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What kind of weights did you use? Cos weight does make a big difference.
Great idea! I was still having problems with it, and this is probably going to do the trick!
quick question, how do you do shadow effects like the one shown here: http://www.byrdo.org/images/Arcade%20Stiks/Slick%20Stik1.jpg. basically want to put shadows under my characters like ken and akuma have on that artwork. if it helps, im working with photoshop cs. everytime i try and do shaddows it just puts them behind the character instead of under. i guess it might have something to do with where you define the light at in the artwork.
whats the esaiest pcb to hack for xbox to so far the only thing i have seen is the games reflex arcade stick but any other sugestion would be helpful
freeway, im pretty sure those shadows are custom made and there is no way to actually add a shadow like that. Darkside is an awesome artist so its probably easy for him.
There are several ways that it could be done. Free handing it is one way. You could also go in and make a shadow copy of the character and then use some distorts, 3D renders, and blur filters to get a similar effect. Also I wouldn’t be surprised if there are some filters/actions out there that you could download for photoshop that would make the shadow for you.
thanks, ill try and check up on it later tonight or tomorrow. i know with some time, skill, and creativity so much can be done with photoshop.
There’s several ways to do it but two of the easiest ways are 1) Freehanding it on a separate layer then blurring the edges and 2) In Illustrator I create a drop shadow, ungroup it then shear it in the direction I want. I usually use both photoshop & illustrator and oddly enough, I’ve never tried making one using this method in photoshop but it may still apply, I’ll have to look into it. You’ll have to mess around with the drop shadow angles to get it to look as if its meant to be there, but it doesn’t take long once you get the hang of it.
Any more info man? I know you said today would be the tentative ship date. Would be cool if it was on it’s way, cuz we live pretty close so it would get here before the weekend. 
Ok I have a question I finaly have (I think) everything I need to build my stick this weekend. I bought some 3/4 inch thick plyboard (I think that will work ok. Now I was wondering how do you get the board edges around the artwork looking so smooth? Are you using a molding of some type?
Also how think of a plexi glass should I use? And can I drill holes through it or do I have to use other methods?
is 18 gauge wire too thick for PS2 wiring?
DragonSama,
the smoothness is either through applying wood putty and sanding to a smooth finish,(nice if you want some fancy paint) or more often via “T-molding” which is a plastic strip shaped like the letter T with the base of the “T” fitting into a thin slot you cut in the middle of the wood.
On another note though, you might want to get some medium density fiberboard. I’ve had problems with ply due to the larger particles used to make the board itself which make it more prone to “chipping”
You can drill plexi, but drilling Lexan is easier yet more expensive. But really, you’re dealing in a small enough piece that the difference is marginal.
The standard I believe is 1/8th plexi/lexi.
I have a couple of good pictures of charaters, I was wondering what program would I use to blend it into one picture like http://www.byrdo.org/images/Arcade%...ick%20Stik1.jpg
Finally got my heavy springs for my ultimates today, put them on and I have to say it’s a big difference. I will need some time to get used to them though. Just wanted to share it with you guys.
Photoshop.
After I put everything together in Photoshop do I have to take it to a special place so they can print it? Or Is a high end colour printer good enough??
Well shouldn’t you print it on vinyle or something like that? I don’t what kind of printer you have but they usually print on paper… and I don’t think paper would work
So what should it be printed on? if I have plexi.
DragonSama:
I definitely recommend lexan over plain plexi. Lexan doesn’t chip or crack or anything like that. It’s only about $2-$3 more than the cheap stuff but it makes up for it in no lost panels/cracks.
blueoakleyz:
I’d say go with 22 awg stranded. Very easy to work with because of it being so flexible. 18 will work if it’s all you have. Radio Shack sells a 90 ft roll of 22 awg stranded for $5. More than you’ll need for 1 stick.