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ajent__smith:
OK, I think ill go with the IPAC2. it seems like the standard now, and thank you all for helping me decide.my next question is what to build the cabinet out of. I'm leaning toward the traditional particle board and vinyl.
Gunstar Hero:
Yep yep.
MDF works well and is pretty cheap. I used lots of L brackets too.
For my next cab I wanted to try melamine (sp?)
missioncontrol:
most go with MDF...I'm using plywood, but I've got a belt sander I'm going to use to smooth it up.........
GGKoul:
--- Quote from: ajent__smith on December 23, 2004, 11:55:16 pm ---please help me decide. too many joysticks to chose from. I just want a good 8 way, is that to much to ask? PLZ RESPOND. I really appreciate it.
BTW the website for it is http://www.freewebs.com/mamecab
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Check out the joystick reviews at http://www.retroblast.com/hardware.html
fatbasta:
I guess I'm too late, but my vote is for the keyboard hack. You have to try the hack at least once. There is nothing more impresive to your friends than to pull open that contol panel and say," Yea, I tore apart a keyboard and to build this." It's very Macguyver'ish.
If the hack doesn't work, you've only lost a few hours of your time, burnt a couple fingers and had an experience that few will share.
I say hack away, this forum is called "Build your own Arcade Controls" not "send I-Pac $60 and have them build your Arcade Controls". ;D
Hack away my brother... Hack away... ;)