Atari CX10 CX40 Retro Joystick Remake From Arcade Parts

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The Atari 2600 was my first games machine and so the CX40 was my first joystick and it survived long enough to be used with my ZX Spectrum and C64. I loved that hunk of plastic but I knew even then that it wasn't the best joystick out there, so after 40 years and the purchase of a 3D printer, here is my remake of the CX40 with whatever quality level of arcade parts you want to house in it. I admit, I have a cheap sanwa clone joystick installed and it feels good to me. Maybe it's the rose tinted nostalgia glasses blinding my view but I hope it brings a smile to some other players out there. Now you will have to excuse me as I have this strong desire to play some Battlezone, Empire Strikes back & Wizard of Wor on the old 2600 pixel pusher... 4410H means: 4 top layers, 4 bottom layers, 10% infill and H is Hex infill. _445L means: 4 top layers, 4 bottom layers, 5% infill and L is Line infill. _Mrd means: Mirrored, if you prefer the fire button to be on the right hand side. Update (31/03/2022): Added a cover update incase your joystick stem screw scrapes on the cover also another stick size variant - fits tightly. Joycx40cvrv244410H - now has a circular indent to stop screw scrape. Joycx40cvrv24Mrd4410H - mirrored version of above. JSTcx40stickALT24410H - If stem shaft is 33.5 x 8.7mm (not inc. screw top) Update (25/03/2022): I noticed putting one together that not all Sanwa joystick clones are built to the same specs so I uploaded an alternate stick to help with the issue. JSTcx40stickv194415H - If stem/shaft is 37 x 9mm (not inc. screw top) JSTcx40stickALT4415H - If stem/shaft is 35 x 8.8mm (not inc. screw top) If update files aren't showing up then you can get them individually here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5325899   THE STL FILES FOR THIS DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH MY PATREON & PATREON SHOP.patreon.com/3DFreeman You could join up for a month and download the STL files for all my designs or you can now buy bundles from my Patreon shop for $3   Here's a non-affiliate ebay link to the type of cheap and cheerful Sanwa clone I use: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/334119951114?hash=item4dcb19db0a:g:Ka0AAOSwaqxhHjfn&frcectupt=truePrint SettingsPrinter: Aquila X2Rafts: NoSupports: NoFilament brand: VoxelabFilament material: PLANotes: The Sanwa clones mounting plate screws (x4) are what you use to screw the joystick into the housing, so dont lose 'em! Links to wiring information regarding the 9 pin D plug, used commonly with retro computers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atarijoystickporthttp://wiki.icomp.de/wiki/DE-9_Joystick

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3DFreeman
Arcade parts designer, helping to bring you closer to building your own arcade machine. Printer: Aquila X2 (Ender 3 clone) & Adventurer 4 Designs posted & hosted on Thingiverse have been tested and are free but to see more advanced designs, please check out my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/3DFreeman Pledges unlock more parts, STL & Blender files. Thank you.

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