Star Tech Journal

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STAR*TECH Journal
SNK Rotary
Joystick Fix
Evan Wessel
Mercury Amusement
Haverford, Pennsylvania
JOYSTICK ID
For those who have had wires break at the
connectors on SNK (Tradewest) joysticks,
this fix may help. This rotary joystick is used
in Ikari Warriors, Guerilla War, Victory Road,
Time Soldiers and other games.
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CAUSE/SYMPTOM
The connector is flexed too much during
game play and the small gauge wires may
break off. The symptom is erratic character
rotation.
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CURE
Obtain some GE silicone caulk and spread it
on the wires right up to the joystick connec-
tor. Two inches of coverage should do the
job. This will absorb the vibration and keep
the wires tied together. I've been using this
method for 6 months and have not had a
single wire break.
William.s Buys Out
Bally Coin-Op
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Williams Electronics Games has bought out
Bally Midway Coin-Op (but not the Aladdin's
Castle arcade chain) for a reported 8 million
dollars. Bally plans to expand production of
its fitness products (Lifecycle, Liferower, and
Lifecircuit) at the facility where video and
pinball games were previously produced.
(Ms Pacman, rest in peace ... )
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