Old Joysticks - Where to buy?

[kmcclary]

Be aware that CH Products makes two interface styles: USB, and original PC Joystick (low density DB-15M style connector on end of the cable). You ONLY wish the original PC Joystick style, and NOT the USB style.

Originally Posted by Billfred

For flightsticks, eBay is your friend.

Be careful! This link will yield sales of BOTH interface styles. Before you bid on one, be SURE you are bidding on the original PC Joystick interface type.

Other used stick sources: Garage sales, indoor consignment-style mega-fleamarkets, Salvation Army / Purple Heart stores, ANY resale shops that include computer stuff, and Used Computer stores. Joysticks are a very common item at all of them. Typical price in my area for them is around $5/each. (YMMV)

Often, a town's local newspaper has a "freebie-wanted classified" area, where you can quickly ask for something for $1. I've successfully found those joysticks in my community for only a few dollars by using that kind of ad.

Be aware that since most teams are associated with a school, and donations to them are tax deductible, if you can connect with a local seller you can often get them for FREE. Simply get your school to offer them the tax write-off for donating them to your school's robotics program. They write off the FULL value of the stick (a lot more than your poor offer for it) , and your team gets it for nothing...

I hope this helps!

- Keith

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