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I don't believe it, another classic added => Centipede ! FINISHED !!!!
Level42:
--- Quote from: Numbski on April 01, 2007, 06:04:56 pm ---Okay....took a few more pictures today. Got the control panel off and started the process of stripping it down to bare metal. I could use some help identifying holes. :) I think the two "filled" holes to the left are the "cone" style buttons that I need to hunt down. Anyone feel like helping me point out which holes need filled, and which ones need opened up?
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I think you already found the trackball and player 1 & 2 holes. Looks to me that the top hole (with the small cut-in) is the only real one.....there's plenty of pics in this thread for reference.....
--- Quote from: Numbski on April 01, 2007, 06:04:56 pm ---Also, I guess I need some help in hunting down said cone buttons. :)
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Luigi already offered them and either used or new pushbuttons in this very thread for very reasonable prices :D
Numbski:
Couple of silly questions then - since I never was much of a fan of Centipede (I think mostly because every trackball I came across sucked, and I always got my hands pinched on the side!)
1. Are there supposed to be any carriage bolts or plexi? It looks like maybe there are 4 visible that hold the trackball into place, but no plexi.
2. Should I go with a leaf-switch button? I'm almost tempted to go with a Sanwa pushbutton, both because of soft feel and more reliable. Dunno there...
Those trackballs at groovygamegear.com don't look like they'll work here, so I guess it's a standard white trackball for me. ::)
RayB:
--- Quote from: Numbski on April 03, 2007, 01:49:04 pm ---1. Are there supposed to be any carriage bolts or plexi? It looks like maybe there are 4 visible that hold the trackball into place, but no plexi.
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ARRRGGH!!! Of course no plexi! THat's a modern-day thing, mostly started by operators adding it to control panels. NO PLEXI!
--- Quote ---2. Should I go with a leaf-switch button? I'm almost tempted to go with a Sanwa pushbutton, both because of soft feel and more reliable. Dunno there...
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YEEEESSSSSSSS! Of course!!!
heheeheh ;D
Level42:
Sanwa on a real Centipede ????? I consider that cursing :D
100% agreed with RayB.
Numbski:
Dunno, up until I got this thing, I don't recall the last time I'd used a leaf-switch joystick or button. Holy cow they feel mushy. :)
Anyhoo, so Luigi...buttons? :)
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