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Final Fantasy 3 Piece (Bartop or assembles into Mini) COMPLETE (Aug 17 09)
Epyx:
Thanks and agreed and I mention this above. I am building a custom controller for this and it will have red t-moulding. The X-arcade has been gutted for its parts to go along with the IPAC2 in the new controller. The X-Arcade t-mold is a 1/8" spine as opposed to 1/16" so its easier for me to just build a new panel.
Epyx:
Continued work on my custom CP...finally the moment many anti X-Arcadians have been waiting for:
A fully disassembled X-Arcade Tankstick, which will still make a nice template
I created a new bottom for the CP (1" wider) that fits into the holder and joined straight edge with 45 which I will flatten the curve on even more. I will also create a new front panel for the bartop with just USB and connect the CP underneath behind the scenes as it looks shoddy sticking out above like that.
And test cut of the top. I will offset the slot to cover the Formica and bevel the bottom as it is 3/4".
Tonight...drill, bevel, trim/drill formica, cut offset T mold slot, dado cut bottom for panel access and prime the CP.
javeryh:
Wow - what a difference! This thing is so sweet. One small comment - are you sure you want the same button layout as the X-Arcade? I think a 6 or 7 button layout looks nicer and there are lots of people around here who have some great ergonomic designs. You could also move the trackball closer to the front edge to give you more room to swing a golf club in GT or bowl or something. Just a thought... :cheers:
Epyx:
Hmm good point on the buttons and I will give some other layouts a try for sure. The trackball might be tight as once its routed out on the bottom the cables are already pretty close to the front side of the CP box (The penciled rectangle you can barely see on top is the dimension of the box underneath, but I will see if I can inch it towards the front anymore. Thanks!
gryhnd:
--- Quote from: Epyx on August 13, 2009, 10:55:24 am ---A fully disassembled X-Arcade Tankstick, which will still make a nice template
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I used an X-Arcade Trackball in my latest build. Just a heads up if you aren't already set: I had a tough time finding a 2 7/8" hole saw for the cut out. I ended up getting a DeWalt off Amazon for $10 (I already had an arbor). I probably could have done it with my router, but the hassle factor compared to the $10 wasn't worth it.
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