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| QuackMasterDan:
To Shardian: Thanks for the suggestion, I will order a copy of the book today. From what I understand it's a step-by-step walkthrough of how to build a fully functioning cabinet? I'm not going to be creating a jukebox, just a arcade machine for my friends and I to play in our gameroom/den. It should be good for parties along with Foosball tournaments =) As for the keyboard encoder. First off, I do NOT want to do a keyboard hack, though I can do some simple wiring and soldering. I live in California, and would like to have an American vendor, just for ease of shipping. I would like to solder my wires to small clamps, and make it much easier to connect everything in my control panel. Where do you even solder/clamp/screw-in the wires on that Hagstrom? Also, thankyou very much to this board, you guys are very helpful and quick to reply. |
| acevedor2:
I hate soldering. That is why I love the IPAC. No soldering required. :) |
| QuackMasterDan:
I just ordered Project Arcade from amazon.com and it should be here on March 5th. I'm getting excited now. Is it unwise to start planning dimensions and buying parts? I'm currently tallying up the costs of everything, and I will most definitely be able to afford all of the parts. This next question is off this topics, but as I am building the machine out of 3/4" plywood, is it unwise to paint it with acrylic spray paint? And as another off topic question, I intend to use lexan to cover my control panel, but do not know where to buy it. With a quick search on google I find that most sellers are in European countries, and it is not possible to just buy a 50"x30" board. If I have to, I will get plexiglass, but for fear of cracking it, I'm willing to shell out more money for the polycarbonate (Lexan). |
| SavannahLion:
--- Quote from: QuackMasterDan on March 02, 2007, 05:20:09 pm ---And as another off topic question, I intend to use lexan to cover my control panel, but do not know where to buy it. With a quick search on google I find that most sellers are in European countries, and it is not possible to just buy a 50"x30" board. If I have to, I will get plexiglass, but for fear of cracking it, I'm willing to shell out more money for the polycarbonate (Lexan). --- End quote --- Whereabouts are you in California? If you live near the Capitol, I believe I know of at least one shop that sells Lexan. For extra money, they'll even cut, shape, and polish it for you. Otherwise, check the phonebook under "plastics" or "Plastics Fabricators." |
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