Title: Advanced Modular Atari 5200 Controller Project
Post by: TrekMD on April 03, 2013, 13:39:26 PM
Post by: TrekMD on April 03, 2013, 13:39:26 PM
I saw this posted over in AA and thought I'd share it here. I'm curious about what everyone thinks.
Robert Tweedy has started an Indiegogo campaign to creat a modular 5200 controller. A picture of the controller is below. You can find details here: Advanced Modular Atari 5200 Controller Project. (//http)
[align=center:1ly597gj](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0hceICok_nU/UVwivr-8ZTI/AAAAAAAASGc/fsLSEcObK0Q/s600/5200+Modular+Controller.jpg)[/align:1ly597gj]
Robert Tweedy has started an Indiegogo campaign to creat a modular 5200 controller. A picture of the controller is below. You can find details here: Advanced Modular Atari 5200 Controller Project. (//http)
[align=center:1ly597gj](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0hceICok_nU/UVwivr-8ZTI/AAAAAAAASGc/fsLSEcObK0Q/s600/5200+Modular+Controller.jpg)[/align:1ly597gj]
Title: Re: Advanced Modular Atari 5200 Controller Project
Post by: TL on April 03, 2013, 13:44:48 PM
Post by: TL on April 03, 2013, 13:44:48 PM
That is pretty crazy!
Might end up even bigger than the 5200 itself and that is saying something!
Might end up even bigger than the 5200 itself and that is saying something!
Title: Re: Advanced Modular Atari 5200 Controller Project
Post by: TrekMD on April 03, 2013, 13:51:14 PM
Post by: TrekMD on April 03, 2013, 13:51:14 PM
Maybe so! But being modular you don't have to have the whole thing plugged together to use it. He is asking for feedback on the design also. 
Title: Re: Advanced Modular Atari 5200 Controller Project
Post by: Anonymous on April 03, 2013, 17:41:07 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 03, 2013, 17:41:07 PM
WHAT ABOUT THE ACTUAL TRAKBALL they made...
The TRAKBALL ATARI makes is as big at the 5200????
WHOA...
Have you tried to use the controller to play KABOOM.. No way
to do it... I think I will ask if maybe he can add a PADDLE to the
modular design.. But being just a POT, could it be cheap, like about 20.00$
The TRAKBALL ATARI makes is as big at the 5200????
WHOA...
Have you tried to use the controller to play KABOOM.. No way
to do it... I think I will ask if maybe he can add a PADDLE to the
modular design.. But being just a POT, could it be cheap, like about 20.00$
Title: Re: Advanced Modular Atari 5200 Controller Project
Post by: Shadowrunner on April 03, 2013, 19:12:24 PM
Post by: Shadowrunner on April 03, 2013, 19:12:24 PM
Cool idea but unless I'm reading the campaign page wrong you have to pledge for each module separately bringing the cost for the complete controller up to $175.00! I don't own a 5200 but even if I did I wouldn't pay that much, not sure how many people would.
Title: Re: Advanced Modular Atari 5200 Controller Project
Post by: zapiy on April 03, 2013, 19:14:13 PM
Post by: zapiy on April 03, 2013, 19:14:13 PM
Great idea, looks kinda cool also but if that costing is correct then it could suffer.
Title: Re: Advanced Modular Atari 5200 Controller Project
Post by: TrekMD on April 03, 2013, 20:17:45 PM
Post by: TrekMD on April 03, 2013, 20:17:45 PM
He posted that he'll be working on a paddle add on as well.Â
Title: Re: Advanced Modular Atari 5200 Controller Project
Post by: TL on April 03, 2013, 20:24:16 PM
Post by: TL on April 03, 2013, 20:24:16 PM
Quote from: "TrekMD"He posted that he'll be working on a paddle add on as well.
Something like this for the 2600 & 7800 would be good too!
Title: Re: Advanced Modular Atari 5200 Controller Project
Post by: onthinice on April 04, 2013, 00:44:50 AM
Post by: onthinice on April 04, 2013, 00:44:50 AM
I would switch the joystick and trackball around. Other then that, it looks good.
Title: Re: Advanced Modular Atari 5200 Controller Project
Post by: TrekMD on April 06, 2013, 16:35:43 PM
Post by: TrekMD on April 06, 2013, 16:35:43 PM
Because of some feedback he was given, he has taken this down and will rework the project a little and create a prototype to have to show. I'll have to keep an eye on this to see what happens.
Title: Re: Advanced Modular Atari 5200 Controller Project
Post by: onthinice on April 07, 2013, 02:45:41 AM
Post by: onthinice on April 07, 2013, 02:45:41 AM
It really looks good, so I hope he continues.
Title: Re: Advanced Modular Atari 5200 Controller Project
Post by: TrekMD on April 07, 2013, 03:35:35 AM
Post by: TrekMD on April 07, 2013, 03:35:35 AM
It does seem like he will. I think he didn't make it clear enough as to what he had already accomplished and what the exact purpose of the project was. He should have something to show soon, we can hope.
Title: Re: Advanced Modular Atari 5200 Controller Project
Post by: sloan on April 07, 2013, 04:07:23 AM
Post by: sloan on April 07, 2013, 04:07:23 AM
I would buy it if the proposed price weren't so high. Price point below $100 seems more reasonable to my budget.