The SimpleJoy series is an excuse for me to make more retro joysticks, but with an emphasis on the basics, with a minimal amount of parts required, no supports needed, print in place, easy click together construction and not too high on the filament usage.

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Next up, here is my take on the Competition Pro series but with the rounded back end from a Powerplay Cruiser.

Possibly THE cutest retro joystick I have ever designed, compact and comfortable with my favourite type of grip, the ball top.

Whether you wire the joystick up straight to a D plug or use a pi zero encoder, I would suggest wire-tying the incoming cable to 

the loop on the inside of the base, and maybe as an extra step, a bit of hot glue to anchor things down.

Links to wiring information regarding the 9-pin D plug:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_joystick_port

http://wiki.icomp.de/wiki/DE-9_Joystick

Re: encoders, I have been using RP2040 zero boards, drag & drop some files onto it:

https://github.com/OpenStickCommunity/GP2040-CE

I printed using basic pla, 10% honeycomb for the Base & Top and 5% rectilinear infill for the rest. The Grip (balltop) is to be printed stood up (like it is in the final build), if your bed isn't very grippy, I recommend a brim.

Two of these, a trusted buddy and Deluxe Galaga on the A1200 and you are set for the night :)

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