Alan-1 Flight Yoke Controller
Atari’s Star Wars Flight Yoke controller originally designed for Atari’s Star Wars in 1983 was used in a few other games released by Atari. Playing Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Firefox, Paperboy, and Hydra are just not the same without using a great yoke controller!
Some say the Atari Star Wars Yoke is the best classic gaming controller ever designed. We agree!
There are two major design flaws in the Star Wars Yoke-–however. The gears are made from plastic / nylon! Because of this, they strip out far too quickly. Also, the thumb buttons are plastic–so they are always breaking.
We’ve improved upon the original design with our Alan-1 Star Wars Yoke reproduction. All gears are made from aluminum instead! We’ve also replaced the original Atari Star Wars Yoke plastic thumb buttons that are prone to break over time with anodized black aluminum. Our improved design of the Atari Star Wars Yoke has eliminated the frustration that comes after normal wear to all Star Wars Flight Yoke users.
Original Atari Star Wars Yoke Design improvements:
- All Aluminum gears for years of durability
- Aluminum thumb buttons that won’t crack like the original plastic ones do
- Atari Star Wars yoke artwork overlay pre-installed
The Alan-1 Flight yoke is truly plug and play. Use the manual included with Alan-1 Flight Yoke installation instructions, if help is needed installing the Star Wars Flight Yoke controller.
Cool ideas:
Interesting in building a MAME / Raspberry pi version of Star Wars? Be sure to purchase the Alan-1 Flight Yoke USB adapter to connect your Alan-1 Flight Yoke into your PC / Raspberry Pi via USB. Please post any pictures of any installations of your Alan-1 Flight Yoke in the review section below.
To learn more about the development of this classic game, please visit The Arcade Blogger.
For the most recent version of the instruction manual, please click on the google doc link below:
Alan-1 Flight Yoke Controller Instruction Manual
June 25, 2019
In preparation for increased demand of our flight yoke, we have placed a 2nd high quantity order from our factory. Because of the higher quantity purchased, the price per yoke has been significantly reduced. We are passing these savings onto you with reduced purchase price–while supplies last.
August 29, 2019
We have reports of the aluminum thumb buttons sticking for some customers. We have analyzed the issue and Nick (be sure to say “Hi” to him at the next CAX event) has engineered thumb button microswitch collars that keep the springs centered. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Note; All Star Wars Flight Yokes being sold as of August 23, 2019 are shipped with thumb button microswitch spring centering collars factory installed.
Reviews
sam
hello from this side
Jeffrey Thorsten
The Alan-1 Yoke Controller is an excellent piece of equipment. Better than the original, and built to last! So happy to see this product available!
mkdud
I just received and installed my Alan-1 flight yoke. I am AMAZED at the quality. This is actually BETTER than the original. My purpose here is NOT to criticize the original Atari yoke. It has been one of the greatest arcade controllers ever made. It has proven to be durable, VERY innovative for its time, and was perfect to bring the Vector Star Wars games to the arcade. It also was difficult and expensive to develop. What is amazing is that Alan-1 has managed to make it better! 1. Aluminum Gears - You don't have to worry any more about missing teeth and shrinkage of the original nylon gears. These feel more precise than the original. I had been running a nice condition original yoke (that I rebuilt) in my Star Wars / ESB Upright (with an Amplifone) with reproduction nylon gears. They worked fine, but you simply have to try the Alan-1. The feel and calibration are more precise. When you're perusing Darth's TIE and going for your 12th hit on his ship, or when you are counting on the super-precision needed to use the force in the trench or get the tower bonus above level 10, you will know the difference. The Alan-1 is simply more precise. 2. Form and Fit of the handles - Take a look at a set of original handles. See how the seams don't quite line up properly? It is totally normal to have a .3 to .5 mm gap in the original handles. The Alan-1 handles have a more precise fit and feel better in your hands. There is almost no gap in the seams. Your hand doesn't feel cramped from it mashing into the seams as you fire 10 shots per second. Which brings us to the buttons... 3. Aluminum fire buttons- They have a much better response and better durability than the plastic original buttons. 4. Nice Potentiometers- They seem to be well made and should be a step up in precision and durability over the originals Alan-1 has obviously put a ton of effort into this. They deserve a round of applause, and a big high score song from the Mos Isley Cantina band... I am a paying customer that is thrilled with his purchase. -mkdud
