Author Topic: Timoe's Mini Sticks (Read 73200 times)

Timoe · « **on:** April 25, 2007, 08:03:58 pm »

Uh oh! What are these??!!

The sides and back are 3/4" mdf (2 pieces laminated together)

The top is 5/8" mdf

The bottom is 1/4" ~~mdf~~ plexiglass

I'm just waiting for the glue to dry then I'm going to flush trim the pieces and route a 45 degree chamfer around the edges of the laminated pieces.

Knievel · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2007, 09:29:06 pm »

Cookbook holders?

leapinlew · « **Reply #2 on:** April 25, 2007, 09:48:50 pm »

Styx eh?

Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto,
Mata ah-oo hima de
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto,
Himitsu wo shiri tai

Donkey_Kong · « **Reply #3 on:** April 25, 2007, 10:07:48 pm »

Thank you very much, Mr. Roboto
For doing the jobs that nobody wants to

theCoder · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2007, 10:27:14 pm »

Quote from: Timoe on April 25, 2007, 08:03:58 pm

Uh oh! What are these??!!

Let's see.... A soldering iron and hacked game controller in the background? I'm thinking dual level spice rack for the wife.

Timoe · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2007, 11:41:27 pm »

Quote from: theCoder on April 25, 2007, 10:27:14 pm

Quote from: Timoe on April 25, 2007, 08:03:58 pm
Uh oh! What are these??!!
Let's see.... A soldering iron and hacked game controller in the background? I'm thinking dual level spice rack for the wife.

Thats funny. I guess I could make a spice rack that looks like a game controller/cook book holder.

I really have no idea why I'm even making these.

If someone reading this decides that they want them, they will certainly be available.

I should have taken a shot to show the scale, they are pretty small. The CPT is smaller than 8x11. I'm thinking I'll make one white and one black.

waldo · « **Reply #6 on:** April 25, 2007, 11:42:40 pm »

Im thinking they will be used for pillocking

the mud sport where you skip across mud flats on wooden shoes

blueznl · « **Reply #7 on:** April 26, 2007, 05:25:48 pm »

Props for a home brew Star Trek episode?

Timoe · « **Reply #8 on:** April 26, 2007, 08:52:52 pm »

I dont know why but I decided to use glue and dowels to hold the case together. I guess I just didnt want to use putty and deal with all that sanding to cover screw holes.

The cases fit together pretty tight. I'm going to wait and see if I come up with any more ideas before I glue em together.

The top panel is held down a little less than 1/8" from the top of the side to allow for a plexiglass cover over the CP.

shorthair · « **Reply #9 on:** April 28, 2007, 01:30:02 am »

Yeah, I immediately thought mini-panels.

danny_galaga · « **Reply #10 on:** April 28, 2007, 05:32:19 am »

Quote from: blueznl on April 26, 2007, 05:25:48 pm

Props for a home brew Star Trek episode?

im thinking more along the lines of blakes 7, or doctor who

patrickl · « **Reply #11 on:** April 28, 2007, 09:02:38 am »

Quote from: danny_galaga on April 28, 2007, 05:32:19 am

Quote from: blueznl on April 26, 2007, 05:25:48 pm
Props for a home brew Star Trek episode?

im thinking more along the lines of blakes 7, or doctor who

Maybe for the sequel of Redemption 101?

psychotech · « **Reply #12 on:** April 28, 2007, 08:38:28 pm »

They look good, whatever they are..

Still, I'm sure we all need MORE PICS!

Timoe · « **Reply #13 on:** April 28, 2007, 11:38:38 pm »

Quote from: psychotech on April 28, 2007, 08:38:28 pm

Still, I'm sure we all need MORE PICS!

I gotchyer Pics-

I thought it would be cool to use the roundover bit on the cable hole in the back. I used it on both sides just to make it look smooth. I think I saw theCoder do it once.

Here is a before and after pic.

Timoe · « **Reply #14 on:** April 28, 2007, 11:41:13 pm »

I read in a recent ShopNotes magazine that it is good to smooth out the endgrain of mdf with drywall mud if you are going to be painting it. I had some 20minute mud that I snatched from a jobsite and so here we are.

I had an imperfection in one of the pieces due to bad math so this should fix that end piece.

Timoe · « **Reply #15 on:** April 28, 2007, 11:49:01 pm »

I have always wanted to try those Japanese style joysticks and buttons. Thats really why I am making these things. I am modeling them after the Byrdo.org style cases.

So far, every control panel I have made has had the top of the CP open or removable. Its just how I've always done it. This time the construction will be more like a commercial joystick where the wiring is accessed through the bottom.

I will have 4 screws that go through the rubber feet into the four corners of the bottom of the box. The control panel top will be permanently attached to the box.

For this reason I decided to use hardwood in the four corners as opposed to mdf. Mdf just comes apart too easily if you are taking screws in and out of it all the time to access the insides.

In this pic you can see how I have clamped and glued the hardwood pieces to the mdf. The corner pieces have a matching 2 degree slope to maintain the angle and the support.

Timoe · « **Reply #16 on:** April 29, 2007, 01:41:44 am »

I used 1/4" dowels on the front piece and 3/8" dowels on the back piece.

The drill press makes it real nice to drill plumb into the side of the mdf.

Knievel · « **Reply #17 on:** April 29, 2007, 11:18:56 am »

Think you just set some sort of record for #of clamps used on a piece this size.

Drywall mud works great for sealing end grain. Bondo Spot Putty(the red stuff in a tube) works great too and dries fast. I've been using it instead of wood filler for some time now.

Timoe · « **Reply #18 on:** April 29, 2007, 02:10:47 pm »

Yeah I used a lot of glue and clamps, but they're solid.

A little more mud and sanding and they'll be ready for primer.

leapinlew · « **Reply #19 on:** April 29, 2007, 04:05:31 pm »

Some serious woodworking going on here - looks great.

Timoe · « **Reply #20 on:** April 29, 2007, 07:09:55 pm »

Spray paint is so smooth.

Timoe · « **Reply #21 on:** April 29, 2007, 11:35:06 pm »

Here is another gratuitous pic showing the smoothness of spray paint.

I used a gloss rustoleum.

1. Do you think I should use a few coats of glossy clear coat? Any recommendations for product? Spray on, etc?

Also, now I'm looking for artwork. In keeping with the japanese theme I imagine some anime artwork if not street fighter style.

2. Any recommendations of desktop wallpaper or artwork websites?

shorthair · « **Reply #22 on:** April 30, 2007, 01:19:14 am »

Ohhhhh...styx/sticks. I thought something literary-themed from that name.

theCoder · « **Reply #23 on:** April 30, 2007, 01:48:20 am »

Quote from: Timoe on April 29, 2007, 11:35:06 pm

Here is another gratuitous pic showing the smoothness of spray paint.

I used a gloss rustoleum.

1. Do you think I should use a few coats of glossy clear coat? Any recommendations for product? Spray on, etc?

Also, now I'm looking for artwork. In keeping with the japanese theme I imagine some anime artwork if not street fighter style.

2. Any recommendations of desktop wallpaper or artwork websites?

What ever you do, I would not recommend 8 color coats followed by 5 clear coat. Way too much. I'd definitely go with one or two coats of a clear lacquer. I used stuff in a spray can. Just make sure to hit it with steel wool or 600+ grit paper between coats.

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 30, 2007, 07:30:21 am »

Nice work so far Tim, I'm guessing one of these is going to be your Ms Pacman right? What is the other one going to be?

