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Recommendations on Arcade Cabinet Kits?
shateredsoul:
Thanks Garner,
The link is helpful, I downloaded the newbie guide so I can take a look at that over the weekend. I appreciate the advice.
I was thinking of getting this classic controller kit http://www.mameroom.com/ProductDetail.asp?ID=CLASSICCPKIT
I wish I could get the japanese style layout though (where the 6 buttons are curved), I also saw the hybrid neo geo street fighter layout.. nice!
I think I'll give them a call to see if they can customize it for me.. hopefully for not too much more.
-Shatered
--- Quote from: garnerb350 on January 29, 2010, 11:49:16 am ---here's some options...
http://www.lizardlick.com/pages/pushbuttons.shtml
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=73&sort=20a&page=2
(might catch hell on this but WTH) To me Cherry switches & E switches is like comparing Fords & Chevys...its just a different brand of that type of switch...
Disregard the "FDV1-2"....( that the auto supply company personal "search" name....) What you mean to say is .187 female connectors or just plain "wire connectors"...
Connectors, you can find them at Lowes/HDepot/Harbor Freight/Radio Shack/anyplace that sells electrical supplies...hell even amazon sells em...
http://www.amazon.com/22-18-Guage-Female-Disconnect-100pcs/dp/B001HTB13S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1264782703&sr=8-1
Buttons depend on what type of control panel you are using...wooden or metal and they are different thickness/types of sizes...but the most common pushbuttons are HAPPS pushbuttons...Look at the links above and you'll see the differences
Shatered...here some more info you can read when you get time...
http://arcadecontrols.com/arcade.htm
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shateredsoul:
I just noticed that you can customize it for 20 bucks.. hmm. I think I might try to do the street fighter and neo geo layout, is anyone willing to look over the design I make later? I just want to make sure I don't make a design that would be unpractical or uncomfortable.
DeLuSioNal29:
Yes, I think I mentioned that in the quad review. $20 extra is a fantastic deal.
You may be better off contacting him directly. He may have a custom layout already saved that fits your bill.
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DashRendar:
I recently bought the quad control panel from North Coast. It's very nice. :applaud:
But you need to know something when ordering one from them-
If you want to order T-molding, a plexiglass cover, and/or a control panel overlay, you need to order it WITH your control panel. They do not sell them separately.
On mine, there was a little chipping of the black plastic that covers the wood. This was only around the button holes, and is covered by the rim of the buttons. So it's not noticeable normally, but it might be something that concerns you when you get your kit.
The locking cam system holds it together very well, and it's a well-designed kit.
shateredsoul:
Oh.. good to know. I didn't even know they offered the Plexiglas cover (it's not listed as an option when ordering). Do you remember how much it costs for that option? (can't find it on their website). I need that plexiglass cover so my custom art can go underneath right? or does the plexiglass hold a design on its own?
I'll be sure to ask if they have a previously designed layout with the neo geo and street fighter button lay out.
I can't really order the controller panel yet though (will be able to in march). In the meanwhile I'll focus on getting a video up of what I do have (a pc hooked up to a tv w/ xbox 360 controller) and on figuring out how to get zinc to work with maximus arcade. I swear I had it working for a day... then it stopped. =/
February I'll probably order all the buttons, cables, joysticks, track ball and other parts. I'm probably going to wait on the spinner though (the one recommended is about 70 dollars and I never really used a spinner in the arcdes). I was also considering building the stand that they have on northcoast.. but they don't sell the plans. Boo urns!
I'm also working on getting album covers for my music collection (for my jukebox app)... now, a touchscreen, that would be nice for the jukebox app but probably not so good because of all the smudges.
--- Quote from: DashRendar on January 29, 2010, 07:24:03 pm ---I recently bought the quad control panel from North Coast. It's very nice. :applaud:
But you need to know something when ordering one from them-
If you want to order T-molding, a plexiglass cover, and/or a control panel overlay, you need to order it WITH your control panel. They do not sell them separately.
On mine, there was a little chipping of the black plastic that covers the wood. This was only around the button holes, and is covered by the rim of the buttons. So it's not noticeable normally, but it might be something that concerns you when you get your kit.
The locking cam system holds it together very well, and it's a well-designed kit.
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