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| superbigjay:
Hello all, A few months ago (jan 2006), a friend of mine started it's own Arcade project. Knowing that I was someone who always has a project in mind, he was sending me pictures and stories about the progression of his project :blah:... I didn't take long before I decided that BYOA would be on my list of next projects >:D So July 1st 2006, I took the first step : I bought the ARCADE PROJECT book and start reading... The next months were taken to look at different project annoucements, try to figure out the CP layout and finish my ongoing project : kitchen renovations... 23 Dec 2006 : Kitchen is done (just before Christmas : we had 20 family members coming over) Feb 1st 2007: I have a good idea of the CP layout, the components I'll use. But I still haven't found the arcade theme. Without it, I can't start ordering stuff, since I don't know the "accent" color. March 2nd 2007: There's the "salon des reptiles" in Montreal (you can guess the translation here). We (girlfriend and I) bring my 2 nephews to it. We spent a few hours looking at many different kind of lizards. Finally my girlfriend tells me : It would be nice to have a Lizard at home. If the vivarium is nice, it could be used to decorate the living room ==> Lizard and desert theme!!! (I don't know if you see the power of that theme) At this moment, I looked in my girlfriend big beautiful blue eye and told her: As usual, you have an excellent idea! I will buid a nice wooden/glass vivarium (4 feet long) in one corner. On the wall we already have 2 wooden lamps (a turtle and a lizard) And on the other corner, we could put the Arcade with a Lizard theme ! Do I have to tell you what was the first reaction of my girlfriend when I told her I wanted to build an arcade the first time? But this time, it didn't seem to bother her :notworthy: The power of that theme is that not only I was finally able to choose the color for the arcade parts and start spending money, but I could put the arcade directly in the living room!!! :cheers: ------------------------------------------------ So here's the general idea: ------------------------------------------------ - lizard/desert theme (accent color : YELLOW) - cabinet based on UAII with slight modifications : I don't like the drawer.. + happ 2 player coin door (received) + stainless steel cabinet side : 4x8 sheet 0.024" (received) + 12" or 15" Yellow neon rings to light circular logos on the side like on NEON mame (might have to go another route, since the only 2 places I could find them online were out of stock and couldn't get more from company). :banghead: - 2 players cp + no spiner (there no games that uses spiner that I really love) + transluscent yellow trackball (received) + transluscent pushbuttons (received) + 2 mag-stik plus :no need to have a dedicated 4-way joystick (not ordered yet, might go with 2 happ 360 + dedicated 4-way) As you see, I'm not re-inventing the well. Just re-using ideas :laugh: ------------------------------------------------ Choosing the name: ------------------------------------------------ The Lizard requirements were: - vegetarian (girlfriend doesn't like mouse, crickets and even less worms) - docile (for beginner) - good size (12-24 inches) ==> Mali/niger Uromastyx This is how I ended up with the name "uroMAMEstyx". ------------------------------------------------ The lizard vivarium ------------------------------------------------ The lizard vivarium will probaly have a small logo with the name on it "uroVIVAstyx" The vivarium features are: - 4 feet long - 18 inches wide - roughly 16 inches high It will be a 2 story vivarium. Some kind of deluxe penthouse for lizard. The final dimensions should be something like: 48Lx18Wx48H I'll probably start a thread on another forum for the vivarium. If there's some interest for it, I'll post the link... PS: for the neon ring problem, I already have another thread: "trouble finding a yellow neon speaker ring 12-15in (or alternative)" in the Main Forum. (don't know how to insert a link to it...) If any of you have a suggestion, please don't hesitate to post. NOTE: English is my second language, so I'm sorry if there're many errors |
| superbigjay:
--- Quote from: superbigjay on March 17, 2007, 12:12:09 pm --- + 12" or 15" Yellow neon rings to light circular logos on the side like on NEON mame (might have to go another route, since the only 2 places I could find them online were out of stock and couldn't get more from company). :banghead: ... PS: for the neon ring problem, I already have another thread: "trouble finding a yellow neon speaker ring 12-15in (or alternative)" in the Main Forum. (don't know how to insert a link to it...) If any of you have a suggestion, please don't hesitate to post. --- End quote --- FYI: The neon ring issue is now resolved. Knievel suggested to use some LED strips. This is what I'll do. PS: my last project (kitchen) started in march 2006 and was supposed to be done in about 1-2 months. My girlfriend looked like this in dec 2006 : :angry: The deadline for this project is june 2007, because I need to build a fence for the dogs this summer. We'll see how the schedule hold up! |
| Kaytrim:
If you want to avoid having a dedicated 4-way joystick I would recommend using an Ultimarc U360 or find a used Midway 49-way or get a Happ 49-way stick and get the GPWiz49 interface from Groovy Game Gear. Both of these options give you the ability to program the stick for multiple setups, 8-way, 4-way, 4-way diagonal, 2-way vertical or horizontal. These options also have additional setups depending on the vendor. If you weren't on a time table I'd suggest waiting for Randy at Groovy Game Gear to release his new 49-way joystick and interface. I would also recommend that you steer away from the mag-sticks. I own their predecessors the T-Sticks and I was very unhappy with their performance in 8-way mode. With the restrictor set in 4-way mode they make an excellent dedicated 4-way stick though. TTFN :cheers: Kaytrim |
| superbigjay:
--- Quote from: Kaytrim on March 17, 2007, 02:23:11 pm ---I would also recommend that you steer away from the mag-sticks. --- End quote --- Thanks for the warning Kaytrim. I'll keep that in mind. Since most joystick use the same hole size in the CP, I can start finalizing the CP layout without knowing exactly which joystick I'll be using... Those 49-ways look interesting!! |
| Kaytrim:
You will want to be a little careful about getting buttons too close to the stick because of the mounting plate of the joystick. Do a Google for a program called CPSketch. This will help you with layout spacing and CP size. If you are going to go with a 49-way and plan on mounting it under the CP you will need a hole slightly bigger than a standard button. The larger hole is needed because the stick has a longer throw. Most other sticks have shorter throws and can use a 1 1/8" button hole. The other option is to flush mount the stick to the top of the CP. You will need to route or chisel part of the wood away so the top of the mounting plate is flush with the top of the CP. I would wait to cut your CP until you get all your parts together then make a mock up out of cardboard to get the feel of how they controls are laid out. TTFN :cheers: Kaytrim |
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