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jmike:
As some of you may know I've been working on my cocktail arcade for some time now (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=113537.0) been trying a few things but nothing that I'm happy with so I decided to take a break and build another fight stick. This time for myself.

I decided to go a different route with this one. As you can see this thing is huge!!!!!!!!! The plexi area alone measures 24 inches across. Believe it or not this thing is really comfortable to play on. With most of the button layouts we all use you can reach the buttons and the joystick with the same hand (and no you don't need 2 people to operate this thing   ;D).
Here what was used:

3/4 melamine for the top and sides
carbon fiber 3D (found an ebay seller in Miami got it in 2 days)                                                 
etched the akuma pic on plexi
mesh balltop to match the carbon fiber (focus attack)
aluminum anti-slip case feet (also focus attack)
hacked wireless xbox 360 from HaRuMan
White chromaLite buttons from GGG
Zippy Joystick (also from GGG)

Going to try and power up the buttons with a separate battery pack (which will be controlled by a switch on the back)
My original thought was to have the LEDs right under and above the etched art to make Akuma glow but decided an LED groove would make it uncomfortable to rest your hands on. (maybe I'll try it later on if I can find something smoother)

Let me know what you think.

 :cheers:

Uncle Monkey:
looks great......but uncomfortable, hope you made a working mockup to test all your distances/angles/etc....i can tell that from here that i wouldn't be able to use it......but as long as it works for you.....and hey, +1 for Akuma, +2 for the etching..... :cheers:

HaRuMaN:
Nice.  I like seeing where my hacks end up.  I like the Akuma etching...   :cheers:

Vigo:
I really love the style of this! That Carbon Fiber look really turned out nice! Digging the matching joystick scheme as well. That's some awesome etching skills you have! :cheers:

I am guessing that the placement of the stick and buttons really allows you to relax each arm when playing as well. I like it.  8)

AGarv:
Nifty! I can see how the design places your right hand at a nice angle for the buttons without the need for a wonky "ergo" button arrangement - looks comfortable IMO.

What is the "carbon fiber 3D" material, some kind of vinyl? How durable is does it seem?

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