Posted By
MIK
on 2022-07-29
23:46:57
 |  Re: Joystick Adapter component advice
The Ted series are one of the fastest booting computers ever so switching off is not so bad. 
Although it's not advised, you can get away with a sneaky swap of the joystick to a different port when the machine is on - just make sure you do not press and hold any directions or fire as you swap it over. Put the stick on the table so you know it's dead, and only then change to the other port. I did it many times back in the day until I got a second stick. 
Better to be safe than sorry as they say so always be aware if your going to swap make sure no hands are touching the joystick just the be on the safe side.
All other ports be it video, serial, tape, cartridge ect... Just like C64 only connect to these when the machine is off.
The Vic20 stick is similar to the Atari one with it's button like contacts for direction and fire inside. It has a smaller base and fire is infront of the stick...
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