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turff49:
Hi guys. New here and fairly new to the MAME scene. Not new to arcade games though(playing them that is). 

With all the talk about Slikstik, which I was getting ready to order, I've decided to steer clear of them. So I'm now looking for someone who does build these with the same quality that the slikstik is built with. I've read several tutorials on building my own but really don't want to take that on. Building an actual cabinet or undertaking modifying one to suit my needs I don't mind undertaking when that time comes. Any of you guys who are wanting to take on a job like this let me know. I will say I want to use the best parts. Ultimarc, Happs, turbo twister2, etc.

And if my post is totally out of line here then just delete it and slap me silly lol

Thanks, Brian aka turff49
Green Giant:

--- Quote from: turff49 on October 16, 2007, 11:24:41 am ---And if my post is totally out of line here then just delete it and slap me silly lol

--- End quote ---

The only thing out of line is the idea of making your own cabinet and hiring out the work on the control panel.

Just keep researching and you will see making a control panel is extremely easy.  Takes less talent than making a cabinet.  All a control panel is is a box with holes in it.  You stick in buttons which could not be easier to wire up.  You connect a joystick, also extremely simple.  Then you wire these to a controller, Ultimarc or GroovyGameGear, easy as sticking a wire in a hole and tighting a screw.  After that you are done with the wiring.  Add an overlay to make it look like you want it, and your control panel is done.
HaRuMaN:
How many players, what controls, etc?  What dimensions do you want as well?  Finish: paint, laminate, or other?
turff49:
I know, I know, but I'm just not going to have any time before the end of the year. I get a couple hours a day after work of what I call "my time" and I'm usually beat. Just want to sit and enjoy not have to be building something. Also just not sure on the I-pac wiring. Also want pinball flipper and nudge buttons, spinner, trackball, and of course joysticks. On the joysticks I guess I should go with both 4 way and 8 way, unless their is something that does both. Basically I don't want to put a lot of my time into it to only find out I should've done this or done that. I'd rather let someone who has a lot more knowledge and experience in building these do it. I know it's like throwing money away but hey, I'm helping someone out too by paying them. So everyone wins(I hope) ;D
javeryh:
Knievel has made a bunch for members here.  Not sure what he charges though.
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