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| DaveMMR:
--- Quote from: javeryh on August 19, 2024, 03:37:04 pm ---Looks great - love the yellow! You work FAST. :cheers: --- End quote --- Thanks again! :cheers: And it took a little over a month from start to finish. It just seemed faster because I didn't start this thread until I was close to done. |
| DaveMMR:
After spending some time with my bar top, I realized a couple of issues I chose to remedy. First, volume is wildly inconsistent not only between emulators, but also individual games. I was opening the back and adjusting as needed. But I needed something more accessible. So I purchased an inexpensive volume knob with RCA inputs off Amazon, meant for car stereos. I de-cased it and put it where it was easily reachable. An otherwise easy fix that makes a world of difference. |
| DaveMMR:
What was more of an issue was the control panel. It needed some work. Firstly, the cheap sticks I bought were not great. The spring would stick constantly, leading to inconsistent throws and loud thuds. And the overall performance was stiff. I also never mentioned how the dust washer one of them came with was too tight, leading to me having to sand it wider. I decided to spring for a pair of Sanwa JLF sticks, which I have used before and find to be quite good. Also, I completely botched the spacing of the hardware, placing it too far to the left (leaving my hand banging into the sides) and too far forward, which made my hand rest uncomfortably on the lip of the machine. Since the Sanwa's have short sticks, I decided to top-mount them. Also, gave me a chance to try hiding those dust-washers for once. Of course, this requires not only carving out some square holes, but SO MUCH ROUTING. I didn't even photograph the underside, where I had to keep carving out more space for the bits of the stick and wires hardness that protrudes off the sides. |
| DaveMMR:
Since I had the opportunity, I decided to make a better overlay that reflects the theme. With five colors of spray paint and some strategic use of tape, I was able to create those gaudy colored stripes that resembles the marquee (itself, an homage to the old Time Out logo). I also decided I wanted 4-way restriction. I found one on Amazon that replaces the standard restrictor that comes with the Sanwas. It comes with a two way button, with LED colors you can customize representing 4 and 8 way. Here I am checking with the templates to make sure it is properly calibrated. Right now it's manual switching. But if I can figure out a way to make it automatic in Batocera, I will do so in the future. |
| DaveMMR:
And here's the final product... Way more comfortable. And the physical four-way restriction has really improved by Donkey Kong game. |
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