Jemsic's Arcade Stick 2

Post by **jemsic** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 11:58 pm

Well, I finally finished creating my second stick

It features USB, a custom overlay I created, unbreakable lexan, and a nice wooden box.

Post by **Mozgus** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:14 am

How much did it break you?

Post by **jemsic** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:17 am

Parts probably ended up being under $50, but probably $100 in labor.

It's definitely not something I can sell. I would have to charge way too much to ever make a profit.

Post by **racketboy** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 6:40 am

** drool **

Ok, that's going on RoomPlay tonight!

Post by **SegaVega** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:21 pm

That's a glorious item to say the least. It's more attractive than your avatar

Post by **jemsic** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:45 pm

I wouldn't say that, but I like it.

But then again, you can't really compare anything to Milla.

Post by **bawitback** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 2:17 pm

SegaVega wrote:That's a glorious item to say the least. It's more attractive than your avatar

I second that.

Post by **jemsic** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:11 am

Here's some more pictures (much larger). All the buttons are soldered now and it's complete.
All I have left to do is make a cover for the bottom.

Post by **Mozgus** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:26 am

Where can one learn how to do all this? How much knowledge of electronics is required?

Post by **jemsic** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:57 am

You need to know how to solder (well) and to have access to and be able to use a voltage meter.

If you plan on making a halfway decent stick, you need to have basic building skills.
I wouldn't suggest this as the first thing you ever built.