The NEW Build Your Own Arcade Controls
Main => Everything Else => Topic started by: Bones on April 08, 2005, 07:45:14 am
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So I am having a plethora of beers with a few neighbours out in THE street where alcohol is usually consumed at an alarming rate, and one of the neighbours kids rocks on up to have a chat with me.
Known him for awhile, about 3 years so he moved into the 5 house street when he was 11. Now 14, life is starting to get interesting for him. He is a good kid. Played pool with him a few times when party's have burned out and everyone has gone to bed. Sensible young bloke.
He knows I am building a cabinet.... err he knows I am a bees-knob away from starting construction anyway. He says, "Hey Bones, when you are doing this can I come over and watch?"
In a drunken altruistic moment with a slurr I say, "I got a better idea for you.... I got extra I-PAC2, joystick, buttons, t-moulding and 19" monitor that you can have for free if you wanna build your own along side of me".
I say here are the rules:
I will help but the decisions are yours. Research it and I will be there every weekend but I want you to use your head. This is your machine and it should suit you.
I say, "Go ask your old man what he says cause there things are pretty large."
Goes off to his old man who has been downing beers at a steady level for a few hours. His old man says YES!. Asks me what it's gunna cost and what he needs.
I say "some wood" and a 3 year old computer with a CD.
He asks what wood. I reply 3/4 MDF. Says he will get me my wood for nothing. (Used to work for a hardware store and still has contacts.)
Before the party was over his old man had taken off to make some calls to round up another PC.
So... I have gained a young apprentice way before I am a master. He is checking out Project Arcade overnight. This will give him some insight.
The guy is a bit of an Xbox freak and I told him some dudes had made xbox cab's. More power to him if this is his thing and Gyruss is not.
I am....a perfectionist. I can admit it. But I managed a group of young blokes in a sales company and I always got the best results from them, my enthusiasm is often contagious. I am hoping my demands on him will not be awkward. I simply don't like shortcuts and taking the easy road at expense of results. I expect pride and the very best of people..
Hope it's the right decision but looking forward to this partnership. (Hey we can help each other with the heavy stuff.)
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Haven't read your post yet, but I notice that about 9 in 10 threads start with the word 'So' these days.
As you were...
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So, what are you saying?
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So many words could be used instead of so, that's all. I find the word so to be so-so when it comes to starting threads.
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So I gave it some thought and you know, I agree.
From this moment forward I shall replace the word "so", with the word "turnip".
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May I be the first to compliment you Bones. Not only are you helping this young kid, but you are teaching him to teach himself. And not only will he learn, but making him make the decisions of what he wants for his needs.
Great job, A lot of new members here should learn from this.
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Turnip is an excellent word to start with. I have decided to start my threads with beetroot. One thing I miss about Australia is ordering beetroot on my burgers, I don't know why the rest of the world hasn't caught on. I think even McDolands had a burger with beetroot on it! Genius!
Back on topic; I have read your post and it makes me wonder what 14 year olds think of arcade games these days. It's cool that he's into it, but do kids play the 'boring old arcade games' anymore, it seems like modern arcades only have Dance Dance Revolution and the like.
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I will tell you what......
Tomorrow when I see him I will ask him that very thing while his mind is still fresh and not BYOAC mindwashed on the simple concepts. It is an interesting question.
His dad is old school turnip remembers the era very well. I would put down money that his dad is just as eager as the son!
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I have gained a young apprentice way before I am a master.
Careful, that was the same mistake that Obi Wan made with Annikin.
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SO- Dont get him drunk while working , besides the fact that hes too young to drink he could get hurt and you will have a certain father comming looking for you.
Just a thought seems you like plethoras of beers ..as i do. ;)
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I have gained a young apprentice way before I am a master.
Careful, that was the same mistake that Obi Wan made with Annikin.
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oh great, now this kid will turn to the dark side and mame a perfectly good tron cab.
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I have gained a young apprentice way before I am a master.
Careful, that was the same mistake that Obi Wan made with Annikin.
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oh great, now this kid will turn to the dark side and mame a perfectly good tron cab.
Actually I was thinking it would be a Star Wars cab for some reason.
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So I gave it some thought and you know, I agree.
From this moment forward I shall replace the word "so", with the word "turnip".
Turnip I gave it turnipme thought and you know, I agree.
From this moment forward, I shall replace the word "turnip", with the word "turnip".
Hmm.
I like it. It still reads all sensical and stuff. You may go ahead with this plan.
As you were. ;)
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good to have an assistant around.... if you play your cards right he could build yours too......... ;)
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I spoke to the guy again today. Gave him a spare joystick and a button with microswitch attached so he can see how it all works.
He is keen as!
good to have an assistant around.... if you play your cards right he could build yours too......... ;)
Dunno about building mine but the guy is bigger than I am so at least I have a MDF forklift at my disposal. :)