Timoe · « **Reply #25 on:** April 30, 2007, 08:59:15 am »

Quote from: theCoder on April 30, 2007, 01:48:20 am

What ever you do, I would not recommend 8 color coats followed by 5 clear coat. Way too much. I'd definitely go with one or two coats of a clear lacquer. I used stuff in a spray can. Just make sure to hit it with steel wool or 600+ grit paper between coats.

Yeah I dont want to put any more work into these things than I have to, they're sort of a side project right now. I've always wanted to try the spray on poly. We'll give it a go.

Timoe · « **Reply #26 on:** April 30, 2007, 09:00:52 am »

Quote from: stephenp1983 on April 30, 2007, 07:30:21 am

Nice work so far Tim, I'm guessing one of these is going to be your Ms Pacman right? What is the other one going to be?

Actually I havent started on our panels yet. I'm actually at the wiring/troubleshooting stage with another project right now and I was just working on these little guys in my off time.

vrf · « **Reply #27 on:** April 30, 2007, 10:34:47 am »

Great technique with the Bondo-patched MDF and a quality paint job. Looks almost like real wood, especially with the beveled sides instead of t-molding. It'd be cool to see that style on a little bartop cab.

Great work!

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 30, 2007, 06:53:27 pm »

What are you working on now? Did you ever finish that big steering wheel thing you did after mine. I kinda lost track of it.

Timoe · « **Reply #29 on:** May 02, 2007, 08:40:17 pm »

Quote from: stephenp1983 on April 30, 2007, 06:53:27 pm

What are you working on now? Did you ever finish that big steering wheel thing you did after mine. I kinda lost track of it.

The guy is coming to pick it up right now.

I'm still learnin how to use spray paint.

Timoe · « **Reply #30 on:** May 04, 2007, 09:14:44 pm »

We're going to use Sanwa JLF joysticks in these little guys. Thank you Ponyboy for the fast service.

These JLF sticks are sure different. The joy itself is tiny but it has all these odd shapes jutting out of it. I want to mount it flush with the surface of the control panel and then cover it with plexi.

Timoe · « **Reply #31 on:** May 04, 2007, 09:15:17 pm »

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Timoe · « **Reply #32 on:** May 04, 2007, 09:15:44 pm »

On the Sanwa JLF stick there are these weird little plastic pieces jutting out just under the mounting plate.

Timoe · « **Reply #33 on:** May 04, 2007, 09:16:10 pm »

Step three:

The JLF features a nice wire plug to make it look all tidy, but it juts out at the bottom and the 5/8" mdf is too thick for it to sit properly.

Here is the notch I cleared out for the wiring harness.

Timoe · « **Reply #34 on:** May 04, 2007, 09:17:00 pm »

For fun I added some button holes & buttons.

patrickl · « **Reply #35 on:** May 05, 2007, 04:31:09 am »

Looks pretty neat and tidy with all those templates.

BTW Love the dovetails!

NiteWalker · « **Reply #36 on:** May 05, 2007, 08:53:23 am »

Nice job on the sanwa mounting templates.

I use a similar system but only use two templates.

Aurich · « **Reply #37 on:** May 05, 2007, 12:26:12 pm »

Sanwa snap ins are so satisfying after threading those long ass Happ buttons.

Did you get some .110 QD for the buttons?

Timoe · « **Reply #38 on:** May 05, 2007, 09:14:47 pm »

Quote from: Aurich on May 05, 2007, 12:26:12 pm

Did you get some .110 QD for the buttons?

No I didnt, I was contemplating solder cause it can make the wires look so tidy. But I like the idea of keeping the parts in pristine condition.

Any suggestions on where to get the tiny QD's? Home depot, auto parts store, etc?

NiteWalker · « **Reply #39 on:** May 05, 2007, 09:18:05 pm »

I get em here. They're excellent quality and the fit is very tight. They won't fall off. On sanwa applications I highly recommend quick disconnects for replacing the buttons as they don't last as long as Happ buttons.

theCoder · « **Reply #40 on:** May 05, 2007, 10:49:39 pm »

Man, that joystick has a low profile. How thick is it?

Timoe · « **Reply #41 on:** May 06, 2007, 05:02:52 am »

Quote from: theCoder on May 05, 2007, 10:49:39 pm

Man, that joystick has a low profile. How thick is it?

Its pretty tiny. From the top of the mounting plate to the very bottom of the joystick is about 1-3/8".

This is my new favorite joystick. It feels great. Much better than the Sanwa JLW (or J-Stick)

The microswitches have a loudish click but it is closer to the cherry microswitch sound and less of a "ping" like the X-arcade switches. The action is light and precise though perhaps not as light as the j-stick. Each direction is very pronounced and it is clear when you are at a diagonal vs up,down,left,right. It really feels like the Cadillac of japanese sticks.

NiteWalker · « **Reply #42 on:** May 06, 2007, 08:54:06 am »

The JLF is my favorite as well. I love how responsive they are.

Timoe · « **Reply #43 on:** May 06, 2007, 06:48:28 pm »

I decided to use 1/4" plexiglass for the bottom. I always think its fun to see the insides.

So I drilled through the four corners and I will mount the rubber feet through the plexi. (I'll post a picture of the feet installed in a few days)

I put a 45 degree bevel around the edge of the glass just to look cool.

Timoe · « **Reply #44 on:** May 06, 2007, 10:37:49 pm »

I've got the tops pretty well machined. I need to put them on the drill press for the plexiglass hold downs but I'll get to that later.

I am painting the tops white but they will get covered with artwork later.

Knievel · « **Reply #45 on:** May 07, 2007, 12:12:03 am »

Nice work. Those babies look like they are molded from plastic or something.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #46 on:** May 07, 2007, 09:53:36 am »

Boy have I missed out by not following this thread closely.

Nice job on the templates, they will definitely help speed things up and give them a professional look. I have to agree with Knievel, after the paint the panels look like molded plastic. Sweet job on the paint.

TTFN

Kaytrim

theCoder · « **Reply #47 on:** May 07, 2007, 10:38:23 am »

Aren't the Sanwa pushbuttons designed for a metal panel? Do the tabs press against the sidewalls of the hole? Great progress.

NiteWalker · « **Reply #48 on:** May 07, 2007, 10:40:33 am »

Snap ins would. The ones he's using are screw ins though. They work the same as Happ buttons but you still have to mount them in pretty thin material.

Timoe · « **Reply #49 on:** May 08, 2007, 12:07:22 am »

Quote from: NiteWalker on May 05, 2007, 08:53:23 am

Nice job on the sanwa mounting templates.
I use a similar system but only use two templates.

I'd love to see pictures of your setup.

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #50 on:** May 08, 2007, 07:58:54 am »

Looking great so far, blows my doa 4 stick out of the water for a small 1 player solution

Timoe · « **Reply #51 on:** May 08, 2007, 11:20:56 pm »

Quote from: stephenp1983 on May 08, 2007, 07:58:54 am

Looking great so far, blows my doa 4 stick out of the water for a small 1 player solution

Thanks.

I'm just having fun now.

Here is a pic of the feet installed. And the two tone paint job. Hmmmm, I wonder why I did that?

.....

NiteWalker · « **Reply #52 on:** May 08, 2007, 11:24:35 pm »

Very nice.

I like the blue and black one.

Timoe · « **Reply #53 on:** May 08, 2007, 11:29:23 pm »

Quote from: NiteWalker on May 08, 2007, 11:24:35 pm

Very nice.

I like the blue and black one.

Thank you,

It looks like we have an offer on one of these guys already. But I am sure there will be more....

Timoe · « **Reply #54 on:** May 08, 2007, 11:54:31 pm »

Here are some preview pics.

