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Title: Ibuki (SFIV) themed fightstick (WIP)
Post by: shponglefan on June 09, 2013, 07:42:50 pm

A little while ago, I created an Ibuki-themed CP layout for a fightstick:

(http://animecritic.com/_temp/arcade%20controller/fightstick/Ibuki%20SFIV%20layout%203_800.jpg)

Now I've started turning it into a fightstick.

CP cutout:

(http://animecritic.com/_temp/arcade%20controller/fightstick/Ibuki%20fightstick%2001.jpg)

CP underside with laminate applied.  I'm using Seimitsu buttons and as they are too thin for the CP thickness, I routed space so they will be able to be screwed in.  Made a few gaffs routing it, but since it's hidden I'm not too concerned.

(http://animecritic.com/_temp/arcade%20controller/fightstick/Ibuki%20fightstick%2002.jpg)

Plexi routed w/ joystick and button holes cut:

(http://animecritic.com/_temp/arcade%20controller/fightstick/Ibuki%20fightstick%2003.jpg)

Printed art already cut/trimmed:

(http://animecritic.com/_temp/arcade%20controller/fightstick/Ibuki%20fightstick%2004.jpg)

CP underside again; everything fits nicely.

(http://animecritic.com/_temp/arcade%20controller/fightstick/Ibuki%20fightstick%2006.jpg)

The base pieces cut, but not assembled yet.  I'm thinking of putting a few 24mm buttons along the front, but I'm still waiting on some parts in order to do that.  Also debating whether to use white or black laminate...

(http://animecritic.com/_temp/arcade%20controller/fightstick/Ibuki%20fightstick%2007.jpg)

CP top assembled with 3/4" T-molding attached.  Note that since the plexi is slightly thicker than 1/16", there is a slight lip just above the T-molding (about 1/64").  I debated planing the MDF, but given it's not particularly noticable, I may just leave it:

(http://animecritic.com/_temp/arcade%20controller/fightstick/Ibuki%20fightstick%2005.jpg)

Still to do:

1) Finish the base pieces, assemble and laminate.
2) Mount controller and wire everything up
3) Add LEDs at some point...

Title: Re: Ibuki (SFIV) themed fightstick (WIP)
Post by: shponglefan on June 09, 2013, 07:45:27 pm

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Title: Re: Ibuki (SFIV) themed fightstick (WIP)
Post by: shponglefan on June 09, 2013, 07:45:39 pm

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Title: Re: Ibuki (SFIV) themed fightstick (WIP)
Post by: emphatic on June 10, 2013, 01:36:32 pm

Very nice, although the JLF sits a bit too high for my taste. :cheers:

Title: Re: Ibuki (SFIV) themed fightstick (WIP)
Post by: shponglefan on June 10, 2013, 10:44:35 pm

Thanks emphatic.  I've been playing around with layouts and this one seems comfortable.  But after putting it through its paces, if I opt to change it, should be easy enought to redo!  ;D

Title: Re: Ibuki (SFIV) themed fightstick (WIP)
Post by: emphatic on June 11, 2013, 12:22:28 pm

I was referring to the length of the shaft, not the overall layout. Just to be perfectly clear.  :cheers: