Deluxe Joystick - Revision history

Carney at 16:00, 4 September 2024

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MagicFab at 03:19, 8 March 2021

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	\| name =		\| name = Tandy Color Computer Deluxe Joystick
	\| photo = Deluxe joystick.jpg		\| photo = Deluxe joystick.jpg
	\| caption = TRS-80 Deluxe Joystick (single button)		\| caption = TRS-80 Deluxe Joystick (single button)

MagicFab: Reformatting, added reference to launch date

2021-03-08T03:17:52Z

Reformatting, added reference to launch date

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	\| photo = Deluxe joystick.jpg		\| photo = Deluxe joystick.jpg
	\| caption = TRS-80 Deluxe Joystick (single button)		\| caption = TRS-80 Deluxe Joystick (single button)
	\| date = ~~November 5~~		\| date = October 1983
	\| year = Patent Applied: Nov 5, 1982 Patent Granted: Dec. 25, 1984		\| year = Patent Applied: Nov 5, 1982 Patent Granted: Dec. 25, 1984
	\| notes = Radio Shack Catalog Number 26-3012, 26-3012A, 26-3012B		\| notes = Radio Shack Catalog Number 26-3012, 26-3012A, 26-3012B
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	* 26-3012B two 'fire' buttons (a red one and a black one), '''Tandy Deluxe Joystick''' label, and two different length (long and short) arms internally where the long arm is supported by a peg on the opposite side of the potentiometer		* 26-3012B two 'fire' buttons (a red one and a black one), '''Tandy Deluxe Joystick''' label, and two different length (long and short) arms internally where the long arm is supported by a peg on the opposite side of the potentiometer

	The red ~~one~~ was button one, and corresponded to the button on the original joystick.		The red button was button one, and corresponded to the button on the original joystick.

			[[File:Screenshot from 2021-03-07 21-59-34.png\|frame\|center\|Source : [https://colorcomputerarchive.com/repo/Documents/Manuals/Hardware/Color%20Computer%20Deluxe%20Joystick%20(English)%20(Tandy).pdf\|Tandy Deluxe Color Computer Joystick Owner's Manual], p.9]]

	The two-button stick can be used on a CoCo 1 or 2, but the black button number 2 will not be functional as earlier Color Computers lacked the sixth hardware pin in the joystick port to test it.		The two-button stick can be used on a CoCo 1 or 2, but the black button number 2 will not be functional as earlier Color Computers lacked the sixth hardware pin in the joystick port to test it.

	In addition to ~~the~~ second button, the base of the joystick is larger.		== Features and design ==

			<gallery>
			Deluxe joystick.jpg\|Deluxe Joysticks
			Deluxe joystick1.jpg\|Deluxe Joysticks
			Deluxe Joystick.jpeg\|IBM PC Jr and Deluxe Joysticks
			</gallery>

			In addition to having a second button, the base of the joystick is larger than the original regular joysticks.

	More significantly, the Deluxe joystick included hardware that could automatically center the stick on the X axis, the Y axis, or both.		More significantly, the Deluxe joystick included hardware that could automatically center the stick on the X axis, the Y axis, or both.
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	NOTE: The instruction to hold the stick to the corner is also molded into the plastic of the bottom base as a reminder when you flip the joystick over to adjust the tabs.		NOTE: The instruction to hold the stick to the corner is also molded into the plastic of the bottom base as a reminder when you flip the joystick over to adjust the tabs.

	For maze-type and platform games, gameplay is often enhanced with self-centering joysticks that more closely mimic a digital stick.		* For maze-type and platform games, gameplay is often enhanced with self-centering joysticks that more closely mimic a digital stick.
			* For paint programs and games like [[Polaris]] where you are moving a cursor around on the screen, a free-floating stick is preferable.
	For paint programs and games like [[Polaris]] where you are moving a cursor around on the screen, a free-floating stick is preferable.		* And for flight simulators, it is nice to have a throttle control that is centered in the X axis, free in the Y axis, and a control stick that is centered in both.

	And for flight simulators, it is nice to have a throttle control that is centered in the X axis, free in the Y axis, and a control stick that is centered in both.

	Though generally more robust than the original CoCo joystick, the centering mechanism in these joysticks is somewhat fragile and can break or come apart.		Though generally more robust than the original CoCo joystick, the centering mechanism in these joysticks is somewhat fragile and can break or come apart.
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	A joystick of the same design was also branded by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM IBM] for use on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_PCjr PCJr].		A joystick of the same design was also branded by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM IBM] for use on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_PCjr PCJr].

