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working on my first arcade stick - Updated

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mako72:
No I dont think I will be making it for the 360. Maybe on another one. I dont like how many buttons it requires when doing a 360 stick. I will most likely use a dualshock ps1 controller. That seems to be what most people use because there are adapters for it so you can use it on other systems. The hori ex2 stick is nice. Its got all the features you could ask for and its put together nicely but the buttons just dont have the pop that I want and the stick is very loose. If you can find an ex2 brand new in the back stock room for $40 then id say its a no brainer to get it.

massive88:
Looks real nice  Good clean work for your first stick.

Is  that top panel made of MDF?  How thick is it, and how thick of plexi are you using?

mako72:
Yes it is 1/4 inch MDF. Its actually really sturdy and straight. At fist I used plywood but it splintered, warped and was just hard to work with. MDF is like working with clay but its still very strong. I know the correct way to make one of these is to use a thicker top panel and route out areas for the buttons and mounting plate but how I did it is good enough for me. I used .093 thickness for the plexi which is thin. I hate cutting plexi.

Ginsu Victim:
I appreciate your comment on Lizardlick's shipping. This was something I've wondered about, but never have asked.

massive88:

--- Quote from: GinsuVictim on August 26, 2008, 03:11:36 pm ---I appreciate your comment on Lizardlick's shipping. This was something I've wondered about, but never have asked.

--- End quote ---

I too had a great experience with Lizardlicks shipping and packaging.

For mine I used 1/4" Ply, and did have some splintering.  Maybe next time I should seek out some 1/4" MDF.  I was also too worried about my routering skills to use a larger panel with recesses.

I probably went overboard on my precautions for flexing on the top panel, but I used a stiffener bar along the middle, as well as mid point supports in addition to the corners.  The stiffener bar was useful though as it gave me an area with thickness to it that I could screw my PCB down.  Your supports are nice and long though, much more than mine were.

To attach the Joystick, are those countersunk flathead bolts?

Nice design!  Gives me some ideas on how to improve mine!

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