My new controller project

[bikeguychicago]

I'm starting to pull together the parts for my next controller project.

 

Fortunately, I found this slightly blemished CPO on GameOnGrapix for $6!

Edited October 31, 2017 by bikeguychicago

[bikeguychicago]

Found a nice PDF that had the correct placement for the buttons and used that as a template for drilling the holes.

Now to build the rest of the box.

 

 

Edited November 6, 2017 by bikeguychicago

[bikeguychicago]

Some pics of the panel without the template and with buttons temporarily installed

 

 

[bikeguychicago]

Adding the base

 

[Shawn]

[+Nathan Strum]

A Starplex is fine, but nothing beats actual arcade fire buttons.

[bikeguychicago]

I was thinking of getting one of the Starplex controllers. However, for the price, it was cheaper for me to build the one I am making. I have a few spare controllers, wood and paint from my last project that I am starting with. The only thing I really needed to buy this time were the buttons.

The control panel overlay I found was a nice bonus. I like that it also matches the styling of the 7800 somewhat.

Edited November 7, 2017 by bikeguychicago

[bikeguychicago]

I made some progress on the controller over the past couple of days. I painted it a flat black, added the control panel overlay and mounted the buttons.

​Overall, I'm happy with the results. It's not perfect, but it's for my use so it doesn't need to be.

 

 

 

Edited November 12, 2017 by bikeguychicago

[Video]

Nice. I need todig out some of my old arcade controllers.

[bikeguychicago]

Nice. I need todig out some of my old arcade controllers.

My next is probably going to be an Atari 7800 4-way arcade stick

 

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[bikeguychicago]

I spent about an hour, wired it up, tested each button individually, and glued the cord into place with a hot glue gun.

It works wonderfully.

And, yes, you can point press on the 7800 Asteroids

 

 

 

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Edited November 13, 2017 by bikeguychicago

[hizzy]

is the graphic from an arcade game?

[bikeguychicago]

is the graphic from an arcade game?

It's a reproduction overlay that is intended for an Asteroids Deluxe cocktail cabinet. The one I bought was cut incorrectly so I was able to get it very cheap.

 

Now I need to order Bob D's Asteroids Deluxe so that I have the game that matches the overlay.

Edited November 13, 2017 by bikeguychicago