Made me an arcade stick

[BlackandBlue]

I have been poking around the intetnets lately and decided that I was sick of the "arcade sticks" I have for a few consoles and wanted a real one.  I found that a few forums recommended to use Sanwa parts, so I picked some up and made a stick.  My brother-in-law is a carpenter, so he was able to help me out with a few things (he has the right tools and was looking forward to helping me).  So, I cut a few pieces wood and glued the frame of the box together.  The next weekend I went to his house and within 4 hours we made this beauty.  Keep in mind its my first, so the next will come out better.

I bought some 20-pin plugs (common to computer PSUs) and made a plug system so I can switch out the hardware to make the stick universal.  Right now it is compatible with PS3/XBOX360 (connects over USB port using a 360 controller and a ChImp), Dreamcast and Saturn.  I plan to make a TG-16 controller also.  The plexi also comes off so I can switch out the picture.  I may also stain it black.  All in all it was a fun project and will probably make another in the future. 

[Turbo D]

Looks awesome doode! I've been eager to see a chimp in action, how is it?

[BlackandBlue]

Thanks.  So far, so good.  I didn't have a chance to really get into playing anything with it, more so to test it out to make sure everything worked.  I love that it automatically detects which system it is plugged into.  Plus I didnt have to do anything funky to get the analog triggers working on the 360 side.  Hopefully I will have some time this week to try out BlazBlue.   

I did play some Mushihimesama Futari Ver 1.5 and it was awesome. 

[m1savage]

Looks top notch BlackandBlue!  Bet it plays like a dream. I've always been a Seimitsu fan but may try a Sanwa if I make another.

Definitely make a TG-16 stick too as it makes the shooters even sweeter. I've put in many hours with mine and couldn't be more pleased with them.

[Necromancer]

Well done.  It looks pretty dang good, especially so since it's your first build.

[Tatsujin]

very well done, but what the vulture is code geass?

[Arkhan]

make me one too.

[Necromancer]

very well done, but what the vulture is code geass?

It's anime and wholly unrelated to PCE, therefor irrelevant. 

P.S. - Vulture?!? 

[esteban]

Nice

But please put some sort of finish on the wood before it gets soiled! Oil, wax, polyurethane, etc. etc.

You might have a preference for a particular type of finish.

[BlackandBlue]

Thanks guys.  I just got some ebony stain and some poly that im going to coat it with soon.  I was hoping that it would stop raining so it could dry, but I dont think that is going to happen anytime soon.  Guess I'm going to be dangerous and stain it in my non-well ventilated basement.  Damn northeast.  TG16 adapter will be made shortly too!

[mongler]

Pretty cool, but you could have chosen a better graphic for the pic.  Hmm, I don't want Code Geass.