I used a round over bit on the front edges of the plexiglass so its comfortable on the wrists.

NiteWalker · « **Reply #55 on:** May 08, 2007, 11:56:35 pm »

Again, very nice.

Any artwork planned?

Timoe · « **Reply #56 on:** May 09, 2007, 12:01:07 am »

Quote from: NiteWalker on May 08, 2007, 11:56:35 pm

Again, very nice.

Any artwork planned?

I've been perusing alot of anime stuff online. If they end up taken by other people then I will certainly leave it up to the buyer.

The panel top is just under 8.5 x 11 so it will be real easy to print at home on photo paper and change out if need be.

Jeff AMN · « **Reply #57 on:** May 09, 2007, 12:13:31 am »

Simply stunning. Great work.

I'd LOVE to have one of those to pack on vacations. I could throw it in my carry on and hook it up to my laptop while out on the road.

bfauska · « **Reply #58 on:** May 09, 2007, 01:01:54 am »

Those are looking really nice. The definitely look like a commercial product, in a good way.

Quote from: Jeff AMN on May 09, 2007, 12:13:31 am

Simply stunning. Great work.

I'd LOVE to have one of those to pack on vacations. I could throw it in my carry on and hook it up to my laptop while out on the road.

I brought my 1 player controller on a business trip I am on right now and thought about carrying on the controller and then playing on the plane just to see what kind of looks I would get, but then I realized that the stupid little tray is too small for the laptop and CP and there isn't room from my belly to the tray to fit my controller. I could play in the airport but that's just not as funny.

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #59 on:** May 09, 2007, 03:37:15 pm »

NIIIIIIIIIICE! Love the window on the bottom.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #60 on:** May 09, 2007, 03:43:24 pm »

Excellent work so far Timoe. You are getting me pumped to build one or two of these little bad boys myself.

'Supose I need to get Dad's Bartop done first though

TTFN

Kaytrim

shardian · « **Reply #61 on:** May 09, 2007, 03:48:54 pm »

Very sweet!
I am always blown away by the level of skill some of you guys show on here. I just consider my stuff a success when the pieces are close to square - I could never do what you do.

theCoder · « **Reply #62 on:** May 10, 2007, 02:27:33 am »

Oh, man, I could have used one of these recently on a business trip. Very nice job on the paint. Sorry if you mentioned it earlier, but what are the finished outside dimensions of the box, primarily the height? I'm also interested to know how much it weighs when all is said and done. Look'n great!

Timoe · « **Reply #63 on:** May 10, 2007, 09:18:41 pm »

Quote from: theCoder on May 10, 2007, 02:27:33 am

what are the finished outside dimensions of the box, primarily the height?

The outside of the box is: 14" x 9" x 3.25" tall

The control panel top is: 10.75" x 7.25"

Here are some art ideas I printed earlier today. I am not happy with either of them. I have about 45 other options in my CP art folder to try out. Looks like I'll be printing and cutting for a bit.

Timoe · « **Reply #64 on:** May 10, 2007, 10:08:55 pm »

Here is another idea

NiteWalker · « **Reply #65 on:** May 11, 2007, 01:18:58 am »

Awesome job.

patrickl · « **Reply #66 on:** May 11, 2007, 02:58:08 am »

Quote from: Timoe on May 10, 2007, 10:08:55 pm

Here is another idea

The white one is nice yes. Clean.

javeryh · « **Reply #67 on:** May 11, 2007, 09:33:29 am »

Simply beautiful. You have some serious talent. Sorry if this has been covered but what is going inside of these things? An iPac or something? Also, what's the center button for?

Timoe · « **Reply #68 on:** May 11, 2007, 10:09:25 am »

These guys are for sale, so I dunno whats going in them yet. xbox or PC gamepad pcb probably.

I have a couple of USB gamepads that I will hack for them but I am going to come up with a standard wiring and terminal block layout so I can have some consistency in the future. I hope to have the same screw/drill pattern for the terminal block and pcb for a PC gamepad or an xbox gamepad pcb. ...hopefully.

The center button is a start button.

I figure if they are used for a console then you dont really need the select button and if they are used for mame and you're hooked up to a PC you can reach over and press the coin (5) key on your keyboard.

NiteWalker · « **Reply #69 on:** May 11, 2007, 12:00:33 pm »

That's the way I view joysticks for consoles too. No select button. Arcades don't have select buttons, I don't see the need for console sticks to have em.

KenToad · « **Reply #70 on:** May 11, 2007, 03:15:09 pm »

Quote from: Timoe on May 11, 2007, 10:09:25 am

These guys are for sale, so I dunno whats going in them yet. xbox or PC gamepad pcb probably.

I have a couple of USB gamepads that I will hack for them but I am going to come up with a standard wiring and terminal block layout so I can have some consistency in the future. I hope to have the same screw/drill pattern for the terminal block and pcb for a PC gamepad or an xbox gamepad pcb. ...hopefully.

The center button is a start button.

I figure if they are used for a console then you dont really need the select button and if they are used for mame and you're hooked up to a PC you can reach over and press the coin (5) key on your keyboard.

I love the look of these things. Fantastic work. But, why bother putting a start button on there if you don't put a coin button somewhere? If it's mainly for design purposes, then nice work, but I don't buy that everyone wants to have the coin button conveniently located on a nearby keyboard. I know I don't want to reach over and find the 5 button every time I want to insert a few more coins. Alternatively, I guess you could set all your arcade games to freeplay. But, I kind of like the insert coin sounds in street fighter.

Timoe · « **Reply #71 on:** May 11, 2007, 03:26:17 pm »

Quote from: KenToad on May 11, 2007, 03:15:09 pm

Quote from: Timoe on May 11, 2007, 10:09:25 am
These guys are for sale, so I dunno whats going in them yet. xbox or PC gamepad pcb probably.

I have a couple of USB gamepads that I will hack for them but I am going to come up with a standard wiring and terminal block layout so I can have some consistency in the future. I hope to have the same screw/drill pattern for the terminal block and pcb for a PC gamepad or an xbox gamepad pcb. ...hopefully.

The center button is a start button.

I figure if they are used for a console then you dont really need the select button and if they are used for mame and you're hooked up to a PC you can reach over and press the coin (5) key on your keyboard.

I love the look of these things. Fantastic work. But, why bother putting a start button on there if you don't put a coin button somewhere? If it's mainly for design purposes, then nice work, but I don't buy that everyone wants to have the coin button conveniently located on a nearby keyboard. I know I don't want to reach over and find the 5 button every time I want to insert a few more coins. Alternatively, I guess you could set all your arcade games to freeplay. But, I kind of like the insert coin sounds in street fighter.

For you Ken, It's a coin button then

Timoe · « **Reply #72 on:** May 11, 2007, 11:18:53 pm »

I need some help here. Option A or B?

Kremmit · « **Reply #73 on:** May 11, 2007, 11:53:32 pm »

B looks better to me.

dweebs0r · « **Reply #74 on:** May 12, 2007, 08:37:37 am »

Wow!

Great job as usual Tim.

These are your best builds yet.

As for the interface, hack both a gamepad and a usb stick and make a multi-platform setup.

-D

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #75 on:** May 12, 2007, 04:10:34 pm »

I like the first picture alot better, but I dont know how well it goes with the button colors.

Timoe · « **Reply #76 on:** May 12, 2007, 08:11:33 pm »

Okay, I think this is pretty much it. This way they are both Guilty Gear themed sticks.

I have another piece of art with Dizzy (chick on the black stick) on a black background. I may swap it out for the one on the white background.

I'm going to go ahead and clean up the plexi and add the screws.

