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Turning a X-men cab -> custom 1942 style cab
severdhed:
i dont know what is available in norway..around here (USA) most router bits are designed with either a 1/4" or 1/2" shaft. I'd hate to link you the wrong thing. i bought a cheap trim router for $25, that used 1/4" shaft router bits.
dont forget that when planning your control panel, you need to leave room below the panel for the joystick switches and wires that will attach to them. on earlier panels, i had my p1 joystick 3" in from the left edge of the panel. but there was a 1/2" overhang on the top, then the 3/4" thickness of the wood of the box below...the stick fit in just fine, but once i installed the wires onto the switches, it wouldn't fit anymore and i had to route out a small area on the inside left wall of the control panel box in order for the wires to have room. this could also be a problem if your stick is too close to the trackball. when i built my last panel, i still put the sticks 3 inches in from the left edge, but since i am using Ultrastik 360s, that dont' have switches..everything fit just fine.
brock.sampson:
I would be careful mounting joysticks or spinners above the trackball. I have my spinner above my trackball and I usually hit it when I'm playing a good game of golden tee or world class bowling.
Vebbo:
Some update, ordered slot cutter bit from t-molding and made some adjustment to the CP. Removed some admin buttons, moved 4-way joystick to the left and the buttons two rows of 3... jeez that 2-player stick is now really close to the trackball, do u think it would get in the way since i'm right handed? Next step for me now is to build a test setup i think so i can get the feel of it.
ps. i have now surfed the web for a forstner bit to do the button holes (1 1/8 = 29 mm with a 8 mm shaft but i can't find one :cry: ) Guess i have to use a spade bit then...
Vebbo
severdhed:
that looks alot better. I don't see how the spacing would be a problem between your joystick and trackball..as long as there is enough room for the wiring of your joystick. it looks pretty close there, but you have to remember, that you are looking at the dimensions of the components in full. the only part of the joystick that will be visible is the shaft, not the rectangular base. plus the image of the trackball mounting plate makes it seems closer than it is. when it comes down to distance, you need to look at the distance between the joystick shaft and the actual ball. they should be plenty far enough apart that they shouldn't interfere with each other.
i don't know what your measurements are, but on my panel, the center of the trackball hole is 6 inches from the center of the p2 joystick hole, and that works out perfectly
Franco B:
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ps. i have now surfed the web for a forstner bit to do the button holes (1 1/8 = 29 mm with a 8 mm shaft but i can't find one :cry: ) Guess i have to use a spade bit then...
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You DON'T want to use a forstner bit in a router if thats what you had planned. You need to use it in a drill or drill press. [This] is the 28mm forsnter bit I have. it has an approx 6mm hex AF shank that is designed for use with quick release collets but it works just as well in a normal drill chuck.