	~~== Photos ==~~
	~~<gallery>~~
	~~Deluxe joystick.jpg\|Deluxe Joysticks~~
	~~Deluxe joystick1.jpg\|Deluxe Joysticks~~
	~~Deluxe Joystick.jpeg\|IBM PC Jr and Deluxe Joysticks~~
	~~</gallery>~~

	== Video ==		== Video ==
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	* [http://www.nickmarentes.com/ProjectArchive/hires.html Hi-Res Software-only Joystick Driver by John Kowalski, Robert Gault, and Nick Marentes]		* [http://www.nickmarentes.com/ProjectArchive/hires.html Hi-Res Software-only Joystick Driver by John Kowalski, Robert Gault, and Nick Marentes]

			== References ==
	<references />		<references />

	[[Category:Joysticks]]		[[Category:Joysticks]]

MagicFab: Tried to add a references - TODO

2021-03-08T02:57:40Z

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	The '''Deluxe Joystick''' differed from the [[joystick\|original]] in a number of ways.
			== History ==

			The '''Deluxe Joystick''' was released in October, 1983 by Radio Shack<ref>[https://colorcomputerarchive.com/repo/Documents/Books/Tandy%27s%20Little%20Wonder%20Second%20Edition%20(Farna%20Systems).pdf Tandy's Little Wonder 2nd. edition, p. 16]</ref>. It differed from the [[joystick\|original]] in a number of ways.

	All [[joystick\|joysticks]] sold by Tandy for the CoCo were analog joysticks		All [[joystick\|joysticks]] sold by Tandy for the CoCo were analog joysticks
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	* [http://www.cocopedia.com/wiki/index.php/Sampling Programming reading joystick]		* [http://www.cocopedia.com/wiki/index.php/Sampling Programming reading joystick]
	* [http://www.nickmarentes.com/ProjectArchive/hires.html Hi-Res Software-only Joystick Driver by John Kowalski, Robert Gault, and Nick Marentes]		* [http://www.nickmarentes.com/ProjectArchive/hires.html Hi-Res Software-only Joystick Driver by John Kowalski, Robert Gault, and Nick Marentes]

			<references />

	[[Category:Joysticks]]		[[Category:Joysticks]]

ExileInParadise: Added Pauls name to his part link

2020-02-20T03:19:06Z

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	* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4168990 Tandy Deluxe Joystick Axis Lock Tab]		* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4168990 Tandy Deluxe Joystick Axis Lock Tab]

	~~Fiscap on Thingiverse~~ also designed a replacement lock tab:		Paul Fiscarelli also designed a replacement lock tab available through Thingiverse:
	* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4165360 Tandy Deluxe Joystick Self-Centering Toggle Switch]		* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4165360 Tandy Deluxe Joystick Self-Centering Toggle Switch]

ExileInParadise: Added link to Fiscap's thingiverse part as well

2020-02-20T03:17:00Z

Added link to Fiscap's thingiverse part as well

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	* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4168985 Tandy Deluxe Joystick Vertical (long) arm]		* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4168985 Tandy Deluxe Joystick Vertical (long) arm]
	* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4168990 Tandy Deluxe Joystick Axis Lock Tab]		* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4168990 Tandy Deluxe Joystick Axis Lock Tab]

			Fiscap on Thingiverse also designed a replacement lock tab:
			* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4165360 Tandy Deluxe Joystick Self-Centering Toggle Switch]

	NOTE: It is not known if the axis arms are interchangeable between models due to possible changes in the size of potentiometer shafts and other factors.		NOTE: It is not known if the axis arms are interchangeable between models due to possible changes in the size of potentiometer shafts and other factors.

ExileInParadise: Add Scott Kelly's Thingiverse links for Joystick 3D print parts

2020-02-20T03:11:48Z

Add Scott Kelly's Thingiverse links for Joystick 3D print parts

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	* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10157935495317641/ Deluxe Joystick Vertical Arm v3]		* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10157935495317641/ Deluxe Joystick Vertical Arm v3]
	* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10157935494617641/ Deluxe Joystick Horizontal Arm v3]		* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10157935494617641/ Deluxe Joystick Horizontal Arm v3]

			Scott Kelley also posted them them Thingiverse along with a locking switch:
			* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4168988 Tandy Deluxe Joystick Horizontal (short) arm]
			* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4168985 Tandy Deluxe Joystick Vertical (long) arm]
			* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4168990 Tandy Deluxe Joystick Axis Lock Tab]

	NOTE: It is not known if the axis arms are interchangeable between models due to possible changes in the size of potentiometer shafts and other factors.		NOTE: It is not known if the axis arms are interchangeable between models due to possible changes in the size of potentiometer shafts and other factors.

