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menace:
So My goal for this one is to build something that is only visible when you want to play it.  I also wanted something all in one box so its easy to move around and relocate upstairs if I want to.  I used the x-arcade as a design template for a nice spacious 2 player panel.  The end theme is going to be clone wars type stuff since the kids are huge into that right now..

The joysticks are temporary for now--needs longer shafts to feel right and I'm debating doing a manual turn on the center joystick versus an automatic (and more prone to failure ) one

features:
-dual core laptop with HDMI out so I can plug it into whatever TV is available at the moment (darn kids...)
-rotating 4 way that can switch to a q-bert stick with a push of a button
-hide-away design (still to come)

progress pics so far:

Nicodumas:
Did you think about channel setting the joysticks? You can get a bit more height without needing to mod the shaft.

Also, i like the idea, and hope to see something crazy that has a flush top when not in play.

menace:

--- Quote ---Also, i like the idea, and hope to see something crazy that has a flush top when not in play.
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Thats the plan :cheers:

I'm torn on some quick and dirty artwork-- Anyone's thoughts on the control panel art?--will be edited and printed on adhesive gloss vinyl..

A.



B.



or C.

wp34:

--- Quote from: menace on December 21, 2011, 07:37:15 am ---
-rotating 4 way that can switch to a q-bert stick with a push of a button


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Looking good so far.

I'm very interested in this your rotating 4 way as I'm restoring a Q*Bert.  Can you give more information when you get to that point in your project? 

menace:
yup no problem.  the concept so far is to have a two position switch that you pull a pin, or press a mechanical button that releases it, spin it 45 degrees then pin/switch or something to lock it back in place.  I'll probably route the base into the underside to buy myself another 1/4" in height on the joystick.  we'll see how it all fleshes out..

And if anyone was interested, the family voted C--I voted A but was defeated in a gingerbread induced swing vote staged by the opposing party a.k.a. the wife... :soapbox:

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