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Title: X-Arcade Tank Stick Blueprint/Diagram
Post by: sd_dracula on February 24, 2016, 11:01:47 am

Hi guys.
Does anyone have a set of blueprints for the X-Arcade Tankstick with all the correct dimensions, hole sizes, placement etc.
Basically I am looking for this http://thydzik.com/stick/xarcade.jpg (http://thydzik.com/stick/xarcade.jpg) but for the tankstick.

Title: Re: X-Arcade Tank Stick Blueprint/Diagram
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on February 24, 2016, 01:07:51 pm

Didn't find any blue prints, but Recroom Masters has an overlay that has the same dimensions.  I'm guessing you could print that out and use it as a template.

Here's a link to the page:
http://www.recroommasters.com/Custom_Die_Cut_Overlay_Skin_for_the_X_Arcade_p/cus-overlay-t.htm (http://www.recroommasters.com/Custom_Die_Cut_Overlay_Skin_for_the_X_Arcade_p/cus-overlay-t.htm)

Here's the template file:
http://www.xtensiongamingseries.com/Templates/Tankstick_Template_2013.zip (http://www.xtensiongamingseries.com/Templates/Tankstick_Template_2013.zip)

Hope this helps.

D

Title: Re: X-Arcade Tank Stick Blueprint/Diagram
Post by: sd_dracula on February 25, 2016, 03:16:56 am

That is a nice start, thank you.
Would anyone know the hole diameter for the joystick and buttons on the tankstick?

Title: Re: X-Arcade Tank Stick Blueprint/Diagram
Post by: jeremymtc on February 25, 2016, 03:41:18 am

Quote from: sd_dracula on February 25, 2016, 03:16:56 am

That is a nice start, thank you.
Would anyone know the hole diameter for the joystick and buttons on the tankstick?

Sticks and buttons use 1 1/8" holes.

Title: Re: X-Arcade Tank Stick Blueprint/Diagram
Post by: sd_dracula on February 25, 2016, 04:48:29 am

Thanks.
What would be better to cut the holes with, flat wood drill bit or the circular hole saw?

Title: Re: X-Arcade Tank Stick Blueprint/Diagram
Post by: PL1 on February 25, 2016, 04:59:13 am

Quote from: sd_dracula on February 25, 2016, 04:48:29 am

Thanks.
What would be better to cut the holes with, flat wood drill bit or the circular hole saw?

Either of those will work, but I prefer a forstner bit like this one (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004RK4U?).  YMMV.   ;D

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31EMM5KFHEL._SY355_.jpg)


Scott

Title: Re: X-Arcade Tank Stick Blueprint/Diagram
Post by: BadMouth on February 25, 2016, 10:34:38 am

Quote from: sd_dracula on February 25, 2016, 04:48:29 am

Thanks.
What would be better to cut the holes with, flat wood drill bit or the circular hole saw?

If you end up using a flat bit, drill until the center part of the bit pokes through and then drill from the other side.
The edges on the surfaces will come out clean that way instead of chipping on the backside.

I also do this when using hole saws, but it isn't as necessary as long as you aren't pushing with much force.