KenToad · « **Reply #77 on:** May 12, 2007, 09:48:01 pm »

It's a coin button and a start button?

NiteWalker · « **Reply #78 on:** May 13, 2007, 12:16:58 am »

Very nice!

The baiken stick gets my vote. She's hot and she's one of my characters too.

The plexi bottoms are a very nice touch. I may try that sometime on one of my sticks.

Great job!

Can't wait to see what next comes out of your shop.

Timoe · « **Reply #79 on:** May 13, 2007, 12:29:17 am »

Quote from: NiteWalker on May 13, 2007, 12:16:58 am

Very nice!
The baiken stick gets my vote. She's hot and she's one of my characters too.
The plexi bottoms are a very nice touch. I may try that sometime on one of my sticks.

Great job!
Can't wait to see what next comes out of your shop.

Thanks. Well I really like the wire harness for the JLF joysticks. It has enabled some extra slots on the 12-position terminal block.

Oh I dunno +5V and some other things. Maybe I can take advantage of the +5V, the colors inside the box, the plexi bottom, the fact that the feet raise the box 1/4" off the table to make some cool effects?

......

I've still got one cool step to try on these guys.

theCoder · « **Reply #80 on:** May 13, 2007, 12:36:37 am »

Some blue LED's on the bottom pointing down & out would really look cool.

Timoe · « **Reply #81 on:** May 13, 2007, 12:41:42 am »

Quote from: theCoder on May 13, 2007, 12:36:37 am

Some blue LED's on the bottom pointing down & out would really look cool.

hmmmm.

Kremmit · « **Reply #82 on:** May 14, 2007, 11:53:56 am »

Quote from: theCoder on May 13, 2007, 12:36:37 am

Some blue LED's on the bottom pointing down & out would really look cool.

Hey, does your hacked gamepad have force-feedback? Wire up some superbrights to strobe whenever the FF gets triggered.

Timoe · « **Reply #83 on:** May 14, 2007, 02:16:45 pm »

URTH

Check this out

Timoe · « **Reply #84 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:28:04 am »

I hate to keep posting just to take up bandwidth but I found a better way to mount the sanwa buttons

BLAM!

dweebs0r · « **Reply #85 on:** May 20, 2007, 12:47:02 pm »

Thats pretty slick, Timoe.

I like the new avatar too. You practicing your Photoshop?

Timoe · « **Reply #86 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:11:23 pm »

Quote from: dweebs0r on May 20, 2007, 12:47:02 pm

Thats pretty slick, Timoe.

I like the new avatar too. You practicing your Photoshop?

I wish, I am planning on teaching myself with some online tutorials but the last couple of days I've been in the shop building panels for folks. That avatar was made by someone over at the Shoryuken forums.

Thanks for the positive feedback.

Here are some updated designs. I found a way to slim down the size of the stick quite a bit.

Also, I added the Coin/Select button with the start button on the back for Kentoad

Donkey_Kong · « **Reply #87 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:32:55 pm »

That is friggin' awesome Timoe...

Timoe · « **Reply #88 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:44:22 pm »

Thanks again. I used more dowels on these. Here is a diagram showing where they are.

javeryh · « **Reply #89 on:** May 20, 2007, 04:23:13 pm »

You sure are whipping these things out. They are so cool! You make me want to give one a try - too bad I've got a wet cabinet in the shop/garage so I can't use the table saw right now or else it would be on.

NiteWalker · « **Reply #90 on:** May 20, 2007, 06:46:59 pm »

Slick design.

KenToad · « **Reply #91 on:** May 20, 2007, 08:51:09 pm »

Quote from: Timoe on May 20, 2007, 02:11:23 pm

Quote from: dweebs0r on May 20, 2007, 12:47:02 pm
Thats pretty slick, Timoe.

I like the new avatar too. You practicing your Photoshop?

I wish, I am planning on teaching myself with some online tutorials but the last couple of days I've been in the shop building panels for folks. That avatar was made by someone over at the Shoryuken forums.

Thanks for the positive feedback.

Here are some updated designs. I found a way to slim down the size of the stick quite a bit.

Also, I added the Coin/Select button with the start button on the back for Kentoad

Supersweet!!!!

I love them, amazingly clean design.

I'll take 5% commission for the use of my suggestion.

spacies · « **Reply #92 on:** May 21, 2007, 04:44:52 am »

Timoe, you build the ---smurfing--- coolest panels. No-one does it better.

One word: Awesome!

theCoder · « **Reply #93 on:** May 21, 2007, 09:52:39 am »

The dowel pins add a lot of strength. Nice design.

Loki · « **Reply #94 on:** May 29, 2007, 09:32:54 am »

Looks great! I love it

Timoe · « **Reply #95 on:** June 03, 2007, 12:54:27 am »

mmmmmmm, Teak smells so gooooooood....

usedelectronics · « **Reply #96 on:** June 03, 2007, 02:09:48 am »

Quote from: Timoe on May 20, 2007, 01:28:04 am

I hate to keep posting just to take up bandwidth but I found a better way to mount the sanwa buttons

BLAM!

Hmmm...
That's a interesting technique YOU found there!

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=62819.0

Along with the "Designed to fit in a flat rate box concept!

At any rate... Nice looking sticks, Wish I still had time to build more myself.

Timoe · « **Reply #97 on:** June 03, 2007, 08:28:14 am »

Quote from: usedelectronics on June 03, 2007, 02:09:48 am

Quote from: Timoe on May 20, 2007, 01:28:04 am
I hate to keep posting just to take up bandwidth but I found a better way to mount the sanwa buttons

BLAM!

Hmmm...
That's a interesting technique YOU found there!

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=62819.0

Along with the "Designed to fit in a flat rate box concept!

At any rate... Nice looking sticks, Wish I still had time to build more myself.

Wow guy, if the search function worked, or better yet if I actually used the search function I might have seen your old boxes. Good job. Your sticks look nice.

Here are some pics from our first happy customer. (Wiring, art and part installation by Customer - Urth)

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #98 on:** June 03, 2007, 09:21:34 am »

I love the clear buttons that really looks sharp Tim.

Timoe · « **Reply #99 on:** June 03, 2007, 09:43:38 am »

Quote from: stephenp1983 on June 03, 2007, 09:21:34 am

I love the clear buttons that really looks sharp Tim.

Dont forget I still have a trackball that belongs to you. We gotta get that in a project somehow!

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #100 on:** June 03, 2007, 10:48:32 am »

Yeah I know lol. I might end up selling it since I'm doing the bartops now. I'm going to order one that I'm going to put together for myself this week with an ultrastick. The one for my dad I'll still need help on because I wanna do the two magstick plus joysticks on.

theCoder · « **Reply #101 on:** June 03, 2007, 11:21:54 am »

I'd recommend going with socket head screws instead of Philips on the Plexiglas. They come in flat head like your current screw, or you can go with a button head. IMHO, they look more professional than Philips heads.

Congrats on your first sale. You should sell a bunch. Hopefully you can get the process down so that you don't make $0.24 per hour for your labor. Looks great!

Timoe · « **Reply #102 on:** June 03, 2007, 01:03:08 pm »

Quote from: theCoder on June 03, 2007, 11:21:54 am

I'd recommend going with socket head screws instead of Philips on the Plexiglas. They come in flat head like your current screw, or you can go with a button head. IMHO, they look more professional than Philips heads.

Congrats on your first sale. You should sell a bunch. Hopefully you can get the process down so that you don't make $0.24 per hour for your labor. Looks great!

