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Galaga Bartop2 Completed 7/20/2011
BobA:
The screws are special but not that expensive. They drill in and pull themselves tight where regular screws start treading the hole before pulling tight. This is evidenced by a piece that has a regular screw in it that has a gap at the join area instead of pulling tight.
I use zinc coated 1.25 inch coarse thread maxi loc head screws from Kreg. They are spec'd for 3/4 inch softwood but I use them for 5/8 MDF as well. You just have to adjust the collar on the Kreg drill bit so they do not pass thru the 5/8 surface.
Edit: added screw info
BobA:
Changed from the Happs Super to a Mag Stik Plus. The Mag Stik Plus works alot better as it is switchable. The Happs Super did not work at all in 8 way games when set to 4 way. The MSP also looks alot more retro with the ball top.
Cost is double but worth it.
LeedsFan:
Nice simple control panel there. Like it! I definitely prefer the ball top over the bat-top. Much more retro and in keeping with the theme.
BobA:
Had one of those major (I guess it was only minor) setbacks. Just as things were shaping up to get the cab working I connected the LED in the coin button to 12 V. Got magic smoke from the button but it sure was bright. I know it is 5V but for some reason I forgot. Had to hack the button LED and put in a new LED and resistor. The whole thing seemed to be glued together as the LED did not come out without some snips and the use of pliers. Should be back on track today.
Ryglore:
Awesome project! Sucks about the novagem, but hopefully it's only really a minor setback.
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