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Title: centipede info wanted....
Post by: Flinkly on March 01, 2005, 01:24:50 am

hey guys, i was looking to make my own centipede, and was looking for some more in depth info than what is on klov.

Title: Re: centipede info wanted....
Post by: paigeoliver on March 01, 2005, 01:27:56 am

Centipede doesn't use a joystick it uses a trackball. Centipede sideart is reproed and available from several locations, you are going to want to get the REAL STUFF and not a print from mamemarquees.com (they are more for custom graphics jobs, the real prints from the repro places are much better).

Centipede uses a 19" monitor.

Your first step should actually be acquiring the correct cabinet, any converted Centipede, Arabian, Dig Dug, or Kangaroo cabinet will be suitable (these vary ever so slightly in design, but they essentially look the same and the parts swap between cabinets).

Title: Re: centipede info wanted....
Post by: RayB on March 01, 2005, 09:59:55 am

You need a 2 1/4" white trackball.
1 white leaf-switch pushbutton.
2 black cone red lit Atari buttons
Black vinyl laminate from PartsExpress.com for the lower front fo the cab.

Search for mmmmmPeanutbutter's Centipede project.

Title: Re: centipede info wanted....
Post by: mmmPeanutButter on March 01, 2005, 12:05:28 pm

Quote from: RayB on March 01, 2005, 09:59:55 am

You need a 2 1/4" white trackball.
1 white leaf-switch pushbutton.
2 black cone red lit Atari buttons
Black vinyl laminate from PartsExpress.com for the lower front fo the cab.

Search for mmmmmPeanutbutter's Centipede project.

Hey... thanks for the mention... if only I could get it done!!

Here is the post. (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,21390.0.html)

I got my side art from arcadeshop.com (http://www.arcadeshop.com/).  But I think you can get it cheaper from phoenix arcade (http://www.phoenixarcade.com/) (but they were out of stock when I ordered). 

Parts express for the black vinyl as mentioned.

I got my cpo from classicarcadegrafix (http://www.classicarcadegrafix.com/).  Say what you want about them, but I liked them. 





If you have any questions about the cab, let me know (put up a post and drop me a PM - I don't get to browse as much as I would like anymore).

Title: Re: centipede info wanted....
Post by: Wyluli on March 01, 2005, 08:09:42 pm

Phoenix arcade is selling a bunch of Centipede side art for $60 a set on Ebay right now.  Posted this in the artwork section, but thought I would mention it here to since you are askin  ;D