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MrDT:

This is a shot in the dark i guess, but does anybody here use the 3d modelling software sketchup when designeing their projects?

I was just wondering if there were any premade components such as horizontal buttons and ultimate joysticks floating about. I've pretty much finished modelling my cabinet, but am not looking forward to creating these parts from scratch!

Oh well, here's hoping :)

slicer_d:

It shouldnt be that hard unless you want a ton of detail.  The button could be made with two cylinders if you want detail subtract a circle from the top to make it cocave and then round the edge then you could make a ring that goes around the outer part and it would look like a button.  For the joystick you could sinply make two boxes for the base one the size of the mounting plate part and one the size of the lower innerards part.  Then simply made a cylinder for the stick and either put a ball or a ball and a cone to make the type of joystick.  Then just group them into objects.  A couple years ago I could have dont this in my sleep but it has been a while.

MrDT:

That's true enough, I was just wondering if there were any premade components out there. Anyway, cheers for the reply, I'll get on to it when i get the chance (damn exams!) i just got sketchup today, so i think it might take me a while.

My first pictures can be found here: http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=10;action=display;threadid=15004 minus the cp of course  :-[ it's a really easy to learn program, and kinda fun too. I suppose if I get some components made up I could post them here on the off-chance someone else here might be using the program

Actually, I think the components are compatible with other 3d modellers, so they probably will be of use :)

Thanks again (for opening my eyes to the simplicity if anything lol)

Squid:

I used Visio for my control panel.  There's even a Visio Stencil out there on the net somewhere for Happ Controls with accurate dimensions.  When I did my control panel, I printed out the Visio diagram, taped it to the panel, and drilled right through it :D.

MrDT:

can't say i'm familiar with visio, 3d modelling?

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