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Final Fantasy 3 Piece (Bartop or assembles into Mini) COMPLETE (Aug 17 09)
Epyx:
Thanks gryhnd but I already used that same 2 7/8" hole saw for the X-Arcade Trackball (which I actually really like the feel of) in my main cabinet (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=85645.0) .
I completely agree with you that the hole saw is the way to go for this and then just route out the holder which again is what I did on my main cab.
severdhed:
i'd definately consider changing the button layout...i have an x-arcade unit that i gutted to install into my first panel. i never cared much for the xarcade layout. i relocated the two bottom buttons for each player to use for other things. one went to be an Exit button, one was Pause, the other two i disconnected entirely and ran them to the coin door switches.
if you are going to the trouble of building a new panel, you should not limit yourself to their button layout...make it the way you want it
Epyx:
Tested the offset slot on 3/4":
Still not sure though...screwed up on the 1st CP slot cut so had to make a 2nd...then decided based on the picture above to create a quick one in 5/8" and I think I like the look better plus I will not have to bevel cut the bottom. There is only the tiniest overhang on the bottom with the 5/8". Then there is still the question of the button layout...oddly I do like the X arcade layout but then saw one in the CP database that takes those extra buttons, moves them to the top of the CP with the 1 start and turns them into Pause/Esc (and another pause/esc with 2start on other top side) so may do that.
I will decide tomorrow but for now I will sleep on it.
Epyx:
Well, I honestly tried several layouts of button configurations but I dunno...at the risk of heresy...I rather like the 8 button layout (the bottom left makes a great Defender reverse button) of the X-Arcade...what I did change was the 2nd two flipper (coin) buttons were moved to the top of the panel next to the P1/P2 start buttons.
I also ended up going with the 5/8" MDF as I was unsure about the bottom bevel (ok nervous...).
As with pretty much everything MDF involved now, this was glue only. Magnetic latches for the bottom panel.
Epyx:
Here are a few shots of the controller complete...I am really happy with how it turned out. The bartop/mini is completely portable and configurable depending on preference...bartop mode with just the control panel...no problem...mini configuration with everything in place...no problem just a few seconds to setup. I like this flexibility because you can stand or just sit on the couch with the controller on your lap and bartop on the coffee table (comfortably straddles two peoples laps without getting all touchy feely...).
I used Formica, leftover from the previous controller for the finish. As mentioned previously, I lowered the USB ports to below the lip of the CP so it can be plugged in and then the CP inserted into place. I prefer it this way because everything is hidden. DVD Drive is below the lip as well (although with USB drives, I will likely remove this all together). I had half a dozen Cherry switches so swapped the 1,2 and 3 player buttons on each side with them.
Now I need to finish some "other projects" as my wife puts it before I can even think of a 3rd cab... ;)
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