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Scratch-built Cab Design Help
XyloSesame:
After receiving help and advice regarding CPs, chopping cabs vs. building from scratch, avatars, and more, I'd now appreciate any feedback regarding overall cab design.
I've bandied about with a number of designs and ideas, and have finally settled on one inspired by Knievel's Woody, incorporating classic curves from Galaga machines. Because of space restrictions in my older home and the Wife Approval Factor, I'll need to build a skinny rather than a full-size cabinet.
The red color is only applied to help show the lines and detail of the model; I've not settled on a color or design for the finished cab. Four dedicated Admin buttons are on the bezel area, I have a functional coin door on the way, and most of the controls have already been purchased. I'm using a spare 19" LCD and my old FrankenPuter for the guts.
Rough dimensions:
Footprint: 23"W x 17"D
Height: 67"
Height to CP: 37"
CP: 29"W x 14"D
I'm not sure if I'm sold on the idea of an angular CP panel, but I think it's primarily finished in design... Any opinions or advice before I build a mock-CP or take the saw to wood?
javeryh:
I like it. The CP shape looks complicated (angles - noooooo!!!!) but if you are a good woodworker then I say go for it! Also, have you given any thought in using Ultimarc 360s for the joysticks and ditching the dedicated 4-way? (even though you already ordered parts...)
XyloSesame:
--- Quote from: javeryh on September 14, 2007, 05:41:44 pm ---I like it. The CP shape looks complicated (angles - noooooo!!!!) but if you are a good woodworker then I say go for it! Also, have you given any thought in using Ultimarc 360s for the joysticks and ditching the dedicated 4-way? (even though you already ordered parts...)
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I have, and would love to do so. Actually, the 4-Way and spinner are the only parts I lack.
Unfortunately, I can't justify (to myself or my wife) spending $30 on a stick vs. $7. I'm hoping, after this thing is built and I have to bribe my wife to stop playing, that she'll relent and I'll redesign the CP top to lose the dedicated and accommodate a u360.
Besides, I have to put a spinner somewhere - why not use the space and keep a dedicated 4-way?
DaveMMR:
I like it! I like it a lot! Yeah, the angles are going to make construction a little more complicated, but I don't think it's anything overwhelming. And, seriously, I think skinny (or classic sized) cabs are much better looking than the full-sized, floor eating cabinets. Just don't put Prince on the side of your cabinet. :cheers:
And let me help you justify the Ultrasticks - they not only replace your 4-way (in function, not feel), but also diagonal 4-ways, analogue sticks, 2-ways, and 49-ways. Yes, they are more money, but their versatility cannot be matched. I justified their cost by making them a Christmas gift. And the holiday season is right around the corner....
But all in all, I'm excited to see how it turns out.
XyloSesame:
--- Quote from: DaveMMR on September 14, 2007, 06:25:17 pm ---And let me help you justify the Ultrasticks - they not only replace your 4-way (in function, not feel), but also diagonal 4-ways, analogue sticks, 2-ways, and 49-ways. Yes, they are more money, but their versatility cannot be matched.
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Dagnabbit, I'm about to buckle under all of this peer pressure.
No, not to change my avatar, but to buy some u360's.
Now I need to see if I can recoup the costs of the Supers and Ultimates I've accumulated through bulk-auctions and on the BST forum...
But the question remains: If I get rid of the dedicated 4-way and map P1/P2 buttons for Asteroids, where do I stick my knob (spinner knob, that is)?