Author Topic: X-Arcade CPO Templates and Art (Read 56800 times)

Eddie_Brock · « **Reply #40 on:** March 07, 2010, 12:37:51 pm »

Excellent, thanks for the feedback guys.

I will have to get Illustrator installed. I am new to all of this raster/vectoring stuff, however I have some (albeit basic) experience with Photoshop. I am eager to get working on my artwork, I am currently undecided which way to go. I have been experimenting with VectorMagic a fair bit, and this is an excellent program for this use. I will be sure to post my results if I come up with anything worthy.

Thanks again.

bluraven · « **Reply #41 on:** July 25, 2010, 10:15:30 pm »

I'm working on a project that will have four x-arcade solo's which will all have custom cpo in four different themes (a red, green, blue, and yellow theme with matching sticks and buttons) and I needed a template. I used a high res photo of the solo taken head on with a tapemeasure to create the template and line things up as accurately as I could. The holes in the template are the actual holes in the control panel so leave some space around the holes if you don't want anything to get covered by the buttons when they are installed.

Edit: Solo template is attached, as accurate as I could get it. SVG is for inkscape, EPS is for other vector programs.

I should mention that this template is for the new solo's that started shipping at the end of July. X-gaming has changed the layout of the buttons and stick so this probably won't work for older solo's.

bluraven · « **Reply #42 on:** July 27, 2010, 01:34:01 pm »

I added the finished X-arcade Solo template to my post above. Hope it comes in handy.

MrBungle · « **Reply #43 on:** August 02, 2010, 04:58:33 pm »

man i'd love a new overlay for my tankstick!

bluraven · « **Reply #44 on:** August 04, 2010, 05:14:03 pm »

It would be easy to make one, just like I did, take a good quality picture of your tankstick- your x-arcade one that is, not the other

-with a tape measure across it so you can line up the photo ruler with the art program ruler, trace the buttons/stick/ball and then delete the image from it and your left with an actual size template. I'd make a tankstick template for you but I don't own a tankstick. If you can take the high rez picture with a tape measure across it, and send it to me, I'd be glad to create the template from it.

MrBungle · « **Reply #45 on:** August 04, 2010, 08:24:03 pm »

Quote from: bluraven on August 04, 2010, 05:14:03 pm

take a good quality picture of your tankstick- your x-arcade one that is, not the other

LOL. man...I never thought about doing that, not that I know how to in the first place. i'm decent with photoshop but don't have a clue as to what i'm doing in illustrator. I think all us tankstick owners would really appreciate a template! i'll get a pic to you ASAP. Thanks!

bluraven · « **Reply #46 on:** August 04, 2010, 08:36:56 pm »

Forgot to mention, when taking the picture, put the tankstick on the floor and take the picture from above, as centered and straight on as possible to avoid any perspective/angles. Come to think of it, it probably would have been good to prop up the front edge to eliminate the slope of the panel as well to make the surface flat like a table. Use a pillow or something to keep the tape measure elevated as you take the picture. Here is an example of what I used for the solo template:

bluraven · « **Reply #47 on:** August 05, 2010, 10:44:41 pm »

Thanks for the pic MrB, attached is the x-arcade tankstick template I made from it. SVG is for inkscape, eps is for other vector programs.

MrBungle · « **Reply #48 on:** August 06, 2010, 07:39:39 am »

Quote from: bluraven on August 05, 2010, 10:44:41 pm

Thanks for the pic MrB, attached is the x-arcade tankstick template I made from it. SVG is for inkscape, eps is for other vector programs.

Thanks!!!

Enduro · « **Reply #49 on:** November 08, 2010, 01:40:45 am »

I hate to bump an old thread but I just wanted to thank Goddtodd for the original post. I've got the non-TankStick Dual X-Arcade and I'm really eager to use that overlay (sans the spinner). I'd love to see some other concepts... I don't see why X-Arcade doesn't sell these themselves. Their current logo is just ugly graphic design on an otherwise sharp product.

pharoah007 · « **Reply #50 on:** December 24, 2010, 11:14:16 pm »

Quote from: Enduro on November 08, 2010, 01:40:45 am

I hate to bump an old thread but I just wanted to thank Goddtodd for the original post. I've got the non-TankStick Dual X-Arcade and I'm really eager to use that overlay (sans the spinner). I'd love to see some other concepts... I don't see why X-Arcade doesn't sell these themselves. Their current logo is just ugly graphic design on an otherwise sharp product.

Just a idea.

What about to scale blank templates for all these X-arcade sticks. then one could just take the template and put his own art on it and print?

is this idea too good to be true??

