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The Final Stage - (06-22-12: Project COMPLETE. Final pics in OP!)
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RyoriNoTetsujin:
Ok, I tried to do this last night and accidentally wiped out the whole post. After a good night's sleep, here's a couple of other things that are progressing as I continue to fiddle with the Sketchup design...
First, on the right are a couple of one-off USB SNES controllers I got from Amazon here. They'll be used for console emulation, and 3rd and 4th players -- should that ever actually happen (it hasn't before.) On the left is an actual SNES controller I bought at a street-side flea market last weekend. I've cleaned it up and replaced the internal rubber bits with parts from these guys here. If you've never seen their site, it's pretty impressive. I'm going to convert the SNES pad to USB, and that one will get carried around with my Android tablet... ;D
What's in the box?
Ultimarc delivers yet again with a couple of 2-button joys (for a future dual-joy project) ...
And two Aimtraks!
SWEET. >:D >:D >:D
I have to say, now that I've held one in my hand and had a chance to play a few games with it, I know I went the right way just buying the pre-assembled guns. These would be a steal at a slightly lower price (say $75) but I'm willing to pay a little more for quality. You do have to sit a bit away from the screen, but I'm quite happy with the accuracy once they're calibrated properly! So far, I can honestly say I'm very happy with the purchase!
Also received the articulating mount, again from Amazon here:
There will be more pics of this as the build progresses, but right now I will say this: holy ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- on a cracker this thing is HEAVY. I'm fairly sure it weighs more than my 27" monitor!
All right, back to the Sketchup... more to come later this weekend, I hope!
RyoriNoTetsujin:
I've done just about all I can with the design at this point. The things still left to figure out:
1. The marquee (both artwork, and just how exactly I'm going to get that center channel exposed)
2. How exactly I will get the steering wheel depth adjustment to work.
3. Finalizing PC component layout.
4. Internal cable routing. (You can't see it from the following pics, but I have been careful to give myself concealed channel space in the back of the cab. I'm talking about the details of where to drill ports internally, etc.)
Anyway, here's some pics:
And one last one, in the red/black color scheme:
I've already set up my cut layout (another massive benefit of Sketchup!) and I've got plenty of room to get this done in 2 sheets of plywood. I'm thinking I'm going to hit Home Depot today and pick up a circ saw and a 1/2" handy panel of MDF so I can build a saw-board. At this point, I still don't know exactly when or where I'm going to get to start breaking down the sheet stock, but I'm hoping to have the whole thing done by Memorial Day at the latest. I'd kinda like to get it started this weekend as I have the whole weekend off for the first time in months, but that may be rushing a bit...
Woodshop Flunky:
I really like this design! :applaud:
Namco:
Excellent design and planning. You're starting to inspire me to make my own driving setup. I've been kicking around some ideas in my head. I've recently discovered the wonders of sketchup myself. I even had the same idea of using handy panels since I don't have a truck to haul 4x8 sheets, thank you for enlightening me about the problem with those.
Good luck with this one. I'll be keeping up with your progress! :applaud:
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