Author Topic: Mini Mayhem (Read 16201 times)

Santoro · « **Reply #80 on:** March 19, 2004, 09:03:55 am »

Gotta compliment you again on how clean the work is on that cab!

How did you cut the slot for the omnistick 4/8way switch? I might want to do the same thing in plexi on my next cab.

{edited for spelling}

Stingray · « **Reply #81 on:** March 19, 2004, 09:33:16 am »

I actually didn't cut the slot at all. I removed the stick from the mounting plate. Then I traced the mounting plate on the panel. I then carefully cut out the shape using a die grinder, then a dremel and finally a hand file. After I had the hole as close to perfect as I could get I welded it in place from the back and filled the gap on the front with body filler.

-S

Minwah · « **Reply #82 on:** March 22, 2004, 02:21:41 pm »

Just had to say it looks great Stingray

- I hadn't been keeping an eye on your progress since your artwork posts a while back.

I seem to have done very little in comparison

Oh well, a few hours tonight perhaps...

Stingray · « **Reply #83 on:** March 22, 2004, 02:31:05 pm »

MinWah, I was off work all last week which gave me plenty of time to work on my TB/ Spinner panel, otherwise I wouldn't have gotten nearly as much done.

Next up will be the 360 steering wheel panel most likely. Then of course I need to modify my CPO art to accomidate the new panels.

-S

Minwah · « **Reply #84 on:** March 22, 2004, 02:45:56 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on March 22, 2004, 02:31:05 pm

MinWah, I was off work all last week which gave me plenty of time to work on my TB/ Spinner panel, otherwise I wouldn't have gotten nearly as much done.

Next up will be the 360 steering wheel panel most likely. Then of course I need to modify my CPO art to accomidate the new panels.

-S

Sounds good, I got a Pole Position wheel a while back for my wheel panel - a little way off yet tho....

Stingray · « **Reply #85 on:** March 22, 2004, 02:56:37 pm »

Mine is from Destruction Derby. I've already got it wired so that it will plug into my mouse hack "port", but due to it's shape at the base I'm going to have to do a little more engineering on the panel than the previous two required. The base is too long to fit on the front of my panel, so I'm going to have to make some kind of insert on the panel to fit it to. I haven't really decided how to approach this yet.

Also I haven't got any pedals yet (and am not really sure how I'm going to connect them to my cab when I do get them) so there's no big rush on the wheel panel anyway.

-S

Minwah · « **Reply #86 on:** March 22, 2004, 05:53:25 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on March 22, 2004, 02:56:37 pm

Mine is from Destruction Derby. I've already got it wired so that it will plug into my mouse hack "port", but due to it's shape at the base I'm going to have to do a little more engineering on the panel than the previous two required. The base is too long to fit on the front of my panel, so I'm going to have to make some kind of insert on the panel to fit it to. I haven't really decided how to approach this yet.

Also I haven't got any pedals yet (and am not really sure how I'm going to connect them to my cab when I do get them) so there's no big rush on the wheel panel anyway.

-S

Well I have my pedals sorted, the wiring at least. They are going to be an itegral part of my cab (pic), I just need to give them a sanding and re-spray, and apply some new grip-tape.

My wheel is in worse shape tho - rusty chrome, I'm not sure whether to blast it and get it re-chromed, or spray it black. Chrome would be nice but then I'll need to sort out the 'grip' part...

patrickl · « **Reply #87 on:** March 23, 2004, 03:23:12 am »

I was thinking about making a set of pedals slide out of the bottom centre of my cab. There should be enough space below the cab to house it. I'm not sure how good a set of sit down pedals will work whilst standing up though.

Minwah's pedals look like the real thing. Really cool!

Minwah · « **Reply #88 on:** March 23, 2004, 04:54:59 am »

Quote from: patrickl on March 23, 2004, 03:23:12 am

I was thinking about making a set of pedals slide out of the bottom centre of my cab. There should be enough space below the cab to house it. I'm not sure how good a set of sit down pedals will work whilst standing up though.

Minwah's pedals look like the real thing. Really cool!

Are you going to use PC pedals or arcade pedals? I think *some* arcade pedals are used in both stand-up and sit-down cabs (not 100% sure tho). I think you'll be ok, it's probably worse using stand-up pedals in a sit down cab.

Those pedals I have are the Happ type, usually mounted on a black metal plate. I just removed the plate so I didn't have to make a big cut-out on the front panel

patrickl · « **Reply #89 on:** March 23, 2004, 05:06:09 am »

I was thinking about using my Act LABS performance pedal set (with 3 pedals). I haven't really tried since I don't even have a cab yet

, but I assume I will have to do some modding on them.

Minwah · « **Reply #90 on:** March 23, 2004, 05:12:57 am »

Quote from: patrickl on March 23, 2004, 05:06:09 am

I was thinking about using my Act LABS performance pedal set (with 3 pedals). I haven't really tried since I don't even have a cab yet , but I assume I will have to do some modding on them.

They might well be OK - if you can locate them 'in' more than your control panel then the angle of the pedals look like they will be fine

SkateDetroit · « **Reply #91 on:** March 23, 2004, 07:45:18 am »

Kick ass cab! I really dig the artwork. I also love all the projects on your website. Don't hurt any little kids with your siege weaponery! heh

Stingray · « **Reply #92 on:** March 23, 2004, 08:48:30 am »

Minwah, how are those pedals interfaced with your cab? Are they pot based? I'm unsure how to hook something like that up. I was thinking of hacking a USB analog joystick, but then I saw Dave's recent post saying that his analog interface card will be available soon. I'm thinking I might just wait for that.

