Vectrex Joystick arcs

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A fellow Vectrex owner needed help repairing the joystick controller's broken arc. One of the arcs had snapped and wasn't working in one direction, so we tried gluing it together with various adhesives. The plastic used for the original arcs is slippery by itself, making slow-setting industrial epoxy useless for a long-term fix. It would eventually fall off and undo the repair. Acetone "welding" worked at first but weakened the arc over time, reducing its lifespan. Making a new arc seemed like the best option. Although small and easy to handle, it was tricky to print correctly - I scrapped 2 out of every 4 attempts. Filled slot versions were my Plan B for printing on their side, but the slot opening would collapse with supports. So, I filled the slot and later cut it open again with a Dremel, cutoff wheel, and hobby knife. If you can print the regular version successfully, you don't need the filled slot version. If you make one, please click "I made one" and upload a photo. Don't be afraid to leave a comment or two - I'd love to hear your thoughts on them.