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3D Printer with Arcade Machine!
PL1:
OK, here's a challenge for you that combines 3D printer and Tron.
Both Paradise Arcade and Ultimarc carry a triggerstick like this.
The original Tron Joystick uses a special restrictor plate that makes it more difficult to hit diagonals unless you press the stick a bit harder.
It acts as a 4-way restrictor for light cycle and battle tank levels -- light pressure on stick misses diagonals.
It acts as an 8-way restrictor during the I/O Tower and MCP cone levels -- slightly heavier pressure allows you to hit diagonals.
Can you develop a printable Tron restrictor that sandwiches between the microswitches and the bottom plate on the triggerstick?
Alternate approach, CNC or laser cut one from 1/8" neoprene similar to this.
Before anyone brings it up, I already know that automated 4/8-way in-game switching is possible, but this restrictor is for someone who doesn't have the software skills or auto-switching sticks.
Scott
Unstupid:
What kind of 3D printer do you have access to, and what is the build envelope size? Usually 3D printers are too small to make anything really useable for arcade cabinets... unless you are looking to do something like custom mounts or brackets. What you really need is a CNC machine to do anything really worth while! ;)
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