Awesome. Actually, we offer a range of decorative screws. This guy wanted those screws. I gotta look into the alan style or button heads

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #103 on:** June 03, 2007, 03:41:14 pm »

Tim I pmed you let me know if you got it as Im not sure it went through. IT was a question about these sticks.

KenToad · « **Reply #104 on:** June 03, 2007, 10:51:23 pm »

Where's my 5% commission.

Keep up the good work.

isamu · « **Reply #105 on:** June 05, 2007, 09:54:28 pm »

Quote from: Timoe on June 03, 2007, 08:28:14 am

Here are some pics from our first happy customer.

...breathtaking!

SNAAKE · « **Reply #106 on:** June 11, 2007, 02:48:49 pm »

obviously Timoe is GOD !

Timoe · « **Reply #107 on:** June 11, 2007, 10:18:47 pm »

thanks, we've really found our niche with these little sticks. I've already built 3 more but I cant post pics until they are complete. We're just waiting on parts. They are getting crazy now. I cant wait to share.

urth · « **Reply #108 on:** June 12, 2007, 07:26:05 pm »

yay timoe

:

Kaytrim · « **Reply #109 on:** June 12, 2007, 09:23:06 pm »

Once I get my act together you are going to have some competition Timoe.

You have some killer sticks keep up the good work.

TTFN
Kaytrim

Timoe · « **Reply #110 on:** June 12, 2007, 10:22:21 pm »

Quote from: Kaytrim on June 12, 2007, 09:23:06 pm

Once I get my act together you are going to have some competition Timoe. You have some killer sticks keep up the good work.

TTFN
Kaytrim

I dont look at it like competition, I look at it as help

I'm freagin' swimming in orders right now. If my wife wasnt helping me stay organized and what not I'd be in big trouble.

And Kaytrim, thats one heck of a bartop you've built.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #111 on:** June 13, 2007, 10:02:30 am »

Quote from: Timoe on June 12, 2007, 10:22:21 pm

I dont look at it like competition, I look at it as help

I'm freagin' swimming in orders right now. If my wife wasnt helping me stay organized and what not I'd be in big trouble.

In that case, once I get the basement finished off I will be more than happy to give you some help.

you have pm

Quote from: Timoe on June 12, 2007, 10:22:21 pm

And Kaytrim, thats one heck of a bartop you've built.

Thanks, there was a heck of a lot of work in that thing.

If I can get the trackball to work 100% then it'll be golden.

urth · « **Reply #112 on:** June 15, 2007, 07:20:20 am »

can't wait for the mini teak

Timoe · « **Reply #113 on:** June 28, 2007, 12:32:45 am »

The June '07 Fleet has arrived. ....

Artwork and parts where installed by the customer, Urth, on this one.

Specifications:
-Sanwa JLF with Octagonal Gate
-Seimitsu buttons
-Wired for PS2
-Teak case

Timoe · « **Reply #114 on:** June 28, 2007, 12:35:38 am »

Stick for Kaden Dark-

Specifications:
-Sanwa JLF with Cherry microswitches
-Seimitsu buttons
-Wired for Xbox360
-Illuminated undercarriage

Timoe · « **Reply #115 on:** June 28, 2007, 12:38:38 am »

Stick for Mepaphoros-

Specifications:
-Happ P360
-Seimitsu buttons
-Wired for Xbox360
-Illuminated undercarriage

isamu · « **Reply #116 on:** June 28, 2007, 02:06:39 am »

HOLY...

.................S-H-I-T-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!-!

dweebs0r · « **Reply #117 on:** June 28, 2007, 07:19:41 am »

Wow!

Very nice.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #118 on:** June 28, 2007, 10:27:40 am »

OMG Timoe

those sticks are killer. What are you using to get the print on the plexi?

Kaytrim

*EDIT, and where do you get the clear buttons where the artwork is inserted?

malelanct · « **Reply #119 on:** June 28, 2007, 05:01:04 pm »

Quote from: Kaytrim on June 28, 2007, 10:27:40 am

OMG Timoe those sticks are killer. What are you using to get the print on the plexi?

Kaytrim

*EDIT, and where do you get the clear buttons where the artwork is inserted?

that looks like a vinyl decal but it could been stencil painted on the plexi,

arcadefever · « **Reply #120 on:** June 28, 2007, 05:51:50 pm »

I WANT ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PM SENT

Timoe · « **Reply #121 on:** June 28, 2007, 09:54:04 pm »

Quote from: Kaytrim on June 28, 2007, 10:27:40 am

OMG Timoe those sticks are killer. What are you using to get the print on the plexi?

Kaytrim

*EDIT, and where do you get the clear buttons where the artwork is inserted?

Kaytrim-

I am a general contractor and my signage guy has a plotter to cut adhesive backed vinyl or ....... PAINT MASK. So I have him reverse whatever image I need and then he plots it on the painters mask and I apply it like a stencil to the plexi and spray paint it.

The buttons come from Ponyboy and are Seimitsu, they were special order though, I dont think he stocks them. Akihabarashop.com sells them like hot cakes though

They are freagin tight. You pop out the plunger and use your off cuts for your button holes and just squeeze the off cut into the plunger of the button and WHA LA.

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #122 on:** June 29, 2007, 07:28:28 am »

Really nice work Timoe, makes me want one to replace me doa4 stick

Kaytrim · « **Reply #123 on:** June 29, 2007, 09:58:26 am »

Quote from: Timoe on June 28, 2007, 09:54:04 pm

Quote from: Kaytrim on June 28, 2007, 10:27:40 am
OMG Timoe those sticks are killer. What are you using to get the print on the plexi?

Kaytrim

*EDIT, and where do you get the clear buttons where the artwork is inserted?

Kaytrim-

I am a general contractor and my signage guy has a plotter to cut adhesive backed vinyl or ....... PAINT MASK. So I have him reverse whatever image I need and then he plots it on the painters mask and I apply it like a stencil to the plexi and spray paint it.

Are those paint masks reusable and what is the cost?

Quote from: Timoe on June 28, 2007, 09:54:04 pm

The buttons come from Ponyboy and are Seimitsu, they were special order though, I dont think he stocks them. Akihabarashop.com sells them like hot cakes though

They are freagin tight. You pop out the plunger and use your off cuts for your button holes and just squeeze the off cut into the plunger of the button and WHA LA.

Yea I asked Ponyboy about those buttons and he said he dosen't carry them. In your opinion who is a better source for the Japanese parts? It seems like you have worked with both Ponyboy and Akihabarashop. (btw what are the part numbers for those buttons?)

Thanks and TTFN
Kaytrim

malelanct · « **Reply #124 on:** June 29, 2007, 10:36:09 am »

Quote from: Kaytrim on June 29, 2007, 09:58:26 am

Quote from: Timoe on June 28, 2007, 09:54:04 pm
Quote from: Kaytrim on June 28, 2007, 10:27:40 am
OMG Timoe those sticks are killer. What are you using to get the print on the plexi?

Kaytrim

*EDIT, and where do you get the clear buttons where the artwork is inserted?

Kaytrim-

I am a general contractor and my signage guy has a plotter to cut adhesive backed vinyl or ....... PAINT MASK. So I have him reverse whatever image I need and then he plots it on the painters mask and I apply it like a stencil to the plexi and spray paint it.

Are those paint masks reusable and what is the cost?

Quote from: Timoe on June 28, 2007, 09:54:04 pm
The buttons come from Ponyboy and are Seimitsu, they were special order though, I dont think he stocks them. Akihabarashop.com sells them like hot cakes though

They are freagin tight. You pop out the plunger and use your off cuts for your button holes and just squeeze the off cut into the plunger of the button and WHA LA.

