Author Topic: Kaytrim's Kustoms Back in Action (Read 101815 times)

Kaytrim · « **Reply #120 on:** October 13, 2007, 02:11:14 pm »

Quote from: arcadefever on October 13, 2007, 12:04:27 am

can you make me one

Shoot me an email and we will discuss details. kaytrimskustoms(at)gmail.com

patrickl · « **Reply #121 on:** October 13, 2007, 03:32:21 pm »

Quote from: Kaytrim on October 13, 2007, 02:06:37 pm

Don't get me wrong Pat I do appreciate the help. I don't have the ability to change the f-stop on that cheep thing.

I assumed that you couldn't set much, that's why I suggested just adding (a lot) more light. The camera will automatically go for a better f-stop.

Of course a better camera will help a bit, but with that little bit of light available you will always be struggling.

BTW congrats with the sales and have fun building them. It looks nice.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #122 on:** October 14, 2007, 09:28:12 pm »

I promised more pics as the sticks are finished. Well here you go. Here is my Blanka stick. This box is ready for the controller of choice and includes side art. Artwork done by DarthGatsu. I can hack Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, Playstation 1, 2 & 3, XBox, XBox 360, GameCube, Wii and PC.

TTFN

dmworking247 · « **Reply #123 on:** October 14, 2007, 10:44:21 pm »

Kaytrim,

Sorry if I missed this, but where did you get those bright green buttons for the Blanka stick from?

I was looking for buttons in this hue of green to match the T-molding I'm using for my current bartop project, but all of the Happ/other buttons I could source locally didn't match this 'fluro' green, and instead looked like a darker, 'forest' green.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #124 on:** October 14, 2007, 10:51:21 pm »

The buttons are from Seimitsu 30mm. You can get them from http://akihabarashop.com/

edit*** The part number is PS-14-GN Green

TTFN
Kaytrim

SodaPopinksi · « **Reply #125 on:** October 15, 2007, 03:28:08 am »

Looking really good! These sticks are driving me nuts with ideas, I keep saying I'll post my own soon... and I will... soon, lol. Can't wait to see the lacewood one finished.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #126 on:** October 15, 2007, 04:08:22 pm »

I just got commissioned for another stick. This one will use a GPWiz interface. Fred if you still want me to build you one contact me before the queue fills up.

I hope to have the lacewood finished this weekend and there are quite a few 'kustom' parts on this little stick.

TTFN

Kaytrim · « **Reply #127 on:** October 19, 2007, 12:33:01 pm »

Another commission from the SRK forums.

Currently only one custom slot left.

I'll have two new pre-made sticks to post this weekend. One will be the lacewood box I've been teasing you with.

More than likely the post will be on Sunday.

TTFN
Kaytrim

arcadefever · « **Reply #128 on:** October 19, 2007, 12:38:21 pm »

Quote from: Kaytrim on October 19, 2007, 12:33:01 pm

Another commission from the SRK forums. Currently only one custom slot left.

I'll have two new pre-made sticks to post this weekend. One will be the lacewood box I've been teasing you with. More than likely the post will be on Sunday.

TTFN
Kaytrim

Kaytrim · « **Reply #129 on:** October 19, 2007, 12:41:49 pm »

BTW, that open slot takes into account your order arcadefever.

Two from SRK and one from you. I only work on 4 at a time to try and keep the peace at home.

javeryh · « **Reply #130 on:** October 19, 2007, 03:26:49 pm »

Looking good Kaytrim - Where did you get the white wiring block screw terminal thingy from?

HaRuMaN · « **Reply #131 on:** October 19, 2007, 03:31:29 pm »

Quote from: javeryh on October 19, 2007, 03:26:49 pm

Looking good Kaytrim - Where did you get the white wiring block screw terminal thingy from?

I use those all the time for my controller hacks, you can buy them from Radio Shack or elsewhere.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #132 on:** October 19, 2007, 03:32:56 pm »

Quote from: javeryh on October 19, 2007, 03:26:49 pm

Looking good Kaytrim - Where did you get the white wiring block screw terminal thingy from?

Quote from: HarumaN on October 19, 2007, 03:31:29 pm

Quote from: javeryh on October 19, 2007, 03:26:49 pm
Looking good Kaytrim - Where did you get the white wiring block screw terminal thingy from?

I use those all the time for my controller hacks, you can buy them from Radio Shack or elsewhere.

I got mine from GGG

Gatsu · « **Reply #133 on:** October 19, 2007, 06:31:18 pm »

looks great man. good luck with the rest of your orders.

And if you want any more artwork done just let me know. Things have slowed down alot so I have more time to work on stuff.

haven't had any progress on my stick yet because my workspace has been taken over by someone elses project.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #134 on:** October 19, 2007, 08:36:26 pm »

Well I am almost done with the lacewood box. Just a few minor touch ups and it is done. Here are the final shots.

TTFN
Kaytrim

WhiteFro1306 · « **Reply #135 on:** October 19, 2007, 08:53:48 pm »

I like...

Melissa Jones · « **Reply #136 on:** October 19, 2007, 10:12:46 pm »

Very cool! I like the wood look!

Dmod · « **Reply #137 on:** October 20, 2007, 01:41:48 am »

Nice job on that one. How'd you do the lacewood bat handle?

Kaytrim · « **Reply #138 on:** October 20, 2007, 12:55:13 pm »

Quote from: Dmod on October 20, 2007, 01:41:48 am

Nice job on that one. How'd you do the lacewood bat handle?

The bat top is hand turned and the dust cover is cut from a piece 1/8" thick. I also used the same 1/8" wood in the buttons. The finish is an oil that is rubbed into the wood several times. It really brings out the variation in the grain.