SkateDetroit, thanks for the compliments on my cab & other toys. Everyone should have their own trebuchet, it's great fun!

-S

Minwah · « **Reply #93 on:** March 23, 2004, 11:10:49 am »

Quote from: Stingray on March 23, 2004, 08:48:30 am

Minwah, how are those pedals interfaced with your cab? Are they pot based? I'm unsure how to hook something like that up. I was thinking of hacking a USB analog joystick, but then I saw Dave's recent post saying that his analog interface card will be available soon. I'm thinking I might just wait for that.

SkateDetroit, thanks for the compliments on my cab & other toys. Everyone should have their own trebuchet, it's great fun!

Yes they have a pot for each pedal...I wired them up to the gameport with a DPDT switch for single/dual axis setup. I would have gone for Dave's interface but a) I couldn't wait, and b) I don't really need all the axis and USB hot-swapping since the pedals will be permanantly plugged in. For Mac I would think Dave's interface is the way to go

BTW I don't know if it would work on Mac but you can get Gameport > USB convertors, if you did want to try that route. This is the page I used for reference: http://www.gunpowder.freeserve.co.uk/wheels/wiring.htm

Stingray · « **Reply #94 on:** March 23, 2004, 11:14:54 am »

I actually do have a gameport adaptor, but I think I'll wait for Dave's interface anyway. Eventually I'd like to build a Star Wars yoke panel, and his card should greatly simplify hooking that up.

-S

Minwah · « **Reply #95 on:** March 23, 2004, 11:22:56 am »

Quote from: Stingray on March 23, 2004, 11:14:54 am

I actually do have a gameport adaptor, but I think I'll wait for Dave's interface anyway. Eventually I'd like to build a Star Wars yoke panel, and his card should greatly simplify hooking that up.

Yes, good idea. I do plan on getting one of Dave's interface for a control panel I have in mind which has an analog stick, and a paddle...eventually...

Good news is my cab building is done!

I just need to paint and finish it now...

Stingray · « **Reply #96 on:** March 23, 2004, 11:31:33 am »

So where's your project announcement thread? Post some pics so we can all check it out! IMO building the actual cab is the hard part (which is why I did a conversion). Putting all the electronic goodies inside is pure fun!

-S

Minwah · « **Reply #97 on:** March 23, 2004, 11:49:39 am »

Quote from: Stingray on March 23, 2004, 11:31:33 am

So where's your project announcement thread? Post some pics so we can all check it out! IMO building the actual cab is the hard part (which is why I did a conversion). Putting all the electronic goodies inside is pure fun!

Agreed. I'm not looking forward to the final painting of it (I hate painting), but I can't wait to install the electronics

It looks pretty ropey atm (a mixture of wood, filler, primer, topcoat: I did a bit of experimenting with paint mid-way through!) so I will wait for a while before 'announcing'!

Stingray · « **Reply #98 on:** March 23, 2004, 11:59:01 am »

Well at least take some pics of it while it's still "ropey". That way you can post some great before & after shots.

-S

Minwah · « **Reply #99 on:** March 23, 2004, 01:34:43 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on March 23, 2004, 11:59:01 am

Well at least take some pics of it while it's still "ropey". That way you can post some great before & after shots.

-S

I've taken quite a number...ok I can't resist, here's a quicky:

(I had to get it up and running for a while so the 'shed owners' could have a go)

Stingray · « **Reply #100 on:** March 23, 2004, 01:48:39 pm »

What front end is that?

Looks good, mine was spotty like that not long ago. Are you going to spray it or roll it?

-S

Minwah · « **Reply #101 on:** March 23, 2004, 01:53:42 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on March 23, 2004, 01:48:39 pm

What front end is that?

Looks good, mine was spotty like that not long ago. Are you going to spray it or roll it?

Roll it. I tried it before, before it was 'finished', and it looked awful

I think it was mainly due to the paint (Crown) I used - when it dried it looked very patchy, and it marked really easily. The Dulux equiv. I have now seems much better.

Of course English winter temperature and my poor technique didn't help either

Hopefully now it's warmed up a touch, and I've had some practice it should be OK this time...

Witchboard · « **Reply #102 on:** June 19, 2004, 02:01:27 pm »

Okay, this is my official nagging post for you to get your side art done on your cab. I noticed you posted an up to date picture in another thread and that beautiful side art you created has still not found its home. Okay, nag over.

Stingray · « **Reply #103 on:** April 27, 2005, 04:02:08 pm »

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that beautiful side art you created has still not found its home

Wow, you posted this nearly a year ago and I just noticed it. I also have still not had my side art printed. Now that's some good procrastination.

-S

Witchboard · « **Reply #104 on:** April 27, 2005, 04:20:34 pm »

I guess it's time for my yearly nagging then...

Here... I'll even say it in Okie-talk. Git 'er done!

Stingray · « **Reply #105 on:** April 27, 2005, 04:38:49 pm »

Seems like every time I have a little extra cash in my pocket I end up buying something else (gaming related) with it. I'll do my best to get it printed before the next yearly nagging comes around though.

-S


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