Yea I asked Ponyboy about those buttons and he said he dosen't carry them. In your opinion who is a better source for the Japanese parts? It seems like you have worked with both Ponyboy and Akihabarashop. (btw what are the part numbers for those buttons?)

Thanks and TTFN
Kaytrim

vinyl paint masks are not reusable, they should be relatively cheap, goto any signshop and ask if he can cut them for you, if you have the image in vector he shouldnt charge you more then machine time and material, and paint mask is pretty cheap (around 1$ a yard)

i also have a plotter/cutter and i could cut you some stuff but it would have to be a significant amount to warrant paying shipping

btw generally machine time is around 1$ a minute. but if the image is vectored it shouldnt take very long at all

Jeff AMN · « **Reply #125 on:** June 29, 2007, 02:20:56 pm »

These are too good not to share with the world. I'm so writing a story on these, Tim.

EDIT: Here's the story... http://stupidgamer.com/2007/06/29/tims-custom-console-arcade-sticks/

Kaytrim · « **Reply #126 on:** July 18, 2007, 12:01:49 am »

Any new sticks Timoe?

Timoe · « **Reply #127 on:** July 20, 2007, 10:55:49 pm »

¡Hola Michael!

He sido funcionamiento muy ocupado en los palillos nuevos. Fijaré los palillos a partir de Julio en la primera semana de Agosto. Tenemos algunos nuevos diseños y estilos que no se han considerado en el BYOAC.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #128 on:** July 21, 2007, 10:51:08 am »

Timoe,

Hola y grasias para el information. Yo intendo casi toto que tu dice y no estoy perfecto in eso idoma pere yo trata mucho. Yo savia que tu eres muy ocupado y no puede coher nuevos ordinados hasta augusto. Tengo mucho preguentas para ti pero my voy a mandar esos en email.

Hasta Luego amigo,
Kaytrim

Gatsu · « **Reply #129 on:** August 07, 2007, 11:30:22 pm »

...and here I thought I had some cool ideas for some stix of my own. Really great stuff man.

keep it up.

Jeff AMN · « **Reply #130 on:** August 09, 2007, 10:12:26 am »

Por que estan hablando en espanol? No importa, cuando tengas la oportunidad de mostrarnos los disenos nuevos, hazlo por favor. Todavia estoy interesado en comprar uno para usar con Xbox Live Arcade.

Timoe · « **Reply #131 on:** August 17, 2007, 07:19:13 am »

The August 2007 Fleet has arrived

Timoe · « **Reply #132 on:** August 17, 2007, 07:21:59 am »

...continued

The Chugnut · « **Reply #133 on:** August 17, 2007, 07:39:12 am »

leapinlew · « **Reply #134 on:** August 17, 2007, 08:05:43 am »

damn dude... looks great

SNAAKE · « **Reply #135 on:** August 17, 2007, 09:21:25 am »

dude where are my sticks you said aug 2

(lol..email sent)

godly construction as usual !

Gatsu · « **Reply #136 on:** August 17, 2007, 09:31:33 am »

dammit man! you're like a machine or something! lmao.

Where by chance did you get the background on the Ken stick?

Kaytrim · « **Reply #137 on:** August 17, 2007, 11:25:24 am »

Geese Timoe, you are cranking these out left and right. I hope to be able to get to your level of perfection soon. The CP tops look like plastic instead of MDF. Any chance I can get a good look at your JLF cutting templates with depths? I've got my Happ's done and button layout done just need the JLF one. I should be able to start with my hardwood soon.

TTFN

dweebs0r · « **Reply #138 on:** August 17, 2007, 08:54:59 pm »

Wow!

Timoe · « **Reply #139 on:** August 22, 2007, 07:24:36 am »

This one was fun to make. I laminated 3 sheets of 3/4 mdf into a solid block and then carved this from it with my router.

MURDER BLACK

Specifications:
•Sony PS1 Digital PCB
•Sanwa JLF, Octagonal Restrictor, Shaft Cover & 45mm Ball Top
•Seimitsu Buttons
•Individual ground wires for easy button removal
•Routed from a single block of MDF
•Satin Clear Coat Finish

patrickl · « **Reply #140 on:** August 22, 2007, 08:36:45 am »

That's quite sexy. Must have created a lot of dust

Gatsu · « **Reply #141 on:** August 22, 2007, 09:22:40 am »

that is a sexy beast right there man. Damn good work.

javeryh · « **Reply #142 on:** August 22, 2007, 09:55:59 am »

Holy crap Timoe - that is really a work of art. How did you get such a nice finish on the edges of the laminated MDF? I built a bookcase with a 1" top so I laminated two 1/2" pieces of MDF but no matter how much I sanded the seam I couldn't get it to disappear completely like you seem to have done... any tips?

Kaytrim · « **Reply #143 on:** August 22, 2007, 10:07:04 am »

One word, Bondo.

At least that how I would do it, slather the edges with the stuff after general shaping then sand it down to the final shape. Of course several layers of Kilz2 primer and a sanding could do the trick too. Though IIRC Timoe does it another way but I'll let him tell if he wants to.

Sweet stick Timoe.

Timoe · « **Reply #144 on:** August 22, 2007, 10:38:57 am »

Thanks guys. I just laminated the mdf, then rough cut it down on the table saw. When you cut the laminated pieces, they end up flush and smooth. After that I used a flush trim bit and a template. Primer and paint. Thats it.

I did the same thing with poplar and it came out just as well.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #145 on:** August 22, 2007, 10:56:57 am »

What type of glue did you use Timoe? I am guessing you used strong clamps to get the boards nice a tight.

TTFN

Timoe · « **Reply #146 on:** August 22, 2007, 11:32:44 am »

Quote from: Kaytrim on August 22, 2007, 10:56:57 am

What type of glue did you use Timoe? I am guessing you used strong clamps to get the boards nice a tight.

TTFN

TiteBond II and I go sorta crazy with the clamps

Kaytrim · « **Reply #147 on:** August 22, 2007, 11:39:51 am »

I hope you are using a respirator on when you route out that block of MDF. And that you do it outside or someplace out of the house, that fine dust is killer.

Do you have any dust collection system setup?

The Chugnut · « **Reply #148 on:** August 22, 2007, 06:45:37 pm »

As javeryh said - that's a work of art!

Such an lovely finish.

Timoe · « **Reply #149 on:** August 22, 2007, 09:15:25 pm »

Quote from: Kaytrim on August 22, 2007, 11:39:51 am

I hope you are using a respirator on when you route out that block of MDF. And that you do it outside or someplace out of the house, that fine dust is killer. Do you have any dust collection system setup?

There was a lot of dust The inside alone from that stick filled a trash bag.

But I used a large forstner bit to hog out most of the center so that it came out as curly strips of paper rather than dust.

patrickl · « **Reply #150 on:** August 22, 2007, 09:18:56 pm »

Couldn't you do a rough cut of the MDF layers before you glued them together? For instance cut out the inner section of the bottom layer.

KenToad · « **Reply #151 on:** August 22, 2007, 09:58:49 pm »

Timoe,

You are making me feel painfully inadequate. Didn't you ask me not too long ago how to build an arcade cab? And now I see these. I'm in awe, seriously.

KenToad

Timoe · « **Reply #152 on:** August 22, 2007, 10:23:47 pm »

Quote from: patrickl on August 22, 2007, 09:18:56 pm

Couldn't you do a rough cut of the MDF layers before you glued them together? For instance cut out the inner section of the bottom layer.

Thats a good idea. But I just glue up a coupla blocks and throw em in the corner of my garage. I come back to them later and I've got all sorts of jigs that I just throw on there and I rip through the blocks with a big ol straight bit.

