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Arcade Stick for NES, made out of a NES controller Help first time builder
RussLyman:
Hey guys I was sent to this site from NintendoAge. I have a projected I wanted to attempt and just need some direction and advice. I enjoy building things and have some pretty good knowledge of tools and wiring
I want to make a arcade style stick for the NES. I do enjoy the NES Advantage but that thing flys all around and wont stay in one spot. I would like something with some weight and buklyness so to say.
I have no idea where or what kind of buttons to order for it. I would only need 4 for start,select, and B and A
I looked on eBay but most kits are like $50 or so. Not sure if anyone had a suggested site or extra parts laying around.
PL1:
Welcome aboard, Russ.
Here are some reputable vendors that are active on this site. (alphabetical by site)
ArcadeEmulator.net - divemaster127
Groovy Game Gear - RandyT
Paradise Arcade Shop - armi0024 and SusanInParadise
Ultimarc - AndyWarne
Are you planning on making a panel that plugs into a real NES or are you planning on using a PC for emulation?
Depending on what you want to build, there are many other vendors that are worth looking into.
What size/form factor are you thinking about? Full cab? Bartop? Standalone panel/fightstick? Cockpit? :lol
1-player or 2-player?
What types of games do you want this build optimized for? (different sticks are better for certain types of games)
Do you have a preference between ball-top and bat-top sticks?
Closing thought: It might be easier (and cheaper) to design a weighted base that attaches to the Advantage via the two exposed screw holes in the bottom, rather than doing a whole new panel build.
Scott
05SRT4:
If you have a NES Advantage already you could just gut the board and build the arcade stick then just wire it back up. As far as the buttons it all depends on the dimensions of the box for a slime profile you will need a slim arcade stick and buttons.
PL1 listed some great vendors each have a great item selection.
05SRT4:
Coming from NintendoAge I imagine you have already seen this but if not a good reference. Its not a Advantage but I imagine its the same setup. If you wanted a thinner profile you may want to use thinner push buttons and joystick.
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=1&catid=22&threadid=19380
RussLyman:
Thanks for all the info guys and the warm welcome. To answer some of the questions
Are you planning on making a panel that plugs into a real NES or are you planning on using a PC for emulation? - I would like for it to plug into the actual NES
Depending on what you want to build, there are many other vendors that are worth looking into.
What size/form factor are you thinking about? Full cab? Bartop? Standalone panel/fightstick? Cockpit? :lol For right now I just would like a standalone fight stick
1-player or 2-player? 1 player
What types of games do you want this build optimized for? (different sticks are better for certain types of games) Manly for Shooters, since there are not too many fighters on the NES that I play. I do enjoy platformers as well. So those are the two type of games I will manly play
Do you have a preference between ball-top and bat-top sticks? I would say ball top. I think it looks cooler.
Closing thought: It might be easier (and cheaper) to design a weighted base that attaches to the Advantage via the two exposed screw holes in the bottom, rather than doing a whole new panel build. Yes I suppose I could do that but I love custom stuff, and I would really like to give the box a sweet paint job.
This will be a nice start off build. My main goal will to build a small table top cabinet that a TV can just slide into from behind. I'm getting married in April and would like to set up the arcade machine at the wedding with Mario Bros on it. I would make some custom art for the side with me and my fiance' dressed up. long story short I do car shows with my custom Mario car. We meet, went to a car show in AR that I attend each year and proposed there. When we got back home I surprised her with a Princess Peach themed car