Enduro · « **Reply #51 on:** January 04, 2011, 01:52:53 pm »

That would be great, it's something you think X-Arcade would host on their own site.

robarcade · « **Reply #52 on:** February 21, 2011, 01:14:02 pm »

Anyone have the template for the two player control panel?

http://www.xgaming.com/store/arcade-joysticks-and-game-controllers/product/x-arcade-dual-joystick/

Eddie_Brock · « **Reply #53 on:** February 21, 2011, 02:56:33 pm »

Check the very first post in this thread. You will need either Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator (preferred) to open/view it.

Read the rest of the page, if you have similar questions as I did.

thedirtychemist · « **Reply #54 on:** March 03, 2011, 01:14:24 am »

Quote from: GoddTodd on May 09, 2009, 04:13:17 pm

Let's start a collection thread for X-Arcade Control Panel Overlays. I don't know about you, but I think that big "X" is kind of boring.

I just finished a Tron Themed CPO for my X-Arcade Two Player (Sorry, it's not a for a Tank Stick).
Attached is the Illustrator file (sans rasturized graphics for the sake of file size). The button and joystick layout is pretty excact, but allow some bleed area for the edges.

Feel free to use it as a template for more X-Arcade CPO art.

Cheers,

GoddTodd

Hi GT,

Great work on the overlay mod, as well as giving us "noobs" something to work with when customizing our own.

I grabbed your .ai template. It's absolutely great.

Just a couple of questions:

1. Can I just take the .ai file to my local kinkos and have it printed on vinyl as is? Are the dimensions a perfect fit for the 2-player (no trackball) stick?

3. What did you use to affix your graphic on to your x-arcade joystick?

Thanks.

Eddie_Brock · « **Reply #55 on:** March 14, 2011, 01:54:35 am »

Ok, so I've finally got to the point where I'm ready to have a CPO printed up, on adhesive vinyl. What's the best way to go about sticking it to the top of the Control Panel?

Plan A is that I'd have to completely remove the buttons and joysticks, then use an exacto-knife to cut the holes the appropriate size. The have the button-rings and dust washers cover any unsightly cutting. Does anyone else have any suggestions?

Also, how well will adhesive vinyl stick to the 'textured' surface of the X-Arcade CP? The prospect of sanding it down isn't terribly appealing, I admit.

Thanks for the input.

rjpe · « **Reply #56 on:** March 14, 2011, 09:50:09 am »

In my case, I sitcked it into the surface without no problem.
I recomend removing the controls and the T-molding, appy the vinyl, and then assemble everything again.
My result is here: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=105752.msg1148548#msg1148548

Eddie_Brock · « **Reply #57 on:** March 16, 2011, 02:43:55 pm »

Quote from: rjpe on March 14, 2011, 09:50:09 am

In my case, I sitcked it into the surface without no problem.
I recomend removing the controls and the T-molding, appy the vinyl, and then assemble everything again.
My result is here: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=105752.msg1148548#msg1148548

I got all of the push-buttons out, after a lot of frustration.

How did you deal with the bolts for the joysticks? The ends on the outside of the CP are flush, and using pliers to loosen/tighten them while you remove the nut from the other side is going to damage them...

rjpe · « **Reply #58 on:** March 18, 2011, 05:41:32 pm »

It's not easy, but with patience you'll be able to do it.
I loosed the bolts with a small plier from the inside of the CP, touching the screw nuts, and then finished the job with my beer hand.

Also try a wrench, I used one to loose the bolts of joy2 because the plier didn't fit well...

Eddie_Brock · « **Reply #59 on:** March 20, 2011, 12:51:43 pm »

Thanks, I forgot to post back that I got them off without any problem.
Getting them back on and tight is where I'm likely to do damage to the heads, or my new artwork

I did notice that the MDF holes are actually square, so I'm hoping that when the time comes to re-install everything, they will provide enough torque to tighten.

For anyone else attempting to do this, make sure you label your wires / microswitches. (I found it easier to remove the microswitch from the pushbutton, attach a small 'tag' with the button number on it).

The inside nuts on the pushbuttons are actually glued to the button itself. This is where nearly all of my frustration came in trying to loosen those nuts... Take a small screwdriver and just gently pry the nut away from the button until you hear the 'crack' of the glue breaking free. Then like RJPE mentioned, use a small set of pliers to loosen the nut while holding on to the button with your other hand.

Cougar888 · « **Reply #60 on:** July 20, 2011, 01:20:20 am »

Hi, guys, I'm really interested in creating some new cpo artwork and would love to see more of the stuff you guys have done so how about posting some pics


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