Re: Need help identifying possible Apple Joystick

[Mr Nukem <mrnukem@gmail.com>]

On Jan 24, 1:26 pm, Warren Ernst <wer...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Jan 22, 8:18 am, heuser.mar...@freenet.de wrote:
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> > On Jan 22, 7:29 am, Silicon Sam <Silicon...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> > >   Back in the day, IBM and Apple were one of the few computers to use
> > > trim pots for the X-Y positioning.  IBM and Apple used different
> > > resistor values for their pots, which is why the joysticks were not
> > > compatible.  Some manufacturers made joysticks with a switch that
> > > would toggle between the two.  Obviously there would be a cable
> > > adapter too.  Others such as Atari used plain switches for directional
> > > control.  It's pretty obvious from the second photo that this stick
> > > has pots for the controls.
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> > The word "paddle" alone is a giveaway.
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> > bye
> > Marcus
>
> And now it's on ebay. FYI.
>
> -Warr

Yes I have it listed on e-bay. If I am not sure about an item I take
the time to poke around, ask questions and do some research to make
sure that I am not misrepresenting what I am selling.