OMG! My New controller.

[CigarBoB]

==================Update 8/7/05==================================

Well it is finaly finished. I bought a dvd-r and a ps2 yesterday hooke them up and started playing with all my friends. Swaping between ps2 and supergun is way to easy. I also bought a s-video signal spliter from radioshack so I can have my dvd-r hooked up with out it causing any signal lag. Here are the final pictures.

http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/1846/cabinetinsidefinal2se.jpg
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8495/cabinetfinalfront6zk.jpg
http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/6248/cabinetinsidefinal28qa.jpg


see you all at evo!
===========Update 7/31/05========================================
It is finished. Every thing worked with out any problems. I only have one pic for now but I will be taking a few more after work. Thank you all for the kind words and I hope to see you at evo. Im sure no one will have problem figuring out who I am. :)

http://img324.imageshack.us/img324/214/cabinetfinal9va.jpg

=========Update 7/24/2005========================================
Well after finishing off the other cabinet and sending to my friend I began work on my cabinet again. Today I have finished the Japanese stick and button controllers and ps2/snes pads for it. I am still working on the supergun part and the american stick and button controllers. I should have it done by next weekend.

Here are the pictures.
http://img279.imageshack.us/img279/6271/p12800330gl.jpg
http://img279.imageshack.us/img279/5765/p12800344de.jpg
http://img279.imageshack.us/img279/325/p12800356ov.jpg
http://img279.imageshack.us/img279/695/p12800361mp.jpg
http://img279.imageshack.us/img279/1923/p12800373qq.jpg
http://img279.imageshack.us/img279/1123/p12800298mn.jpg
http://img279.imageshack.us/img279/6985/p12800305yg.jpg
http://img279.imageshack.us/img279/3158/p12800311vr.jpg

I will post more after I get my supergun working and the american sticks in. But so far it plays perfect!

Oh I cant wait for evo!



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I knew I was a little nutty. But today I went over the line. I have had it in my head the last month to make a controller that no one will be able to beat. I have been making sticks for close to 10 years now. I made my first one back in '96 and it is still played on today. Here are a few pics of my day and the controller I made in 10 hrs.

Just kind of stupid. I unloaded the wood. Nothing special.
http://img151.echo.cx/img151/3830/506180013kz.jpg

This pic is the first I took. I cut the sides out and then attached the top and put the bottom in to place. All though I have to admit that the bottom only happend like that cuz I cut it 1'' to short for the back side.
http://img151.echo.cx/img151/2209/506180029qf.jpg

I jsut cut out the access door for the back. I plan on getting a barrel lock and installing it in the door. Now I just need a hinge that screws in from the inside.
http://img151.echo.cx/img151/5343/506180048zh.jpg

I installed shelfs in the cabinet beacuse I plan on having every thing self contained. There will be a PS2, SNES (yes a snes), VCR, Audio/video Reciver, and a SuperGun all self contained. I also plan on having the audio on the cabinet as well. I will mount 2 small speakers on the top and cut a hole in the front by the feet and put a sub woofer in.
http://img151.echo.cx/img151/3604/506180066dq.jpg

On this one you can see that I am almost finished with all the roughf work.
http://img151.echo.cx/img151/8995/506180070sr.jpg

Here is the main reason I am building this. I plan on taking it to evo. I know im insane. But I live 4hrs from Vegas and Im driving. I made this to be able to alternate between Jap and American setups. Each side can be Sanwa or Happ set up and the switching will take only 30 sec at most. In this pic you can see an American setup on the left and a Jap on the right.
http://img151.echo.cx/img151/4127/506180112mq.jpg

It was a long day but im done for now. You can see it finished here. I flush cut all the joints and then use a 1/4 rounding over bit to take the edge off. I have lexan for each controller and the custom art is to come. I am painting it a dark Burgandy Red sunday.
http://img151.echo.cx/img151/3812/506180146vy.jpg

Let me know what you all think.

