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jmike:
We all started somewhere and I admire you for trying a bartop build.
I think not having the right tools and your dad being too busy to help really put you in a hard spot to begin with.
That being said don't be so quick to give up. You have the basic knowledge with the encoder and programming the buttons (which some are afraid of and confused by) so why not try and build something smaller like fightsticks?
Those encoders work on PS3. That should be your next project, smaller and easier to build.

 :cheers:

Unstupid:

--- Quote from: Muramasa on November 30, 2012, 07:55:45 pm ---So quick details:
- Made from 2" MDF

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Must be heavy!   :D

So how much does dad have invested in it and is he expecting his money back?

Muramasa:

--- Quote from: Unstupid on December 01, 2012, 02:35:34 pm ---
--- Quote from: Muramasa on November 30, 2012, 07:55:45 pm ---So quick details:
- Made from 2" MDF

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Must be heavy!   :D

So how much does dad have invested in it and is he expecting his money back?

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$70. he expects it back in full. I'm trying to sell these old Force FX Lightsabers to help reimburse.

That was a typo. It's 1/2". But yeah, it's 30 pounds. XD

Le Chuck:

--- Quote ---Also, my dad funded this project expecting to be reimbursed when I sell it.
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Something doesn't jive here...

Either you told your dad you'd be able to flip this machine for $$$ and that's why he's hassling you for his investment money back (to teach you a lesson about realistic expectations and the way the world works)

or

He's a total d-bag who set you up for failure by believing that the first thing you built would be a product worth buying. 

I doubt it's the second one (and if it is keep building but don't take money from your old man anymore) so if it's the first you should probably mow some lawns or something and get him paid back.  I've been building for years and I don't like selling my projects because I'm a perfectionist and for the most part I'm not doing anything special.  I'm just now to the point where if somebody threw some cash my way I'd feel comfortable building them a cab but I'm not actively building to sell.  This hobby is plenty rewarding as it is, for those few who can turn it into industry I applaud them but for the vast majority of us we're content to tinker and enjoy the projects of the community.  What I'm saying is to keep building, stick around, learn some things, and don't be concerned about the almighty dollar because there are much easier ways to make a buck than slapping bartops together... unless you're Cory-Dee... that dude has figured something out.

CoryBee:

--- Quote from: Le Chuck on December 01, 2012, 03:34:16 pm ---unless you're Cory-Dee... that dude has figured something out.

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 :laugh:

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