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RetroACTIVE:


--- Quote ---just trying to figure out what size of QDs I'll need...
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Happ horizontal pushbuttons (cherry microswitches) use .187 QDs.
Happ coin door (like the one used in UAII) uses .250 QDs.

You can however use .250 QDs on .187 blades... many people do this but they don't fit perfect... if this doesn't bother you, .250 QDs are easily available in 100 packs at Home Depot.

brophog:

I found .187 at Home Depot.

Havok:


--- Quote from: RayB on December 13, 2005, 08:36:00 pm ---
--- Quote from: Havok on December 13, 2005, 04:16:32 pm ---Get a good set of computer speakers with a subwoofer. Find a model that has a remote volume control, which you can mount somewhere inconspicuous...

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I'd like to contradict Havok. I say buy a so-so speaker set (under $25) and a pair of 6x9 8ohm 5watt speakers. Gut the speaker set and wire it up to the 6x9's. Mount the 6x9's tightly with bolts. You will get plenty of base once those suckers are mounted to your wood box (your cabinet becomes the sub).


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That will work. I guess it all depends on how much work you want to do. I suggested those speakers since I have heard them personally, and they rock. Also, since I am familiar with speaker design, and how the cabinet dimensions need to be created in a certain manner to achieve optimal results, let them do all the engineering to get the best sound.

I guess it all boils down to how good you want it to sound. Either method will work, but mine will sound better!

:)

P.S. Then again, we are talking about retro games, so does it really matter? I would think if you plan to have this double as a jukebox I would go the subwoofer route...

Roughy:

Heh, I already got the XPLOD and the Creative speakers via eBay for what I consider to be very cheap--as in, less than $50 all inclusive, including shipping.  I've had Sony XPLOD brand items before with no complaints and value the additional recommendations.

And I'll check out HD for the QDs since someone just Secret Santa'd me a gift card there.  Gotta love the holidays.

As far as the jukebox goes... well, I might do that.  I have to look at some options and see about splitting the cables; I've wired my home with about 18 wall-mounted speakers right now on multiple zones, but the recroom in the basement will be different; it'll have it's own zone audio and it's own MP3 player down there but I've given plenty of consideration to also just doing my own jukebox cabinet down there.  Just depends upon placement and wiring and all that good stuff; I'll have to see where everything ends up--but thanks for the feedback again!

By the time I finish this, beyond being an addict and wanting to get into the little bartop cabinet, I may actually be able to act like I know what I did, too. 

Seriously, thanks.  I don't mean to gush, but this has been one of the best communities to get involved with--seems there aren't too many people that hold information hostage and that's really helped out.

Roughy:


--- Quote from: RetroACTIVE on December 14, 2005, 08:19:27 am ---
--- Quote ---just trying to figure out what size of QDs I'll need...
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Happ horizontal pushbuttons (cherry microswitches) use .187 QDs.
Happ coin door (like the one used in UAII) uses .250 QDs.

You can however use .250 QDs on .187 blades... many people do this but they don't fit perfect... if this doesn't bother you, .250 QDs are easily available in 100 packs at Home Depot.
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