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Greetings
« on: March 23, 2005, 10:04:44 pm »
Hello folks!

New member and one excited re the Project.   I am here for help because I decided to build my own Sinistar game (surprise, huh?).  Looking for tips.  I am not super handy but I get by.   I think Sinistar is one of the more entertaining arcade games I ever played and I can't find a usable unit from a trusted source.   So I will build my own.

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2005, 10:48:58 am »
Your hardest part is going to be finding the stick.  Sinistars used a unique 49-way joystick with a centering spider.  49-way joysticks for other games use a spring, and they don't feel right for Sinistar.  So even if you build your own cab from scratch, keep an eye out for Sinistar sticks on eBay.

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2005, 09:01:45 pm »
welcome to the boards........

hope you bought the book because it comes in handy.....

there are alot of knowledgeable people here who will help you along the way......

don't forget to document your progress so that you may be able to help others as you learn from your own experience......