blaaze_1
ARCADE1UP just got better ! Bought one yoke along with the Arcade1up controller card recently, and what can i say, its just....WOW ! This is THE ULTIMATE arcade1up mod any real fans has to do. If you love your unit like i do, and your playing once a day like i do, this yoke is definitely for you. Yes its expensive, but it is 100% worth it. Once you hook this baby on, It'll be just like beggars canyon back home. Get ready to be blown away and completely disoriented at the same time with the gameplay experience since you got so used to the cheap plastic A1up yoke that came with your unit. This ALAN1 yoke is the real game changer you've been looking for since 1983 but didn't know about. You get back with the real feel of the game, the yoke is much more responsive, much more precise and smooth and it takes a few attempt to get use to it, but once you do there is no turning back. You will be able to use the force and pass by all those beams and lasers that we're hitting you right in the face while running that trench more easily than ever before. Get ready to beat your high score for real this time cause its a complete different game with this metal yoke. The plastic yoke won't ever give you that edge cause the springs are too strong and tight, its made of plastic, and once the game difficulty ranks up you will hit those beams and lasers. But the Alan1 yoke with its aluminium gears, original spring tension and smooth as butter experience will make you fell your driving a BMW instead of a Lada. Totally satisfied so far.
Greg Olson
Installed one of these in a unit running 12 hours a day 7 days a week at the barcade. Zero issues, build quality is stunning. And the metal gears and buttons should give this years of play.
geneobeano
I deleted the config files in MAME for SW and ESB so it would go back to the defaults and plugged in the USB and everything worked perfectly. So easy. I've been playing those games since. So much more precise than the flight stick I was using before. THANK YOU!!!!!
sysop
yep!
Bob Affet
Is this truly plug and play out of the box? Install on a PC with Mame and Star Wars will work?
kosman
Are these available for the Arcade1up with the compatible connector? My Arcade1Up yoke feel and performance is nowhere near the arcade.
Stephen Herman
Works great! For years I have tried yoke adapters from ram controls and this old game with no luck. This yoke and adapter are great right out the box!. Thank you.
Ryan Hendrickson
Amazing. Better than the Original. Exact to Specs as one could be. So pleased!! Was going to keep the original yoke to make a M.A.M.E. cabinet with USB adapter. Now, will buy another alan-1 yoke and sell original.
Chris H
Super high build quality, fast shipping, drop-in replacement and easy USB connectivity with the (additional) adaptor. Very happy with this repro.
Arcadboy
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Jeff
So impressed. Way to go guys. They said it couldn’t be done. Ram controls took me for a ride. Alan-1 delivered.
Xylocaine
The build quality is rock solid. Feels better than the real thing atari made. The thumb buttons are much higher quality than the plastic originals. I imagine the aluminum gears will never need to be replaced. unlike the plastic originals. Installed with no issues. Arrived in 5 days after ordering. Love Alan-1 so far.
Matthew
I’m so happy with this! I’ve been waiting for a new Star Wars yoke since ram controls promised these back in 2993. Alan-1 is the real deal. I received it in three days. Plugged it into my m.a.m.e. setup with the USB adapter with no issues. I can finally play Star Wars the way it was meant to be played!
Fred smith
Incredible build! Can’t believe someone finally figured out how to not only reproduce these but even make them more reliable than the original. Game play is a smooth as silk. Couldn’t be happier.
Alan-1 Yoke Controller Repair Kit (Gear & Pot Upgrade)
Original price was: $147.63.$99.99Current price is: $99.99.
