So... I just made my first arcade stick!

[nickfil]

looks great man. we don't get enough stick building on this board!

You drop Seimitsu or sanwa parts in there? I can never tell the two apart!

I know it is uncool, but i'm more of an american happ man myself.

[fvgazi]

Sanwa JLF-TP-8YT-SK Joystick.
Seimitsu PS-14-KN 30mm Pushbuttons.

Thanks for all the input about the wiring. I Have to replace the bumpers on he bottom and I think when I do that I'll fix the wiring. I like the zigzag idea.

Yeah that is Emo Phillips! I was at the record store last week and that's when I got the idea for the jazz record themed stick. The layouts I had previously made were not too awesome, and I figured this would be easier. Plus I love a lot of geometry in there. The Persuasive Percussion one really did it for me. It reminded me of a character move list. These were some of the records that I looked at.






Oh - and incase you're wondering where all my retro systems are, they are in the next room. This being a retro forum and all.

[fvgazi]

The artwork was inspired by various jazz record art from the 40's - 60's.

Riverside. Am I right? Shit looks awesome, man.

You know your stuff!

[nickfil]

Sanwa JLF-TP-8YT-SK Joystick.
Seimitsu PS-14-KN 30mm Pushbuttons.

awesome. Building this kind of stuff is a little addicting. Looking forward to more of it!

[Krooner]

If you're going for a PS2 stick may I suggest using a PS1 Dual shock controller PCB they're easier to solder to and you'll get better compatibility if you decide to use it with converters in the future Playstation to Dreamcast for instance.

On a side note I see alot of American people using the word "Addicting" to describe something addictive. Is this what you guys say over there? I wasn't even aware addicting was a word.

[fvgazi]

If you're going for a PS2 stick may I suggest using a PS1 Dual shock controller PCB they're easier to solder to and you'll get better compatibility if you decide to use it with converters in the future Playstation to Dreamcast for instance.

On a side note I see alot of American people using the word "Addicting" to describe something addictive. Is this what you guys say over there? I wasn't even aware addicting was a word.

I already have a busted ps2 controller. The analog is stuck going one way, so I'd need to solder some resistors into place to make it neutral. It was free so I might use it.

As far as I know addicting is a word.

ad·dict (ə-dĭkt')
tr.v. ad·dict·ed, ad·dict·ing, ad·dicts
To cause to become physiologically or psychologically dependent on a habit-forming substance: The thief was addicted to cocaine.

[shega]

Good job! I have a stick in the works for my saturn but I can't decide if I should use the happ parts that I already own or splash out on some sanwa/seimitsu parts.

[Krooner]

If you're going for a PS2 stick may I suggest using a PS1 Dual shock controller PCB they're easier to solder to and you'll get better compatibility if you decide to use it with converters in the future Playstation to Dreamcast for instance.

On a side note I see alot of American people using the word "Addicting" to describe something addictive. Is this what you guys say over there? I wasn't even aware addicting was a word.

I already have a busted ps2 controller. The analog is stuck going one way, so I'd need to solder some resistors into place to make it neutral. It was free so I might use it.

As far as I know addicting is a word.

ad·dict (ə-dĭkt')
tr.v. ad·dict·ed, ad·dict·ing, ad·dicts

To cause to become physiologically or psychologically dependent on a habit-forming substance: The thief was addicted to cocaine.

Aren't the PS2 pads those plastic sheets? they're a pain to get contact on, some of the late PS1 pads are the same, there's a certain serial number on the PS1 that most of the modders look for when stick building. IIRC it's 1001

Either way PS sticks are great they a be used on alot of other machines with converters. I've done one myself but it's only in an old Dreamcast agetec case so it's not a cool as your own, I'd love ot build one from scratch out of wood..

I've looked up addicting but all the online dictionaries redirect to Addicted, which points to it being vernacular language. I know it's not used here in the UK, I find it fascinating that we speak the same language but there are so many differences.

[noiseredux]

The artwork was inspired by various jazz record art from the 40's - 60's.

Riverside. Am I right? Shit looks awesome, man.

You know your stuff!

Freddie Hubbard is awesome! So is Leonard Hubbard. Nice taste!

[vlame]

L Ron isn't.