Timoe's Mini Sticks

[arcadefever]

 

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

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[Timoe]

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]

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

[Kaytrim]

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?

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]

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?

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]

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]

Any new sticks Timoe?

[Timoe]

¡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]

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]

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

keep it up.

[Jeff AMN]

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]

The August 2007 Fleet has arrived

[Timoe]

...continued

[The Chugnut]

 

[leapinlew]

damn dude... looks great

[SNAAKE]

dude where are my sticks you said aug 2
(lol..email sent)


godly construction as usual !

[Gatsu]

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

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

[Kaytrim]

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]

Wow!

 

[Timoe]

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]

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

[Gatsu]

 

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

[javeryh]

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]

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]

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]

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

TTFN

[Timoe]

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]

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]

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

Such an lovely finish.

[Timoe]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

^^^^ Thanks a bunch 


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

[leapinlew]

Thats quality! Nice work