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« on: January 19, 2015, 05:18:53 pm »

Ok Guys,

My Time Pilots joystick is sticking.  I cleaned it up a bit, but just doesn't work 100%.

I looked closely at the leaf switches and noticed the silicone/white rubber parts are very worn and con-caved a lot.

I wonder if that white rubber/silicone part just needs to be replaced?  If not, what 8-way joystick would work best for a Time Pilot?

I found one on mikesarcade.com that is an 8-way leaf switched for $17.

Any suggestions guys?
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MK
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« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2015, 08:21:53 am »

There is only one true joystick for time pilot and any thing else is a hack. If you still have the original monroe joystick, you just need to clean it and replace leaf switches that are damaged beyond repair.
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« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2015, 01:22:24 pm »

How can I tell if its an original monroe?  I can post a picture when I get home of the back.

I know, I tried to find a Monroe joystick...nearly impossible.

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« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2015, 01:32:10 pm »

search google for monroe joysticks and compare


The special thing about monroe is the sleeve on the top side of the joystick (that you can get your fingers stuck in)
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« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2015, 12:10:19 pm »

Nada...definitely NOT a Monroe Joystick...

So, which stick would be the best replacement?

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« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2015, 12:33:14 pm »

How can I tell if its an original monroe?  I can post a picture when I get home of the back.

I know, I tried to find a Monroe joystick...nearly impossible.

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It's not impossible. I have seen them for sale many times. Contact LOCAL413 on KLOV. He might have a few still.
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« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2015, 10:17:19 pm »

Thanks again John!

I didn' get a hold of local413, but another user on that site.  He just finished restoring a Monroe.  So, I purchased it today from him.

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MK
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« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2015, 05:50:28 pm »

Thanks again John!

I didn' get a hold of local413, but another user on that site.  He just finished restoring a Monroe.  So, I purchased it today from him.

Thanks,
MK


I'm looking as well, who'd you find one from?

Separately, does anyone know if there's a switcher to go between Gyruss and Time Pilot PCBs?
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« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2015, 08:30:05 pm »

@Jessiwonka -

www.jammaboards.com has a dual PCB switcher.  You change board by using a remote control?  Kinda cool...don't know how well it works.  Also, they have a 4-board changer too....Woah!!!

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« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2015, 08:48:12 pm »

You would have to buy adapters to go between the boards and jamma .  And then use a jammy switcher.  Also gyruss is a stereo audio game and jamma is mono so it doesn't work quite as well as you would hope
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« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2015, 10:03:26 pm »

Hmm, doesn't sound super great.  Ah well.

Monroe?

Monroe?

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« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2015, 10:08:01 pm »

Thanks again John!

I didn' get a hold of local413, but another user on that site.  He just finished restoring a Monroe.  So, I purchased it today from him.

Thanks,
MK


Nice! See, it's not impossible! Smiley
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