Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum
Main => Woodworking => Topic started by: KITTinKC on October 13, 2011, 05:41:21 pm
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Hey, everyone. I'm finally at the stage to start on my custom MK2 control panel. I have Happ classic buttons and Happ competition joysticks.
Just some n00b questions :banghead::
- Do the buttons use 1_1/8" holes?
- What size do I need for the joysticks?
*I know, you're probably saying, "just use the same thing they did with the original CP". But, since I'm not 100% sure if the buttons/joysticks I have are the exact same thing they used back in '93, I just want to make sure. Again, they are Happ classic buttons and Happ competition joysticks.
- What bit would be best for a clean hole? Preferably for a drill or drillpress. I don't have a router.
- Is the larger, black washer needed with the joystick (on top of CPO, under directional stick)? I've seen some with and some without - I'm trying to keep it as close to an original MK2 CP as possible.
EDIT - Or does it go on top of the CP, but under the CPO? (Thus, I would need the "countersink")
- The old control panel had larger "countersunk" holes around the drilled-thru holes (probably not the right terms to use but best I can think of right now). The buttons had a 1_3/4" countersink around them on the underside of the CP, and the joysticks had a 3" countersink around them on the top side of the CP. Is this necessary? My CP will be 3/4" thick.
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h457/KITTinKC/CPCountersink.jpg)
- If I need to do that, what is the best bit or method for doing so? Forstner bit?
Thanks in advance for any help!
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I'm really not the best guy around here to answer this, but I will give it a shot anyway. It seems like most of your questions can be answered from the happ website. http://na.suzohapp.com/ (http://na.suzohapp.com/)
The underside countersink holes aren't necessary as i think the shaft of the pushbuttons are plenty long.
The spade bit works but a forstner bit is way better I think. 1-1/8 for pushbuttons. Drill press preffered but just go in straight as you can with a handheld drill practice in some scrap first...but not too small a piece drilling into a small piece of wood can be dangerous.
You have to check the diagram for your joystick sizing, the dust washer should go on top of the control panel.
(http://na.suzohapp.com/images/50/5060701x_exploded.gif)
(http://na.suzohapp.com/images/50/5060701x_mounting.gif)
(http://na.suzohapp.com/images/50/5891xxl_mounting.gif)
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Thanks for the help!
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With a 1 1/8 drill bit if you don't go 100% straight it may be hard to get the button in or to go flush with the top. A generally use a router to clean up the holes by running a flush trim bit around the inside of the hole going from both the top and bottom. But a small hand file does just as good though takes a little longer. Buttons should drop in pretty easily but not have any wiggle room.
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Best case scenario is a forstener bit in a drill press. You'll have perfectly round and straight holes with smooth sides.