The NEW Build Your Own Arcade Controls
Main => Retail vendors => Topic started by: cudbur on January 25, 2016, 12:35:27 am
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This weekend I put together a simple arcade design that can be replicated in a couple hours with a 3D printer. Instead of printing the entire thing, I used a spare laser cut control surface but any spare piece of wood could be used. It's a WIP and I'm improving the design as I go. Any suggestions are appreciated :cheers:
Download the parts here:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1288970 (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1288970)
Instructions are being amassed here:
http://www.cuddleburrito.com/blog/2016/1/21/simple-and-fast-3d-printed-arcade-stick-build (http://www.cuddleburrito.com/blog/2016/1/21/simple-and-fast-3d-printed-arcade-stick-build)
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I'm confused by the joystick mounting. :dizzy:
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I'm confused by the joystick mounting. :dizzy:
Me too. Here is a picture of the joytick unmounted. I beleive he intends to only use the center mounting holes in the joystick plate. Hmm.
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I'm also confused by the slots cut on both sides.
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^I understood his intention with the mounting, but still found it confusing.
The slots didn't even need mentioning. They make no sense at all.
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Sorry for the confusion. I meant to encourage the use of whatever piece of wood the reader has on hand for the top plate. I had this left over top surface from a previous build but there's no purpose for those slots. The slots in the top plate are left over and should be ignored. You can see how they're used to slide and lock in place here:
http://www.cuddleburrito.com/gamething-diy-guide (http://www.cuddleburrito.com/gamething-diy-guide)
All the sanwa joysticks I've purchased always had those 2 center screws holes. 4 seems overkill. Hasn't posed a problem for me yet...
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Sorry for the confusion. I meant to encourage the use of whatever piece of wood the reader has on hand for the top plate. I had this left over top surface from a previous build but there's no purpose for those slots. The slots in the top plate are left over and should be ignored. You can see how they're used to slide and lock in place here:
http://www.cuddleburrito.com/gamething-diy-guide (http://www.cuddleburrito.com/gamething-diy-guide)
All the sanwa joysticks I've purchased always had those 2 center screws holes. 4 seems overkill. Hasn't posed a problem for me yet...
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4 mounting screws, one in each corner of the rectangle seems like the most logical choice when mounting a joystick. But hey, maybe you are really delicate with the joystick while playing fighting games.
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4 mounting screws, one in each corner of the rectangle seems like the most logical choice when mounting a joystick. But hey, maybe you are really delicate with the joystick while playing fighting games.
Worst case Ontario, he'll learn through denial and error.
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I used #10-32 bolts. If fastened to their unlubricated tighting torque of ~30lb-in, they'll provide >800lbs of clamping force.
https://www.google.com/search?q=%2310-32+torque+on+force&oq=%2310-32+torque+on+force&aqs=chrome..69i57.5391j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=119&ie=UTF-8#q=%2310-32+tighten+torque (https://www.google.com/search?q=%2310-32+torque+on+force&oq=%2310-32+torque+on+force&aqs=chrome..69i57.5391j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=119&ie=UTF-8#q=%2310-32+tighten+torque)
It's a miniature arcade stick, applying anything more than 2lbs to the joystick will send it off your lap. This isn't a stand up cab you're putting your full weight in. I'm confused why it would come loose. However you guys want to play arcade games is fine by me, simply drill more holes in your top plate than I did.
Did I mention this was a simple and fast stick?
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Did I mention this was a simple and fast stick?
Don't worry, this is constructive criticisim... Imagine if you posted this on KLOV.
Personally, I like the ingenuity behind a 3D printed "quickstick". (Disclaimer: "Quickstick" is a registered trademark of Gameroom Designs Canada.)
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Constructive criticism appreciated. Gave me the opportunity to thumb through the Machinery's Handbook
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Did I mention this was a simple and fast stick?
You did but Don't you think you should put a bit more time into it and make it a well designed one BEFORE trying to sell the build plans ???
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Did I mention this was a simple and fast stick?
You did but Don't you think you should put a bit more time into it and make it a well designed one BEFORE trying to sell the build plans ???
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I didn't even click the links on his post. I'm still trying to figure out what the product is.
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Did I mention this was a simple and fast stick?
You did but Don't you think you should put a bit more time into it and make it a well designed one BEFORE trying to sell the build plans ???
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I understand some of the confusion. I've made many arcade stick blueprints. Some free, others I've iterated many times. The link you posted is one of my designs I'm selling because a lot of time went into it. The pieces were optimized to minimize material and be cut from a single sheet of MDF. It's true and tested and I welcome constructive criticism on it. However, this thread is for an arcade stick you can 3D print, while you drill some holes in some scrap wood you may have. It's free and I invite people to modify themselves or request changes to the CAD files.
Here's a list of the frames I've designed. Some have links to free blueprints.
http://www.cuddleburrito.com/arcade-frames (http://www.cuddleburrito.com/arcade-frames)
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However, this thread is for an arcade stick you can 3D print, while you drill some holes in some scrap wood you may have. It's free and I invite people to modify themselves or request changes to the CAD files.
Here's a list of the frames I've designed. Some have links to free blueprints.
http://www.cuddleburrito.com/arcade-frames (http://www.cuddleburrito.com/arcade-frames)
Hence the confusion, as this is the retail sales board.
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whot ah yoo sellin ???
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