Thanks everyone for the comments. I am going to start on another box like this using some of the curly spalted maple I have on hand. That is if I have time.

TTFN
Kaytrim

patrickl · « **Reply #139 on:** October 20, 2007, 01:27:16 pm »

That looks pretty cool. Why didn't you use plugs to hide the screws? On second thought, why do you have screws on top at all?

Kaytrim · « **Reply #140 on:** October 20, 2007, 01:29:47 pm »

Quote from: patrickl on October 20, 2007, 01:27:16 pm

That looks pretty cool. Why didn't you use plugs to hide the screws?

I couldn't find any to match the grain. I have a super thin piece of the wood that I might be able to create a plug with. Thanks for the idea.

Quote from: patrickl on October 20, 2007, 01:27:16 pm

On second thought, why do you have screws on top at all?

The wood you see there is in place of Plexiglas so it is the same thickness. Also the all clear buttons I used only come in snap-in models. So that top layer of wood is what is holding the buttons in place. I needed some way to lock everything together thus the screws.

Knievel · « **Reply #141 on:** October 20, 2007, 06:25:10 pm »

Bravo dude!

That lacewood box looks great. The turned bat-top is crazy.

Soon your house will be filled with boxes of arcade parts.

patrickl · « **Reply #142 on:** October 20, 2007, 07:03:13 pm »

Quote from: Kaytrim on October 20, 2007, 01:29:47 pm

Quote from: patrickl on October 20, 2007, 01:27:16 pm
On second thought, why do you have screws on top at all?

The wood you see there is in place of Plexiglas so it is the same thickness. Also the all clear buttons I used only come in snap-in models. So that top layer of wood is what is holding the buttons in place. I needed some way to lock everything together thus the screws.

Ah OK, I was wondering what changed, since the version with plexi top didn't have the screws visible.

Anyway, really cool result.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #143 on:** October 21, 2007, 03:00:58 pm »

Here is my latest stick. Currently this has no art so it is open to whoever buys it or I get one done. Thanks to Donkey_Kong for fixing the pics for me. This one is real shiny so it was hard to get good pics.

krutknut · « **Reply #144 on:** October 21, 2007, 03:28:40 pm »

That wood design was really unexpected. It really does not look like a toy.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #145 on:** October 23, 2007, 10:53:38 pm »

Ok update on the gold box. Artwork has arrived. I got enough negative feedback on the logo that I replaced it with what you see in the second pic.

dmworking247 · « **Reply #146 on:** October 23, 2007, 11:15:46 pm »

I've just caught up on this thread... the progress/evolution of these sticks is amazing... you've come a long way since the first ones... you've gone from 'backyard' to 'commercial'.

I have to say I'm glad you've changed the logo... the old one was too bold and juvenile.

I really like that wood grain panel, though I think the woodgrain in a plastic button is overkill, perhaps semi-translucent buttons with no color or backlighting? (eg what you have but minus the grain insert).

Where are you getting all the balltops/batton tops from to match all this, or are you making them yourself?

Well done!

WhiteFro1306 · « **Reply #147 on:** October 23, 2007, 11:29:49 pm »

Man, that artwork makes a huge difference. I liked it before but now I think I like it even more. Great Job Man, cant wait to see how mine will turn out.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #148 on:** October 29, 2007, 10:16:14 am »

Three new custom stick orders nearing completion including a new hardwood stick. Should be able to post pics by the end of this week. This will include the orders from WhiteFro1306 and ArcadeFever.

TTFN

Here is a teaser for the hardwood stick...

Cornchip · « **Reply #149 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:08:52 pm »

The mandrel you mentioned.

Cornchip.

patrickl · « **Reply #150 on:** October 31, 2007, 06:44:24 pm »

Quote from: Kaytrim on October 29, 2007, 10:16:14 am

a teaser for the hardwood stick

Beavis and Butthead would die if you said something like that to them

Cornchip · « **Reply #151 on:** November 01, 2007, 08:27:39 pm »

Stayed late to get these finished up and out of the way.

Cornchip.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #152 on:** November 01, 2007, 10:06:04 pm »

Thanks for doing these up conchip. They will make it much easier to turn the hardwood tops.

TTFN

patrickl · « **Reply #153 on:** November 01, 2007, 11:12:42 pm »

Quote from: Cornchip on November 01, 2007, 08:27:39 pm

Stayed late to get these finished up and out of the way.

That's an interesting way to light that joystick ball top

Kaytrim · « **Reply #154 on:** November 04, 2007, 08:48:00 pm »

Interesting that you should say Light-Up Patrickl.

Latest project for your viewing pleasure.....

Kaytrim · « **Reply #155 on:** November 04, 2007, 08:49:08 pm »

And for one of the regulars here Arcade Fever.

Donkey_Kong · « **Reply #156 on:** November 04, 2007, 08:58:28 pm »

Nice new builds!

Freds is awesome...Akuma too!

I like the new way of displaying the plaques!

Kaytrim · « **Reply #157 on:** November 04, 2007, 09:20:51 pm »

Quote from: Donkey_Kong on November 04, 2007, 08:58:28 pm

I like the new way of displaying the plaques!

Since nobody seems to want them I have to make use of them somehow.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #158 on:** November 04, 2007, 09:23:36 pm »

Due to problems beyond my control I don't have the one stick that I alluded to earlier. Here is a wip pic though.

arcadefever · « **Reply #159 on:** November 04, 2007, 10:56:12 pm »

Thank you very much, i can not wait to get it !!!

Was a good choice to have you to build the ArcadeFever stick


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