built)  - $135 plus $20 shipping ($155 total)

 

I have put together a few kits that come with the new rotary controller box.

These are designed for "B" series controllers. Just 3 wires. No cutting, no drilling.

Takes less than an hour. You just need a Phillips screwdriver and a soldering iron.

 

This new kit comes with the new style rotary box. The new box has more of a sheen and is slightly smaller. (see picture below for differences)

Everything ships in a custom-made jaguar shipping box.(picture below)

 

The DIY Kits come with everything you need minus the controller to make a rotary. (controllers are also available)

-Rotary Knob with Jaguar logo(new chrome-style knob with JAGUAR logo)

-Rotary Encoder

-3 wires cut to length

-Encoder mount that replaces d-pad

-picture of solder points ("B" series controller)

-Jaguar Wristband

Cost is $48 plus $10 shipping(USA)

 

~Please send me a PM to order~

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited Sunday at 06:52 PM by Machine

[+ZeroPage Homebrew]

PM Sent!

 

- James

[Machine]

Still got a few available. Check pictures for extras you included...

[Machine]

New cheaper kit available. See first post.

[Machine]

So I watched James' last show "Jaguar Rotary Controller Special" and realize people may benefit from a few pictures on how I put the controller back together.

Note I used heat tube on the center post. I have switched to using just electrical tape because it is more flexible.

I also cover the old D-pad contacts with electrical tape. In the last two pictures, I use tape again just to hold the wires into place as I put the controller's back cover on.

As I firmly hold the back cover in place, I make sure all the buttons in the front have not moved. Push on them and make sure they all feel normal.

Make sure the back cover and front cover go together right and the seams are correct.

Put the top two screws(slightly shorter screws) on first, and then do the bottom two screws(longer screws).

 

STEP by STEP:

Make sure all the buttons are still in place and put back cover on.

While holding back cover firmly in place, push all the buttons and make sure they correct.

Put top screws in, then bottom. Install knob and test controller.

 

[Machine]

Last 2 left...  LAST 1 LEFT!!!

Edited December 25, 2023 by Machine

[Carey85]

Pretty slick piece of kit. I especially like that it is a completely reversible mod. Couple questions, though. How is a B series controller identified and can it be done so without opening the controller? Also, are you using a 16 or 24 pulse encoder? The reason I'm asking about controller identification is because a large cache of NOS Jaguar controllers has recently hit eBay at a relatively not terrible price ($50). I was asked back in the day to add spinners to Jaguar controllers like 20 years ago and the general means of doing so at the time was to drill a hole in the center rear of the controller and put the encoder there. It broke my heart to do it that way even then and this is leaps and bounds better.

[Machine]

On 12/24/2023 at 11:04 PM, Carey85 said:

Pretty slick piece of kit. I especially like that it is a completely reversible mod. Couple questions, though. How is a B series controller identified and can it be done so without opening the controller? Also, are you using a 16 or 24 pulse encoder? The reason I'm asking about controller identification is because a large cache of NOS Jaguar controllers has recently hit eBay at a relatively not terrible price ($50). I was asked back in the day to add spinners to Jaguar controllers like 20 years ago and the general means of doing so at the time was to drill a hole in the center rear of the controller and put the encoder there. It broke my heart to do it that way even then and this is leaps and bounds better.

 

If you look at the back of the controller, there is a serial number. It will have the "B" in it.  

I use the 24 pulse encoder. That seems to be the sweet spot.

I have a bunch of the NOS D-pads and the rubber pad if you ever need those.

Edited February 10 by Machine

[Bratwurst]

6 hours ago, Carey85 said:

Pretty slick piece of kit. I especially like that it is a completely reversible mod.

I came up with the 3D printed pieces. I've thought about a potential design that would be universal no matter what controller was to be used but they're pretty different interfaces so if Machine ever wants to do another run in the future I'll probably just create an additional part to cover both.

[+swlovinist]

Are these still available?  I bought one but happy to recommend this to others if they still can buy it.  

[Machine]

Thanks John!

I am working on building a few more kits, possibly with a NOS controller and a new rotary box.

I may also have some already-built controllers with the box.

I have been trying to get a box printed with slightly brighter colors and want to slightly reduce the box size by 1/4" (height & weight).

 

I should have something in the next few weeks or so.

 

 

[+swlovinist]

I plan on doing a video soon, and will give a shoutout to this post.   Thank you

[Machine]

I have a few BOXED rotary kits available. See first post for details.

New kits come with the new style Rotary Controller Box.

 

This new box is slightly smaller and has a more glossy sheen:

 

Kits are shipped in a custom Jaguar shipping box:

 

Everything you need to build your own boxed Jaguar rotary controller, minus "B" series controller:

 

New chrome-like Jaguar Knob: