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Cheap Build?
twist:
Nevermind: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000J1TV/ref=pd_rhf_p_1/104-0699090-6368704
Mameham:
You could probably build a cab, but to look good it's going to start costing money... I'll look to rescue a cabinet bound for the trash... they're often on rgvac ( see link above ) or you can try an amusement vendor in your area... usually that's free.
For computer stuff you can probably even pick up a cheap 300 MHZ computer on Ebay for less than $50... ( good enough for most games... )
The cheapest route for lots of joysticks and buttons is, again, ebay. Buy some old control panels and cannibalize them... the only expensive part here is shipping... again, you'll save money ( sometimes free ) if you have a local vendor... TNT Amusements in PA if you're near there is always throwing stuff out... ( never been there myself... )
For an interface if you're using a dedicated computer I'd go with a joystick port interface Microsoft Sidewinder. 10 useable buttons and a joystick... can't be beat... Ebay again for like $5.
I wouldn't be surprised if I built my soon to be posted cocktail cabinet for less than $50 ( not including the cabinet cause I was too impatient to wait for someone to throw it out... :) )
- Eric
twist:
less than $50 (not including the cabinet)?! Wow!
How much was the cabinet tho?
I probably could get my stuff like you did. I actually have a MS Sidewinder joystick already ;)
Mameham:
Hmm... can't remember. I know I as going to pick up an upright for $35 and then asked the guy if he happened to have any cocktails instead and he did... I think it was more cause it was brand new ( never even had a game inside it... ) maybe $50? And then my friend bought the upright...
Then while I was still building the cocktail I found two uprights on RGVAC for free right down the road from me... I almost had them too then I realized 1) I didn't really have the space 2) I didn't really have the extra computers for it... :)
Yeah, this hobby can be very cheap or very expensive... :)
twist:
Heh.
I just looked next door this morn. and saw a huge piece of wood! That will definetly help me. :D