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Obvious cheap and simple project under my nose
ark_ader:
I have been trying to find a supplier (well I found one last month) that makes completed cabinet builds, and I really do not have money to splurge.
So I was looking at a box of spare arcade parts and an unused keywiz and noticed I have some room on my desk. I sit at my desk like 60% of the day why not build one in my desk.
So other than doing the obvious and drill holes into my desk, has anyone completed this simple project before (I already looked) and is it a good idea?
X Gaming have a deal for a interface board for $29, or I can use the keywiz. I have an idea where I want to position the controls, I don't play Robotron so one stick will suffice.
Other question would be should I mount the joystick under the desk, in case I want to upgrade the stick at a later date?
I have four displays on the desk so I can play in any orientation.
Other question would be on button quantity as I can always use the main keyboard for admin.
Any suggestions would be helpful.
Hoppy:
why not just build a box to put all the controls in?
Then when you are not using it you can move it and still use your desk
Hoppy:
i built this box out of scrap wood i had... really just to test the controls that i bought... took about 2hrs including the wiring
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=115478.msg1224067#msg1224067
ark_ader:
Control panels shift about. I have weighted them down, put rubber feet on them, and finally screwed them down as they still shift.
I was thinking I could rig up a cable from the X arcade and have the one player stick and the buttons linked to the desk controls via serial.
I have a large corner desk with 3 screens and a small PC desk to the side with the dedicated X arcade and monitor and a laptop on the left side.
It gives me six screens when I am working and a nice tan.
If I embed the X Arcade into the desk I gain a more space.
But I have not seen anyone do that, and it seems an obvious choice in my situation.
I just want it to look smart and functional and not noobish. ::)
SavannahLion:
Well, there's always #15
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