Saitek Cyborg 2000! + MORE! =8-D

[Trash80toHP_Mini]

I've ALWAYS wanted one of these high - tech lookin' joysticks, and today, I finally got one at my Church's HarvestFest (Octoberfest [] ]'&gt along with the greatest chair I've ever had! The joystick was $2 and my new swiveling/reclining/ottoman equipped computer chair in black metal tube and what looks for all the world to be black leather only set me back $15! [] ]'>

It looks VERY COOL sittin' in front of my multiple computer workstation/collection display down in the living room! The cushy swivel rocker has been moved to replace the, less than comfortable, inflatable chair under my reading lamp. The black beauty allows more of the workstation/display center to show and the ottoman makes a perfect spot to keep my black computer lap desk with the wireless KBD or the 466 DA's KBD, whichever is in use at (or, more accurately, was last in use at) the time.

I just need to make a wider-deeper swing-out mousepad station so I can move the chair out toward the coffee table a tad! I was already going to make it deeper to make room for a wrist rest, so that's no biggie. When I finally get the top level of the display done, the last coats of latex on and everything clear-coated, I'll be posting piccies. Don't hold your breath, there are a LOT of projects ahead of it.

Not sure there ever were Mac drivers for the Cyborg, but I imagine I'll find Linux drivers if there aren't any for the Mac . . .

. . . but, ISTR there was a review of it in one of the Mac mags of the era. [] ]'>

I also snagged a nice medium length, narrow tool chest in need of some sheet metal reworking, an ANCIENT 1/3 sheet orbital sander that says "Industrial Quality" on the plate and still works! Also picked up a very nice - old school - adjustable mitre box and Back Saw for it for about $2.75, an HP KBD and some other stuff I can't think of offhand. Total damage was less than $30!

 

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[Osgeld]

I remember that, and dang it still looks killer

 

[Trash80toHP_Mini]

I remember that, and dang it still looks killer

Don't it tho! [] ]'> I don't even care if it works, it'll look GREAT on my RainbowMacDisplay/Workstation™ even if it's DOA! [] ]'>

 

[RichardG]

I have one of that chairs. It won't adjust height, is black and was recovered from a dump along with the computer desk I use for my Athlon XP (believe or not my main machine).

 

[Trash80toHP_Mini]

I have one of that chairs. It won't adjust height, is black . . .

I haven't checked mine for height adjustment, not sure it has or needs any, especially in my situation. But the recliner system is in great shape, as is the very cool black leatherette cover. Comfort+++!!! [] ]'>

I just took some Nikon F/20mm WA shots of the whole setup, for progress reporting, but maybe I'll post what I've got done so far. Winter's coming on, so I kinda doubt that I'll be shooting the final coats/clear coat until spring. After I finish the roll of analog pics, I'll compare the CD images to the digital camera's (less) WA shots, right-size a decent selection and post my MacFurniture™ thread! [] ]'>

 

[tyrannis]

The Cyborg series looks very flashy, but I think they missed the mark. Calibration doesn't hold very well and the springs are loaded with too much tension. The way they integrate the buttons into the stick creates a lot of accidental input. The adjustable grip is an interesting concept, but a poor implementation. I've flown with the 2000 and the Evo, and I ended up going back to CH products. They are excellent for looking good on the desk, but you might get your ass kicked in a dog fight.

I'd take it for $2 though..

 

[Osgeld]

someone likes their flight sticks :beige: but yea I can see your points

 

[Trash80toHP_Mini]

Since I lost my entire collection of woefully outdated PC Flight Sims along with a lot of good stuff in my storage room disaster, I shan't really be needing the Cyborg to work. =8-/

It's a real PITA that I've got the stick I always wanted, a decent Win 95 box to play with . . . and no freakin' Sims! :

. . . but I did find my old JoyStick and Nostromo GamePad. I just hope I can find my original Commodore 64 wireless joysticks! Every time I dig through the toy boxes, I find some new little thing that I thought had been lost! [] ]'>