It goes pretty fast and easy. You just gave me some new ideas though.

Timoe · « **Reply #153 on:** August 22, 2007, 10:26:41 pm »

Quote from: KenToad on August 22, 2007, 09:58:49 pm

Timoe,

You are making me feel painfully inadequate. Didn't you ask me not too long ago how to build an arcade cab? And now I see these. I'm in awe, seriously.

KenToad

Thanks mang,

Woodworking an electronics are a great combination. And to have a chance to work with woods from west africa and south america ?!! Thats so cool. I guess I could make jewelry boxes or something but I wouldnt be able to get rid of them and they would pile up all over the place.

entropy=bad

vrf · « **Reply #154 on:** August 22, 2007, 10:44:17 pm »

Wow.. that last one is awesome. I mean, they're all awesome... but that one is.. more awesomer.

I think I'd go crazy with that much MDF dust flying around. You do have to think about your health.

I want to see you build a little cab for those sticks, now.

bfauska · « **Reply #155 on:** August 23, 2007, 03:25:14 pm »

Hey, where'd you get the cool looking cloud graphic for this one?

This simple black scheme is really clean looking and I like the curves and angles. It looks cast, not carved, very nice.

SodaPopinksi · « **Reply #156 on:** August 23, 2007, 06:19:30 pm »

I must thank Timoe in advance for posting how he makes sticks. Back in June I came across Byrdo's site, then saw MameMaster!'s 360 controller on here, then saw Timoe's awesome work and since I've caught the stick bug hehe. I have four planned I don't think I will go into production, I just want a few sticks for each console I have. I just commissioned a few hacked controllers from HarumaN

The thing that intrigues me about stick making especially is like Timoe said, working with the different hardwoods is pretty cool.

ARTIFACT · « **Reply #157 on:** August 23, 2007, 07:11:19 pm »

NO WAY!!!

This is simply unbelievable... You are not only a great builder, you are also a great PRODUCT DESIGNER. Awesome sense of what creates EMOTIONAL CONNECTION with the user. Hats off to you and RESPECT from me, that's all I can say.

-A

Timoe · « **Reply #158 on:** September 12, 2007, 10:47:07 pm »

^^^^ Thanks a bunch

This one below was a ton of fun to make. It was my wifes design:

leapinlew · « **Reply #159 on:** September 12, 2007, 11:22:11 pm »

Thats quality! Nice work

arcadefever · « **Reply #160 on:** September 12, 2007, 11:24:40 pm »

ART

Kaytrim · « **Reply #161 on:** September 12, 2007, 11:49:11 pm »

Too bad this little lady sold in 3 hours flat over on the SRK forums. You may have to make a few more of these Timoe.

TTFN

patrickl · « **Reply #162 on:** September 13, 2007, 03:13:40 am »

That's seriously impressive. Again!

javeryh · « **Reply #163 on:** September 13, 2007, 11:11:06 am »

Simply unbelievable. The attention to detail is second to none - my favorite part of these things is the clear bottom and how you can see inside. I love it.

Timoe · « **Reply #164 on:** October 07, 2007, 10:57:38 pm »

This hobby is becoming more and more fun all the time.

This stick is made from Teak and coated with polyurethane.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #165 on:** October 07, 2007, 11:08:51 pm »

Sweet stick there Tim.

How long does it take you to build one of these 2-3 weeks?

TTFN
Kaytrim

patrickl · « **Reply #166 on:** October 08, 2007, 04:12:19 am »

That looks great.

Just cannot help feeling it would look even nicer with that dust washer below that tiny hole in the CP.

Timoe · « **Reply #167 on:** October 08, 2007, 07:33:24 am »

Quote from: patrickl on October 08, 2007, 04:12:19 am

That looks great.

Just cannot help feeling it would look even nicer with that dust washer below that tiny hole in the CP.

Exactly patrickl, thats why it was made so. The hole leaves about a milimeter of extra space when the stick is thrown in any direction. And you can't really feel it with your palm. I will be doing them this way from now on so that the customer has the option of above or below the panel.

Here is a picture taken with a black dustwasher below the plexiglass.

Timoe · « **Reply #168 on:** October 08, 2007, 07:34:43 am »

Quote from: Kaytrim on October 07, 2007, 11:08:51 pm

Sweet stick there Tim. How long does it take you to build one of these 2-3 weeks?

TTFN
Kaytrim

It usually takes me over a month for each stick. The varnish process alone takes a few weeks.

javeryh · « **Reply #169 on:** October 08, 2007, 09:07:08 am »

Gorgeous as always... where do you get those clear buttons from? They are really cool. Also, care to share your varnishing process? Is it just stain with poly? Tung oil with poly? The wood is beautiful.

Timoe · « **Reply #170 on:** October 08, 2007, 09:31:53 am »

Quote from: javeryh on October 08, 2007, 09:07:08 am

Gorgeous as always... where do you get those clear buttons from? They are really cool. Also, care to share your varnishing process? Is it just stain with poly? Tung oil with poly? The wood is beautiful.

I get the Seimitsu parts from www.akihabarashop.com - great vendor and you can get anything that Sanwa or Seimitsu sells from him.

As for the Varnish, I do not stain. Rather than try to make a wood look like another species, I just use the species I want it to look like.

For a brown wood, I use Walnut for a purple wood I use Purple Heart, etc.

I sand the stick down to 320 grit and get everything as perfect as I can, then I clean it with Mineral Spirits. After that evaporates I apply Oil Based Polyurethane. Using a Danish Oil, Tung oil, etc is not needed as the oil based poly will bring out the grain the same way. I sand with 320 between the first 5-8 coats then I move up to 400grit between coats. I have gotten to the point where it is glass smooth on the last coat. I cant remember which coat that is though, probably like coat number 12 or higher. I lose count.

On this Walnut one, I sanded from 400grit to 600, 800, 1000, 1500 and then used rubbing compound, glaze and wax to get this:

Kaytrim · « **Reply #171 on:** October 08, 2007, 09:36:40 am »

Quote from: javeryh on October 08, 2007, 09:07:08 am

Gorgeous as always... where do you get those clear buttons from? They are really cool.

Those buttons come from Japan. They are Seimitsu PS-14-K and come in a variety of translucent colors. Everyone wants the clear ones though for the ability to include the artwork inside the plunger like Tim did here. If you are looking for the clear ones you can find them at LizardLick.com. Otherwise you can place an order with akihabarashop.com/ for one of the other colors. I believe that they are no longer being produced, they are not in their new catalog.

The replacement though has the clear plunger with a solid color bezel. PS-14-GN (30mm) and PS-14-DN (24mm)

TTFN

patrickl · « **Reply #172 on:** October 08, 2007, 11:20:00 am »

That "polished walnut" looks stunning too. The dovetails are cute too and they look very precise. Amazing workmanship on all your "sticks".

bfauska · « **Reply #173 on:** October 08, 2007, 12:57:15 pm »

That walnut looks like a rendering, and the way I can usually tell if something is a rendering is that it looks too perfect.

Beautiful work, your craftsmanship is on a whole other level.

WhiteFro1306 · « **Reply #174 on:** October 09, 2007, 10:25:06 pm »

These are a thing of beauty. I will admit that these sticks and Knievel's work(not to mention the many many other great works of art) have inspired me to sign up and start planning my own setups.

i'll go back to drooling now...

[..drool..]

Tronzilla · « **Reply #175 on:** January 18, 2008, 04:32:37 pm »

Yo Timoe let me know when your making more Sanwa sticks cause i really dig the sticks you make. Id be happy to buy one off ya too if your selling.

