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javeryh:

This is the only thing I have left to do but it scares the crap out of me because I've never done something like this before.  Does it take a long time to do?  I am going to be wiring up a cocktail cabinet and I guess I have to install the computer, coin door and all the controls.  Can it be done an hour at a time or should I try and block out a weekend to finish it in one shot?

ArcadEd:

Are you putting those little quick connects at the end of each wire?  If so, it migth take a little while longer.

Just soldering, you can bust out the button, joystick wiring in under an hour I would think :).  Especially if you are using an ipac or other keyboard interface.  They make it pretty easy.

javeryh:

I'm planning on using the quick disconnects so I have to strip the ends of each wire and then crimp on the connection, right?

PetitMorte:

I have 2 joys, 3 buttons each, and 2 start buttons.  crimping, trimming, stripping and assembling took 2-3 hours, sitting in front of the TV.

It's not hard.  Just make sure you have enough wire.

ArcadEd:


--- Quote from: javeryh on November 04, 2005, 03:19:26 pm ---I'm planning on using the quick disconnects so I have to strip the ends of each wire and then crimp on the connection, right?

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You are correct.   Your fingers/hands might get sore after a while.  If I use quick discconects I also like to strip enough wire so I can fold it in half before putting it into the hole.  Seems to help it hold a bit better.

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