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RoadhawK:
:) I've just built a rough prototype CP, my first one. Some pics here
Ok it's a bit cramped but i wanted to see how i faired. This will be redesigned with a better layout to go into a cab that i hope to start building in the next few weeks.
All the plates will be routed and hidden by a graphic hopefully. Also the Cp is one player but will be two player when it is in the cabinet.
I'm just toying whether to build a cab from scratch or get hold of one to customise. I reckon i'd prefer to build from scratch and do something really wacky but no too big
gajaman:
Nice work with the CP RoadhawK, that's how I started, then it gets expensive...
I had a response from Swallow BTW, they don't have any coin doors but offered to get one from Happs for me, I think they missed the point!
Still, at least they responded, both promptly and informatively, more than some of the other small UK parts resellers.
I guess the search for a inexpensive coin door in the UK goes on...
Grasshopper:
RoadhawK: Nice start to your panel. However I'm wondering why you have fitted three joysticks. Some people fit a third joystick for 4 way games. However the T-Stiks are 4/8 way switchable.
gajaman: Have you tried buying a coin door from Suzo(UK)? I've ordered from them and their service was very good.
Also what about Industrias Lorenzo? I would imagine the shipping cost from Spain is pretty horrendous, however presumably not as much as importing from the USA. Also you wouldn't have to pay import duty because Spain is in the EEC.
RoadhawK:
Hi dudes, the 2 T-sticks are for robotron, Crazy climber.. and i also play fighters left handed and shooters right handed. Plus my mates have a choice right or left.
The red J-stick is set to 4-way for Pac-man, Bomberman.... I may get a dedicated 4-way but the J-stick works brilliantly either as 4 or 8.
Like i said it's a v rough prototype and i couldn't wait to try it out on Mame!. It's actually not that cramped when your on it but i probably won't have that many controls on there when (if) i do a cab.
Like your site Gaja by the way, must do mine soon.
canardo:
well just thought I would check in as a fellow UK builder
currently constructing a ms pacman cocktail thanks to Kyles plans
having the same problems getting the various parts
the piano hinge is proving to be a nightmare Might just use cupboard style hinges