Here's one I can't identify, but maybe you can? Thanks for any help. The plunger spring action is weak on this one I have.
Vintage controller brand?
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, Oct 27 2023 05:14 AM
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Posted 27 October 2023 - 05:14 AM
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Posted 27 October 2023 - 09:31 AM
It's a Strombecker.
I am not a doctor, but I played one as a child with the girl next door.
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Posted 27 October 2023 - 10:38 AM
Well, never seen but now I can recognize it!
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Posted 27 October 2023 - 12:10 PM
Thanks Zipper for the i.d. on this Strombecker!
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Posted 27 October 2023 - 12:15 PM
Thanks also to you Mike, I just saw your post now.
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Posted 30 October 2023 - 09:52 PM
The spring is weak due to the overheating of these 'hand grenade' design controllers. This one and the Veco were made in aluminum to help cooling, unlike the earlier blue MRRC which could melt if you could hold it long enough.
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Posted 31 October 2023 - 07:01 AM
The spring is weak due to the overheating of these 'hand grenade' design controllers. This one and the Veco were made in aluminum to help cooling, unlike the earlier blue MRRC which could melt if you could hold it long enough.
Did happen. Must glue some lexan over the molten vent ribs.
Pekka Sippola
