[sdiy] More free stuff

[dj hohum]

One solution is old discarded joysticks.


Many old computers, such as the Radio Shack Colour Computer used
analog joysticks. So, one good source for them is thrift stores. You
might have to replace the pots. Depending on model, this may be easy
or not easy to do.



On 7/8/07, Scott <Scott at scottwick.com> wrote:
> I'd love an analog joystick, but unfortunately am in the US.
>
> Does anyone know where to get an inexpensive analog joystick?  I
> couldn't find any on Google (other than expensive ones for arcade games)
> and all that came up on Ebay were PSP joysticks (apparently the PSP has
> some issues w/ the joystick, cause there are a LOT of them on ebay for
> the PSP)
>
> While I'm asking about surplus, is there a good place to get pot's and
> jacks?  What is everyone's favorite surplus store?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> [mailto:synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of Neil Johnson
> Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 4:52 PM
> To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> Subject: [sdiy] More free stuff
>
> Ok, here's some more stuff dug out of the workshop going FREE:
>
> 3/
> Two of Alps analogue joysticks.  X- and Y-axis pots, both 100k
> linear.  Brand new, boxed.  Could be used for 2-dimensional control
> of CVs or signals (a la Prophet VS).
>
>
> Cheers,
> Neil
> (currently in the middle of building a x0xb0x)
> --
> http://www.njohnson.co.uk
>
>
>
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