Aim is RedHarvest13

Donkey_Kong · « **Reply #176 on:** January 18, 2008, 07:08:30 pm »

Quote from: Timoe on October 08, 2007, 09:31:53 am

Quote from: javeryh on October 08, 2007, 09:07:08 am
Gorgeous as always... where do you get those clear buttons from? They are really cool. Also, care to share your varnishing process? Is it just stain with poly? Tung oil with poly? The wood is beautiful.

I get the Seimitsu parts from www.akihabarashop.com - great vendor and you can get anything that Sanwa or Seimitsu sells from him.

As for the Varnish, I do not stain. Rather than try to make a wood look like another species, I just use the species I want it to look like. For a brown wood, I use Walnut for a purple wood I use Purple Heart, etc.

I sand the stick down to 320 grit and get everything as perfect as I can, then I clean it with Mineral Spirits. After that evaporates I apply Oil Based Polyurethane. Using a Danish Oil, Tung oil, etc is not needed as the oil based poly will bring out the grain the same way. I sand with 320 between the first 5-8 coats then I move up to 400grit between coats. I have gotten to the point where it is glass smooth on the last coat. I cant remember which coat that is though, probably like coat number 12 or higher. I lose count.

On this Walnut one, I sanded from 400grit to 600, 800, 1000, 1500 and then used rubbing compound, glaze and wax to get this:

Being "quite thorough" in your sanding/polishing would be the understatement of the year. Damn dude, you must have a touch of OCD for that kind of finish.

Wow. Amazing. The finish looks just like glass.

Timoe · « **Reply #177 on:** January 18, 2008, 10:05:37 pm »

Thanks, yeah I do feel kind of OCD. I have to remember to look around while I'm doing it. You know, focus on other items or I get cross eyed.

The color and art selection on the stick below are courtesy of my wife.

Timoe · « **Reply #178 on:** January 18, 2008, 10:09:26 pm »

The art direction on this one was also done by my wife. Damn, she's coming up with all the good ones.

dweebs0r · « **Reply #179 on:** January 18, 2008, 10:11:57 pm »

Man. The second one is so bad ass. Very, very cool.

-D

Timoe · « **Reply #180 on:** January 18, 2008, 10:14:56 pm »

Thank you Dweebs.

This one, Curly Maple, I made the box only. The wiring and art was done by the customer.

LeedsFan · « **Reply #181 on:** January 19, 2008, 05:27:54 am »

When I first saw this thread it didn't hold much interest for me. I just thought they were simple, basic controllers. How wrong I was!!!

These are works of art! I particularly like the Ms.Pac-Man one you made. The woodworking is awesome and the whole thing just looks so professional.

Timoe · « **Reply #182 on:** February 17, 2008, 10:15:33 pm »

Here is a simple new one. Routed from one solid piece of purpleheart. No stain, no glue, no joinery.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #183 on:** February 18, 2008, 09:52:45 am »

Now this is a style you can call your own Timoe. Though I bet that block of purpleheart set you back a bit. What kind of wood was that Marvel stick?

TTFN
Kaytrim

Timoe · « **Reply #184 on:** February 18, 2008, 10:38:38 pm »

The marvel was black walnut and the spiderman stick was poplar.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #185 on:** February 19, 2008, 12:48:28 pm »

I just noticed the title change of the thread. When did you get featured on MTV?

Do you have a video that can be posted on YouTube?? Here I thought my blurb in GameRoom Mag was cool. I have been trumped by da man.

Kaytrim

patrickl · « **Reply #186 on:** February 19, 2008, 01:02:29 pm »

I was wondering about the MTV bit too. Would make sense though since these sticks really are the best stuff ever.

noobofthecentury · « **Reply #187 on:** April 06, 2008, 02:50:08 pm »

nice work.

could you recommend which spray paint to use?
and where you get those rubber feets? (mine dont work well)

fjl · « **Reply #188 on:** May 08, 2008, 04:08:36 pm »

Yes, a link to the Mtv thing.

Can you show us how you made this one?

Timoe · « **Reply #189 on:** May 08, 2008, 07:45:29 pm »

I will build another similar to ^ the one above soon. I will try to remember to take pics.

There was no mention on MTV.

I was just frontin'

but here is another one made from Morado

fjl · « **Reply #190 on:** May 08, 2008, 10:49:33 pm »

These are definitely awesome dude.

I especially love the Pac-Man one. I'm jealous, now I'm gonna have to try and make one like it. But I'm sure it will come out half-assed.

By the way, are those buttons you are using made so you can attach a picture in the middle of them or is that some kind of modification you made yourself. How are you doing that? And those little boxes you add inside with the circuit boards, what are the circuit boards? Hacked controllers? What controllers you hacking?

Kaytrim · « **Reply #191 on:** May 08, 2008, 11:21:13 pm »

Quote from: efjayel on May 08, 2008, 10:49:33 pm

These are definitely awesome dude.
I especially love the Pac-Man one. I'm jealous, now I'm gonna have to try and make one like it. But I'm sure it will come out half-assed.

By the way, are those buttons you are using made so you can attach a picture in the middle of them or is that some kind of modification you made yourself. How are you doing that? And those little boxes you add inside with the circuit boards, what are the circuit boards? Hacked controllers? What controllers you hacking?

The buttons with the art are made that way. Seimitsu PS-14-GN Black body with Clear plunger would be what was used on that last one. You can get them from LizardLick.com. The circuit boards are console controllers. In the case of most of Timoe's sticks they are PlayStation dualshock pads.

TTFN
Kaytrim

javeryh · « **Reply #192 on:** August 19, 2008, 12:51:51 pm »

Timoe - do you have access to a jointer? If not, how do you cut everything so.... flat?

Kaytrim · « **Reply #193 on:** August 19, 2008, 12:55:48 pm »

It is not always 'flat' as you will see here in this pic. I hope that Timoe doesn't mind me posting this but it is one of his latest sticks. Curly Maple dyed black.

patrickl · « **Reply #194 on:** August 19, 2008, 06:10:59 pm »

Quote from: javeryh on August 19, 2008, 12:51:51 pm

Timoe - do you have access to a jointer? If not, how do you cut everything so.... flat?

Doesn't he use a router for that?

Timoe · « **Reply #195 on:** August 22, 2008, 07:52:41 am »

Hey,

I've been, kind of, out of it lately. Work has been redonkulous.

I have a pretty decent table saw with an 80 tooth blade. I just try to cut em straight.

More than anything, I think I am better at sanding than cutting. I seem to be sanding all the freaking time.

Here is a new one made from a solid block of walnut and the metal plate from a Taito Vewlix cabinet.

javeryh · « **Reply #196 on:** August 22, 2008, 10:54:03 am »

Wow - that looks great as usual! Why not use MDF instead of Walnut since it was painted?

nexus6 · « **Reply #197 on:** August 22, 2008, 11:06:22 am »

Quote from: Timoe on August 22, 2008, 07:52:41 am

this totally rocks!
will it be for a pc or xbox360?

ratzz · « **Reply #198 on:** August 24, 2008, 05:26:30 pm »

MAN! These are a work of beauty -- really separates the men from the boys! Colours are fantastic and really well put together ...

Good work!

massive88 · « **Reply #199 on:** August 25, 2008, 03:52:03 pm »

Quote from: Kaytrim on August 19, 2008, 12:55:48 pm

It is not always 'flat' as you will see here in this pic. I hope that Timoe doesn't mind me posting this but it is one of his latest sticks. Curly Maple dyed black.

Is Dye different than Stain? I saw an "ebony" stain that looked as if it was black, or is it another product all together?


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