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anyone own a commodore 64 ??
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19 years 4 months ago #7060
by Seanie_Morris
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Replied by Seanie_Morris on topic Re: anyone own a commodore 64 ??
That is a really cool modification alright Dave, wtg.
Would you not think of checking out if this can be done with other more up to date joysticks that have the same controllers? I mean, its hard to get a C64 joystick, let alone onethat you will risk taking apart - they're almost antiques!
Publish it on the web, get some feedback - could be a new day job for you?
Maybe a new contract with Meade to test all their 16" scopes with your new modified hand controler??
You wish!
Seanie.
Would you not think of checking out if this can be done with other more up to date joysticks that have the same controllers? I mean, its hard to get a C64 joystick, let alone onethat you will risk taking apart - they're almost antiques!
Publish it on the web, get some feedback - could be a new day job for you?
Maybe a new contract with Meade to test all their 16" scopes with your new modified hand controler??
You wish!
Seanie.
Midlands Astronomy Club.
Radio Presenter (Midlands 103), Space Enthusiast, Astronomy Outreach Co-ordinator.
Former IFAS Chairperson and Secretary.
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19 years 4 months ago #7061
by Seanie_Morris
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Replied by Seanie_Morris on topic Re: anyone own a commodore 64 ??
Actually Dave, here is a
small telescope
that would be a great little challenge to test your new JoystickStar with Meade...
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19 years 4 months ago #7066
by dave_lillis
"joystickstar", thats almost worth patenting!
Its a very simple idea and its a wonder that Meade or Celestron haven't come up with it already, they'd sell like hot cakes.
If only Meade would have me testing their 16 inch scopes, morale and workload would never be a problem !!
As for using newer joysticks, alot of the newer types, almost anything newer then 15 years would have devices called varistors or other devices in them instead of switches, this allows you to make small and fast movements of your character in a game for example by pushing the joystick further or less, I just dont think they would work for us.
You might be able to fiind really cheap modern joyticks that would do the job.
Remember, your trying to mimick the actions of the button which are fully on and off, no inbetween, which is what varistors do.
I'm going to have a look at the ETX70 controller to see how it could be done there, but I dont think I'll make the mod with it.
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Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
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Replied by dave_lillis on topic Re: anyone own a commodore 64 ??
Seanie,Actually Dave, here is a small telescope that would be a great little challenge to test your new JoystickStar with Meade...
Seanie.
"joystickstar", thats almost worth patenting!
Its a very simple idea and its a wonder that Meade or Celestron haven't come up with it already, they'd sell like hot cakes.
If only Meade would have me testing their 16 inch scopes, morale and workload would never be a problem !!
As for using newer joysticks, alot of the newer types, almost anything newer then 15 years would have devices called varistors or other devices in them instead of switches, this allows you to make small and fast movements of your character in a game for example by pushing the joystick further or less, I just dont think they would work for us.
You might be able to fiind really cheap modern joyticks that would do the job.
Remember, your trying to mimick the actions of the button which are fully on and off, no inbetween, which is what varistors do.
I'm going to have a look at the ETX70 controller to see how it could be done there, but I dont think I'll make the mod with it.
Dave L. on facebook , See my images in flickr
Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)
Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor
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19 years 2 months ago #9045
by dave_lillis
Dave L. on facebook , See my images in flickr
Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)
Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor
Replied by dave_lillis on topic Adding a joystick for the LX200
Hi All,
I have a more complete description on how to make this mod which is now in the MAPUG archieves.
www.mapug-astronomy.net/AstroDesigns/MAPUG/Joystickstar.htm
Seanie, note the name, thats worth a pint or two for you
I have a more complete description on how to make this mod which is now in the MAPUG archieves.
www.mapug-astronomy.net/AstroDesigns/MAPUG/Joystickstar.htm
Seanie, note the name, thats worth a pint or two for you
Dave L. on facebook , See my images in flickr
Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)
Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor
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