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Advice for a Canadian
ideft:
You could also look at doing a gamepad hack(if you are comfortable with soldering). Dealextreme has them for 10 bucks(free shipping) each or ggg has some for 7. Plus if you are planning to do 2 cp's it would save you from buying two encoders(I'm assuming these will be two single player cp's).
RayB:
Shipping from the US is quite reasonable as long as you go with USPS (US Postal Service). I've had large boxes shipped for a reasonable $15-$18, while if I bought from BC, it would have cost $20 to $30 or more thanks to Canada Post's ridiculous rates.
Just avoid UPS shipping, buy when our dollar is high, and you won't get gouged too much.
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Ryogo:
I'll probably end up caving and just building a single two player unit. It sounds like it'd be an easier first build, and will probably be cheaper in the end too (Less wood, only one encoder, etc) and cost is a factor with me right now.
If I were to get a keyboard encoder, which type would you guys recommend? If I were to use the PS/2 port to make my CP, could I still use my USB keyboard while it's plugged it? Sorry for all the questions, I just want to get my stuff straight before I even attempt to order parts. I'd like to at least have SOME idea of what I should be doing beforehand :D
Breaker:
Hi there,
You could also try Starburst Coin www.starburstcoin.com
They are located in Toronto and can supply anything from the Happ catalog - just supply them will a part number.
No duty, decent prices, quick shipping, great service.
I've dealt with them many times and rate them A+.
Breaker.
BobA:
Playdium is Starburst Coin plus part of Playdium that existed after Centers closed.