doubledown Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) About 10 months ago I offered Custom ColecoVision controllers themed after Pac-Man & Ms. Pac-Man. Here’s a picture of the end product(s): Now I’ve decided to offer Custom ColecoVision controllers themed after Donkey Kong & Donkey Kong Junior. I don’t have any finished product pictures yet because the dye I will be using has to be custom mixed and packaged, and I don’t have it yet. But the controllers will obviously be very similar to the above pictured “Pac-Trollers”, only themed after Donkey Kong & Donkey Kong Junior. This project is about trying to capture the cosmetic aspects of the Donkey Kong & Donkey Kong Junior arcade cabinets, along with creating a controller that is truly functional and comfortable. That being said, here are the quick details of the customized controllers. Donkey Kong Controller Controller Housing – Dyed DK Blue - like the original arcade cabinet Buttons – Dyed Orange - like the original arcade cabinet's jump button Joystick Knob and Shaft Extension - Black - like the original arcade cabinet's joystick Keypad Underlay – Red w/White - like the original arcade cabinet's CPO (red background with white numbers/symbols, and possibly a picture of Donkey Kong for the * button) Donkey Kong arcade cabinet marquee label with a white outline on the bottom face edge Original 12 inch coiled cord replaced with a 6 foot straight wired cord Donkey Kong Jr. Controller Casing Housing – Dyed DK Jr. Orange - like the original arcade cabinet Buttons – Dyed Blue - like the original arcade cabinet's Player 1/Player 2 buttons Joystick Knob and Shaft Extension - Black - like the original arcade cabinet's joystick Keypad Underlay - Blue w/White - like the original arcade cabinet's CPO (blue background with white numbers/symbols, and possibly a picture of Donkey Kong Junior for the * button) Donkey Kong Junior arcade cabinet marquee label with a white outline on the bottom face edge Original 12 inch coiled cord replaced with a 6 foot straight wired cord Besides all of the cosmetic and functional modifications performed, these controllers will also be completely refurbished and tested to be in 100% perfect working condition. Also a special manual/booklet that I am creating, and will be hand-signing, will be shipped with each set that is ordered. Now, because the custom dye I will be using for these controllers costs considerably more than the off-the-shelf dye I was able to use for the “Pac-Trollers”, these will cost a little more than those did. These will be $145.00 plus $9.00 for USPS Priority Mail shipping to anywhere in the U.S., for a set of both controllers and the manual. Anybody residing outside the U.S. can also purchase a set of these, but the shipping costs will vary. I am offering a core credit for those who wish to supply their own donor controllers and/or cables. The donor ColecoVision hand controllers can be either the black or beige variety. I would prefer the black versions so that I don’t have to dye the beige joystick shafts black (which can potentially wear off slightly over time where it contacts the housing). Sega controller cables are also required for the six foot straight wired cord. Acceptable cords come from official Sega 3-button control pads (MK-1650), 6-button control pads (model # unknown), and 6 button arcade sticks (MK-1627). The plug end of the cable will have the SEGA logo on them and have a small rounded hump on the top and the bottom. These are the only cables I will use as they are very durable with their fiber reinforcement, I have worked with them extensively, and I already know the color-coded pinout. Core credits will be as follows: Black ColecoVision or Beige ADAM hand controllers - $15.00 credit each. Again can be either the black or beige versions. Sega cable - $5.00 credit each. Again they must be the official SEGA cables as described above. If supplying the cable(s), all you will need to send to me is the cable. You can simply use a pair of side-cuts or sharp scissors to cut the cable at it's point of external attachment to the controller. Maximum credit is based on quantity purchased. If you are purchasing 1 set I'll accept 2 controllers and 2 cables for a maximum credit of $40.00. Credit will only be offered if the supplied items are not damaged. A purchaser supplied controller need not necessarily work 100%, it may be able to be refurbished and be fine. (There are possible exceptions to the core credit maximum. If someone tells me that they have a bunch of Sega cables, and nobody else is providing their own, then I will offer credit for each one provided versus me have to source them out myself. This will be determined after the pre-order time when the PMs are sent out.) I will accept pre-orders from now until Sunday 07/12/09 @ 11:59 PM EST. After this time I will send out PMs to all interested parties to finalize individual details, such as name, address, donor hardware available, and the likes. These controllers will likely be finished and ready for shipment around the end of July / early August, and final payments will not be due until then. But due to the up front costs I’ll have to layout for the dye and all of the hardware, I will require a $40.00 down-payment from each buyer. This is the only time these controllers will be offered. Like the Pac-Man & Ms. Pac-Man controllers these will be limited to this sale here. Don’t try to look up this thread a year from now and ask for a set, as they will be all gone. So if you are interested in a set of these controllers, respond to this thread and you will be added to the list. Once the pre-order time is over all of the details will be finalized. Thus far the interested parties list is: tjb the.golden.ax chuys450 dragos Marc Oberhauser ianoid purenergy coleconut Disco Scottie Ikrananka FibroFreak78 dano r_type2600 yurkie ClassicTom colecomaniac Edited July 11, 2009 by doubledown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Those Pac-Man/Ms. Pac-Man controllers are beautiful, I hadn't seen them before. