Really nice work!! Wires and everything are so neat and organized, and I really love that overlay!
Exactly what type of hinges are those called? I would like to know so I can build my next series of sticks using those instead of having the hinges on the outside. One more question, how much did Kinko’s charge you to print the overlay? Must be expensive. Again, great stick.
im about to build my own one player joystick… but the only problems is that i am not sure about the box itself… does anyone have any plans so when i got get the wood cut i know exactly what i need?
I used “Invisible Lock hinges” from home depot.
Kinkos charged me $25CDN for the bloody overlay (2x1 feet). A bit pricey… but I figure I’m going to be seeing this joystick for a LONG TIME.
p360 for dc
i know how to wire a p360 for dc. just pm and send ill the info out.
First get out a sheet of paper and draw down how your stick will look. Make sure to draw the sides and maybe a 3D view to help. Make some measurements and then draw every piece of board for the box with measurements and how you’ll contruct it. Will everything be set on top of the bottom board or will it be nailed to the sides of the bottom board? That’s for you to decide.
take some notes afterwards ,like this:
side a&b= 4" in front to 5" in back (for slant) length= 10"
front side= 4" in ht, 14-16" in wdth
back side= 5" in ht, 14-16" in wdth
top control layout= 14-16" in wdth, 10" in length
bottom= 12-14" in wdth, 8" in length (to fit in between the front, back and sides)
something like that, but it all depends on how you want it and how big or small. check out the the examples in the links above for reference.
I installed a 360 on my MAS for my DC like a year ago, haven’t had any problems with the controller port blowing out so far. :lol:
A DC contoller cord is just made up of five little wires. One of these wires actually provides the +5v that the 360 needs. Just solder a wire coming from where that one meets the circuit board, lead that to the 360, and you’re golden. I’m not sure exactly what color the wire is though, I’d have to look when I got home.
Thanks for the additional infor Koolaid. Going to that Charlotte tourney on the 11th? Anyway…
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its the blue wire. on a madcatz board the contact is the 2nd down from the top, in the line of 5 where the cord connects to the board. Rotendo ill send an image if you pm your email. Basically, on most dc controllers you solder to where the blue wire conacts the board, and on ps its where the red wire contacts the board ( usually pin 5) But always use a multimeter to test. Dont take my word for it. Every pad can be a little different. Oh and its not wise to connect a vmu and a p360.
hope it helps.
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I have an official Sega Joystick for the DC (which was released in the US by Agetec). Everything except the joystick is good. What I want to do is move everything to a new case and replace the joystick. Does anyone have anything that would help me? What kind of stick should I replace it with (and will be compatible)?
If you could open up the stick, and take a good picture of the guts inside that would help a lot.
:lol: :lol: ! @ runninguppercuts avatar.
Does anyone know where I could find .jpg 's that would fit on a stick. When I build mine I want something snazzy on it.
i found all of my pictures through lycos, it worked fine for me.
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Exactly what site can I go to. to order all the suppliies I need to build a single and multii-player stick. Also what site has the best contruction plans for a beginner. I want to build my own stick; but I really have no wood working skills. Would it be easier for me to buy from someone. thanks
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In, “The Links Above”, you’ll find what you’re looking for. For best construction, I would have to say that Chuck (MAME Station) has great plans in different formats for you to check out for both an arcade cab and control panel layout. For the wood work, you can take the wood to a wood shop and they can help you do it if there’s one around your area. Some charge per hour, some have other means to hook you up, but I really don’t know. Ask a few friends or maybe your Dad (if you still live with your folks) for help. My Dad taught me all my skills as did the [whispers] boyscouts shush 
Buying from someone is another option yes, but from who is up to you. Do some research first before making that decision.
i want to convert my agetec japanese layout into an american button layout because it’s tough trying to translate my combo’s from home to the arcade with a different button layout. any tips? i heard i don’t have to solder anything, and my grandpa is a carpenter, so woodwork is no problem whatsoever. any websites/personal stories would be greatly appreciated.
You can use Adobe Photoshop for that, but I don’t know how… I asked Krazy Jones what program he used and he said AP7. If anyone, preferebly a Photoshop expert or some sort can help, then how can you make an image a certain size to fit your control panel to be printed at Kinko’s ?
popoblo: check out my site at 50megs. I have pics of an agetec that I used as the ‘brain’ (pcb) for a new stick. Pics are in the photo page. For the buttons, you want to use ultimate push buttons? That is the ‘standard’ buttons used for most cabs here in the states, but competitions (convexed type) are the best!
Burning Ranger: you want to replace the casing or do you mean converting it over to an arcade style ‘box’ panel? If so, then depending whether or not you need to solder, it’s not hard at all. For the joystick (if converting, use competition j/s or p360 if you like, some people prefer the supers 
) Do what Running Uppercut said and try taking a picture using a pc cam or something so you can easily upload it as an attachment.
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i use photoshop, and illustrator.There are tons of programs you could use though, depending on what you want. Photoshop is probably the best bet
Well I’ve posted a link to my joystick so many times, but finally a sticky joystick thread:confused: . Now i won’t have to post it so damn much, well here it is
www.geocities.com/gkiphx/jstick.html. I am also in the process of making one player dc stick , i’ll post pics when im done.