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Title: looking for blank/prebuilt joystick box
Post by: pmlabrier on November 30, 2006, 10:48:04 pm

I would like to get a pre-built but blank joystick box.  Something like what x-arcade puts their solo stick or track ball in would be about right, but I want a blank empty box so I can install my own stick and buttons in. 

X-arcade does not list anything like that for sale on their site.   Their Trackball box is on sale for $49 after rebate but I do not want a trackball or that button configuration.

Does anyone sell anything like this?   

Paul

Title: Re: looking for blank/prebuilt joystick box
Post by: javeryh on November 30, 2006, 11:19:08 pm

I know this is the obvious answer but why not build it yourself?  You could get it exactly the way you want and it's not too hard to do...

Title: Re: looking for blank/prebuilt joystick box
Post by: Xam on November 30, 2006, 11:26:41 pm

If time does not allow for building your own...ebay has some listed...or I think slik stik sells them also.

Xam

Title: Re: looking for blank/prebuilt joystick box
Post by: pmlabrier on December 01, 2006, 12:50:04 am

Woodworking is not my strong suit.  If I start with a ready-made box the end result will be much better.  I can drill a couple holes and such but I do not have the expertise or tools to do a good job on the box.

I imagine that I will find something on e-bay.

Paul

Title: Re: looking for blank/prebuilt joystick box
Post by: monkeybomb on December 01, 2006, 01:08:16 am

Mameroom.com has a good option for blanks.  There is a standard or you can design your own and get just what you want.  I suck with wood too.


http://www.mameroom.com/uacontrolpanel_info2.asp

Title: Re: looking for blank/prebuilt joystick box
Post by: Bluedeath on December 01, 2006, 04:35:49 am

Try to find something like MAS stick box

Title: Re: looking for blank/prebuilt joystick box
Post by: xmenxmen on December 01, 2006, 05:37:07 pm

If you have a Fry's around, you can just grab the 2 player x-arcade for 99 bucks.  Otherwise, Slikstik as mention above is one I know.