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledown Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 Those Pac-Man/Ms. Pac-Man controllers are beautiful, I hadn't seen them before. ..Al You don't frequent this website very often?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Those Pac-Man/Ms. Pac-Man controllers are beautiful, I hadn't seen them before. ..Al You don't frequent this website very often?!? I don't catch everything, sadly. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledown Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 Those Pac-Man/Ms. Pac-Man controllers are beautiful, I hadn't seen them before. ..Al You don't frequent this website very often?!? I don't catch everything, sadly. ..Al Well my whole world has just been shattered! In all seriousness though, thanks for the compliment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikrananka Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Fantastic!!!! Based on the high quality of the Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man controllers that you made there is no doubt that I'm in for a set of these. Please add me to the pre-order list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Well my whole world has just been shattered! In all seriousness though, thanks for the compliment. It's obvious a lot of time and care went into producing them--I can tell that even without physically seeing and touching them. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyBuddies Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 TOTALLY AWESOME! WELL DONE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledown Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 @ Ikrananka - added to the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. John ColecoVision Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) I missed the Pac-Man set but would like to buy a set of these...please put me down for a set? Edited July 7, 2009 by rga321 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 A bit too rich for my blood this time, sadly, but based on the quality of the Pac-Man controllers, I'd say anyone who can should jump at the chance to own these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledown Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Always gotta show that off Ax! Maybe if there is enough dye left over a Donkey Kong and/or Donkey Kong Junior Mini ColecoVision may just pop up. Just a couple little things here. Once the pre-order time is up (07/12/09 11:59 PM), I will send out a PM to all those interested in a set of these. The PM will contain any/all details related to the purchase of the controllers, including the down-payment and everything else. I'm trying to keep everyone in the same stage so no payments untill you receive the PM. Don't get me wrong I'm happy to accept your payment, but just for me to keep everything straight, I want to do this with some assemblence of order. Secondly, I talked with my dye guy yesterday, and he told me that it can be approximately 2 weeks to mix/package the dye, and then another week for shipping. This means that I'll receive the dye around the middle of August, and should have the controllers ready to ship during the last couple weeks of August. So this will give all those interested a little more time to save up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. John ColecoVision Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 (edited) Edited July 8, 2009 by rga321 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 thats purdy and very bright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledown Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 A few more interested added to the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Yurkie Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Doubledown did you decide on what the keyboard area is going to look like on them? I was reading the interest thread, and saw some nice ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledown Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 All of the controller details are in the first post in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicTom Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Interested, please add me to the pre-order list, as long as newbs are welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. John ColecoVision Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Thanks for adding me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numan Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 You said the 12th, right? Seriously pondering this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledown Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 The deadline is Sunday night the 12th at midnight. A few more added to the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicTom Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 These are going to be special, can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FibroFreak78 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) 2 questions: When will you need the $40 down & you will need cords from official genny controllers, right? If so, would these suffice: http://cgi.ebay.com/2-NEW-CONTROLLER-EXTEN...%3A1%7C294%3A50 Edited July 12, 2009 by FibroFreak78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledown Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) The "pre-order" time is over. I have sent out a PM to all those who have expressed an interest in purchasing a set of these custom controllers. Please resond to the PM with the required information as soon as you can. Anybody who may have "extra" donor hardware, please don't send it out untill I ask you for it. I will wait untill I hear from each person interested in purchasing a set to determine how many extras of each I may need. If you are only capable of supplying 1 or 2 controllers, and/or 1 or 2 cables, those can be sent immediately. Edited July 13, 2009 by doubledown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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