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Malenko:
sooooooo
wanna make me one?  I need 2 sticks though, already bought smash TV ages ago on XBL

polaris:
10 out of 10 mate.
im constantly amazed at the artwork and finished products around here :cheers:

NiteWalker:
From the other thread in consoles:

Beautiful.  :cheers:
I'm a huge fan of formica myself. I like the usb pass thru very much. I wish there was a way to do that for playstation controllers...
The art is awesome. Nice and simple but colorful at the same time.

My suggestions for your (inevitable Wink) next stick:
Add a slant to the box. It's more comfortable to play with a sloped surface because of ergonomics. Most arcade machines have slanted surfaces right?  ;)

For the hole you're not using, I'd cover it with a scrap from a 1 1/8" holesaw (it'll be undersized so you'll have to use some bondo). Although the formica is super strong and durable when used on a substrate, it's prone to cracking if left unsupported. It wouldn't take much to crack it where the unused hole is.

Can we have some more pics please?  ;D
I'd like to see the insides and some more details of the usb pass thru port.

Fantastic job. One of the nicer single player panels I've seen.  :cheers: ;D

somunny:
The MDF was a kit that I got from northerngames.  I have a plan drawn up for my next box (and possibly run of boxes).  It's shorter with a slant and a rectangular top.  I try to keep the buttons on the deck down to a minimum so you can see more artwork.

I got a chance to test it out this weekend (as you can see by my XBLA sig  ;)).  I'll get some pics of the guts for you Nite.

beardawg252002:
nice work.  i really like the artwork.

now, my suggestion is to make your next one wireless.  look at my avatar.  also, there is a thread on the first page called "my first arcade controller(s)."  there, i have links to my wired and wireless versions.

its not that much different to make a wireless one.  and so much cleaner with no wires!!!  you just need a 2AA battery holder from radio shack ($3).  message me if you got any questions on a wireless version.

very good job and i understand the feeling of not wanting to play xbla on a regular controller.  so much better with a joystick and buttons.  enjoy.

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