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Turning a X-men cab -> custom 1942 style cab
Vebbo:
Some years ago I bought a X-Men 4 player cabinet, the monitor had burned in "Game Over" kinda amusing :) I'm gonna replace that monitor with a LCD "26 or "24 (have to check my budget).
Today i'm planning on building a new CP, 2-player with spinner (Spintrack from Ultimarc), a 3" trackball http://tiny.cc/HyYls with mounting kit http://tiny.cc/BGzPn and a dedicated 4 way http://tiny.cc/jYBqG from ebay. I also bought 2 happ 360's some years ago so they will be used in this CP-project. I will be using a i-pac (not the new one with 32 inputs) witch I also bought some years ago.
To do this i need some tools.
Have:
Jigsaw
Drill
Circular saw
Electric sander
Missing, must buy (please click the links to see):
Router - will this do the job? http://www.biltema.no/products/product.asp?iItemId=145446 its about $60
Slot cutter bit for t-mold - http://www.clasohlson.no/Product/Product.aspx?id=55662661 its about $63
Bits for the router: 1: http://www.clasohlson.no/Product/Product.aspx?id=56909696 its about $27 or 2: http://www.clasohlson.no/Product/Product.aspx?id=57721527 its about $112 - witch one to opt for?
Work table - will this do the job? http://www.biltema.no/products/product.asp?iItemId=155157 its about $144
I have also made a design for the CP and i wonder if anyone have some tips to improve it (click on image to enlarge):
Vebbo
Vebbo:
Well no tips for the tools hehe okey i bought the router but have not bought any bits yet. Heres an updated layout for the cp, do you think this layout will work?
javeryh:
I wouldn't place your P1 and P2 buttons like that. Two rows of three - you have the room even if it might be tight. Also, what are those 3 buttons above the trackball for? If they are just mouse buttons I'd get rid of them and map them to the P1 or P2 buttons. Finally, I'd place 3 buttons in a row for your admins instead of making a triangular shape. I'd actually think about removing them from the CP if you could - do you have room underneath the monitor or something? The less clutter the better, IMO. Let's see some pics of the cab! :cheers:
Oh yeah, a slot cutting bit for a router should be about $20. I wouldn't buy full sets of bits if you are just going to be building an arcade. I'd start off with the ones you need and then if you want to build other things like furniture or whatever you can expand. No need to spend all that money now... :cheers:
severdhed:
i agreey with javeryh, two rows of 3 buttons is way better than 3 rows of 2. it would be impossible to play a game like street fighter like that.
i'd also lose the 3 mouse buttons above the trackball, you can easily make your player 1, buttons 4,5,6 be mouse buttons. they way they serve a dual purpose and it removes clutter from the panel. not to mention that right above the trackball is a rather awkward position to try to use the buttons while your other hand is on the trackball.
also, based on personal experience, you should try to keep all admin buttons away from player 2....because no matter what, if a button is there, even if it is labeled, it will get pressed accidentally from some overly enthusiastic guests. pause can be OK, but i'd keep other admin away from them. especially the Esc/Exit button.
personaly, i dont like any admin buttons on my panel, other than pause and exit. everythign else can be done via shifted commands, or hidden admin buttons.
if you are looking at trackballs, the ultimarc U-Trak is awesome for wooden panels. they mount in there beautifully and easily, without mounting plates. even without good woodworking skills, i managed to mount mine and have it turn out looking pretty good.
Vebbo:
Ahh some input, i just love this forum :notworthy:
Yes javeryh u are absolutely right i totally forgot that i have 4 buttons (originally for selecting player) underneath the monitor i can use them for admin buttons :) or will they also accidentally be pushed? :banghead:
That 2 player stick will get really close to the trackball but i guess as both u and severdhed said that its better with 2 rows of 3 buttons. I did the layout at work today so i will continue on it tomorrow. Do u think it will cause some problems when the 2-player stick get so close when playing Crystal Castles or Marble madness? I will for sure make a test cp of some crapwood i have to test it tho.
So u wanna see some pics 8) , i think i have some on my server if i don't find them there I'll take some new so stay tuned.
Really nice CP u got there severdhed, i can't wait til i get mine finished :cheers: I discovered the U-Trak a bit late, had already ordered the happ trackball but i will definitely consider it for my next CP build, thanks for the tip.
One thing that puzzles me is that the router i bought has collets of either 6 mm = approximately 1/4" or 8 mm = approximately 5/16" (its all metric here in Norway >:D ) is that a problem if i buy the bits from amazon? Since i'm a n00b at this could u post a link to the right bit? Would u also use a router bit to make the button holes? If u have a link here too i would be really greatfull :angel:
PS. i now have all the parts so i just need those bits ;D ...... Spider bit, spider bit, tamta-tam-ta-tarattata :duckhunt
FYI I'm going to use 16 mm = approximately 5/8" MDF for this build :cheers:
Vebbo