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| BillinIndiana:
Also I have a nice size room to put it in, but probably want to stay around the size of a regular authentic cabinet. Money-wise, of course I'd like it as cheap as I can.. I've seen some for less than $800 on Craigslist, so I guess I'd like to stay around that.. I so don't know what I'm doing..! I do know I have bad hips and I'm walk with a cane, so that might have to determine what monitor I use.. I guess I'm thinking of how much it would have to be handled, if you know what I mean.. I doubt I'll be able to walk carrying a 27" CRT, my legs just won't take it Wish there was a step by step guide somewhere... I'm kinda guy that needs someone to hold my hand...Haha.. You'll all find out I ask about a million questions when I start something new, because like I stated.. I know nothing! Thanks, Bill |
| Jeromebechaz:
dude, before you do anything more, i suggest you go get your hands on "Project arcade" it is a book written for people lie you and me, i bought it, and a week later i built a cab shell in 5 days, trust me, it was the best thing i ever did! the guy who wrote it is actually the guy who stated this site! |
| BillinIndiana:
--- Quote from: yotsuya on April 24, 2013, 12:28:53 am ---Great questions, Bill. My plan was to initially go the Tankstick route as well, but so many guys here suggested and showed how to build my own, so I went ahead and took the plunge. I ordered buttons and joysticks from GroovyGameGear, an I-Pac from Ultimarc, and.... well, I never looked back! The level of customization alone makes it worth while. :cheers: --- End quote --- Does ordering and making a custom control panel cost more than the Tankstick ? I think I seen the Tankstick for $199 |
| yotsuya:
It all depends on the options. If you want to keep it simple, 2 joysticks and 14 buttons (for fighters, six per player and 2 start buttons) are like $46 shipped on ebay. Get an I-Pac2 with USB cable from Ultimarc for another $58 shipped (trust me, the extremely quick shipping time is well worth it). The more options you add, the higher the price, but you are in control of that. You'll need wire, quick disconnects (unless you solder), wood, paint... That can add up, but if you have some of that already, you can save. |
| BillinIndiana:
--- Quote from: yotsuya on April 24, 2013, 03:19:57 pm ---It all depends on the options. --- End quote --- Yea, I just jumped back on here to answer my own question.. I went to Happ Controls and realized the options available |
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