ExileInParadise: Added epoxy and 3d printing notes

2020-02-16T00:13:03Z

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 Multiple people have reported that the inner arms of the joystick break during shipping, possibly due to inadequate packaging.
 On Facebook, Scott Kelly posted 3d printable models of the arms that can be used to print replacements along with permission to print them.
 * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10157935495317641/ Deluxe Joystick Vertical Arm v3]
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 However it does appear the earlier cases do have the internal molded-in support post.
 == External Links ==

ExileInParadise: info box tuning

2020-02-15T23:57:39Z

info box tuning

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	\| date = November 5		\| date = November 5
	\| year = Patent Applied: Nov 5, 1982 Patent Granted: Dec. 25, 1984		\| year = Patent Applied: Nov 5, 1982 Patent Granted: Dec. 25, 1984
	\| notes = Radio Shack Catalog Number 26-3012B		\| notes = Radio Shack Catalog Number 26-3012, 26-3012A, 26-3012B
	\| infosource = US Patent 4490710		\| infosource = US Patent 4490710
	\| interface = Joystick Port		\| interface = Joystick Port

ExileInParadise: Added 26-xxxx model numbers are more clarification on differences as well as link to liberator teardown pics and notes

2020-02-15T23:34:32Z

Added 26-xxxx model numbers are more clarification on differences as well as link to liberator teardown pics and notes

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	All [[joystick\|joysticks]] sold by Tandy for the CoCo were analog joysticks		All [[joystick\|joysticks]] sold by Tandy for the CoCo were analog joysticks

	The Deluxe Joystick was offered in ~~two~~ versions for Color Computers:		The Deluxe Joystick was offered in several versions for Color Computers:
	* a single red fire button, '''TRS-80 Deluxe Joystick''' label, and two ~~similar~~-length arms internally		* 26-3012 single red fire button, '''TRS-80 Deluxe Joystick''' label, and two same-length arms internally not supported on the opposite side from the potentiometer
	* two 'fire' buttons (a red one and a black one), '''Tandy Deluxe Joystick''' label, and two different length (long and short) arms internally		* 26-3012A two 'fire' buttons (a red one and a black one), '''TRS-80 Deluxe Joystick''' label, and two same-length arms internally not supported on the opposite side from the potentiometer
			* 26-3012B two 'fire' buttons (a red one and a black one), '''Tandy Deluxe Joystick''' label, and two different length (long and short) arms internally where the long arm is supported by a peg on the opposite side of the potentiometer

	The red one was button one, and corresponded to the button on the original joystick.		The red one was button one, and corresponded to the button on the original joystick.
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	== Repair ==		== Repair ==
			A view of the internals, including the same-length arms used in the earlier version of the Deluxe Joystick:
			* [https://the-liberator.net/site-files/retro-games/hardware/Tandy-TRS-80-Deluxe-Joystick/tandy-trs-80-deluxe-joystick.htm 26-3012 single button Deluxe Joystick teardown and notes]

	Multiple people have reported that the inner arms of the joystick break during shipping, possibly due to inadequate packaging.		Multiple people have reported that the inner arms of the joystick break during shipping, possibly due to inadequate packaging.

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	* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10157935495317641/ Deluxe Joystick Vertical Arm v3]		* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10157935495317641/ Deluxe Joystick Vertical Arm v3]
	* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10157935494617641/ Deluxe Joystick Horizontal Arm v3]		* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359462640/permalink/10157935494617641/ Deluxe Joystick Horizontal Arm v3]

			NOTE: It is not known if the axis arms are interchangeable between models due to possible changes in the size of potentiometer shafts and other factors.

			However it does appear the earlier cases do have the internal molded-in support post.

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
			* [http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4490710.html U.S. Patent 4490710 Control Stick Assembly by Kraft Systems, Inc.]
	* [http://www.colorcomputerarchive.com/coco/Documents/Manuals/Hardware/Color%20Computer%20Deluxe%20Joystick%20(English)%20(Tandy).pdf Manual at the Color Computer Archive]		* [http://www.colorcomputerarchive.com/coco/Documents/Manuals/Hardware/Color%20Computer%20Deluxe%20Joystick%20(English)%20(Tandy).pdf Manual at the Color Computer Archive]
	* [http://www.cocopedia.com/wiki/index.php/Sampling Programming reading joystick]		* [http://www.cocopedia.com/wiki/index.php/Sampling Programming reading joystick]
	* [http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4490710.html U.S. Patent 4490710 Control Stick Assembly by Kraft Systems, Inc.]
	* [http://www.nickmarentes.com/ProjectArchive/hires.html Hi-Res Software-only Joystick Driver by John Kowalski, Robert Gault, and Nick Marentes]		* [http://www.nickmarentes.com/ProjectArchive/hires.html Hi-Res Software-only Joystick Driver by John Kowalski, Robert Gault, and Nick Marentes]

	[[Category:Joysticks]]		[[Category:Joysticks]]