================UPDATE=================

Thanks. And I will update with progress over the next few weeks.
Just an update. I have only painted and sanded it so far. I have the 2 Wico P360's that I will be using in it. These were given to me by John Biaon (sp?) Ex-Manager of SHGL they came out of a SFA3 cabinet back in 99 or so. As far as I know they only have about a month of use on them so they should be in good shape. Plus to have a piece of SHGL in my cab is just kinda cool. The color came out a bit more purple then I wanted. But it looks good. The pictures look more pinkish then it really is. I will be ordering the parts for the sticks and buttons this week and should have it done in the next two weeks.

http://img73.echo.cx/img73/7071/p10100233ax.jpg
http://img73.echo.cx/img73/1910/p10100242xq.jpg
http://img73.echo.cx/img73/7071/p10100253er.jpg

================UPDATE=================

I have been working with my friend and we have come up with the controller art. Granted its not as flashy as some of the stuff I have seen on here. But I am a simple guy. The art for both sets of stick will be the same except on the jap sticks there is a flag for Japan and Us has a US flag. When they are placed on the seam for each stick will be exactly between the V and S in the Vs. That way if p1 has US sticks he will have a USA flag and if P2 has jap sticks he will have Japans flag. Plus I have the side art as well for the left side.

http://img284.echo.cx/img284/5887/japansf2final5gw.jpg
http://img284.echo.cx/img284/4516/ussf2final2cl.jpg
http://img284.echo.cx/img284/1111/sideart8fu.jpg

[TSC]

OMG man...you are a freak.

...In a good way though, nice work. It will be good to see the final result.

[Sekty]

your going to take it to evo?? are you going to put wheels on it?
pretty sweet setup though...
how much is it costing you all together
with everything set up?

[CigarBoB]

your going to take it to evo?? are you going to put wheels on it?
pretty sweet setup though...
how much is it costing you all together
with everything set up?

Yep im taking it to evo. Either im going to set it up in the BYOC room or if EVO staff want to use it for the tourny that would be cool. And no im not putting it on wheels. I am going to have a flat dolly to put it on when I need to move it.

And the cost? I really dont know. I figure I can build a super gun for under $350 with a good signal converter. $80-90 for sanwa sticks and buttons with a few extra just in case, Happ stuff $50, VCR $30, Reciever $40, Speakers $30. But then I have to buy games for my super gun as well. So around another $300 for that. Plus I dont even have a PS2 so $100 for that. I dont even want to add that up I may stop at this stage and just go buy me some cigars and maybe a new pipe or 3.

If any of you come to evo you will see it no doubt. I will be taking it back to my room most nights for all night Alpha 1 marathons. Any one will be welcome.

Later.

[xMaKaVeLix]

damn neil nice work man. i look forward to testing those out either at EVO or before if your having a testing session.

[taiji]

you sir, are a beast!

[gaijin]

Damn! That is indeed very nice!

[doujinshi_2001]

Damn that shit is insane. Good work.

[The Mullah]

i'm looking forward to seeing that when its done. is it possible to make such a large piece look as quality as a small box?

[Landel]

That is some serious carpentry, dude. I wish I had that kind of setup to do that kind of stuff.

Good luck on your project!

[Kenshiro]

What a project!! Nice job Neil! Gimme a call sometime so we can play some games, Homie!

:clap:

Add me to your Xbox Live friends list so we can play some Hyper SF or 3S:

GT: Godstance

--Rich--

[CigarBoB]

That is some serious carpentry, dude. I wish I had that kind of setup to do that kind of stuff.

Good luck on your project!

I really dont have much of a setup. All I have is a circular saw, router, drill and an bradgun with a air compressor. And a few hand tools. Nothing really remarkable.

Kenshiro - Wow dude how have you been. Ill PM you my new phone call me this week I would love to catch up with you.

[ShinJN]

CigarBoB always coming out with the craziest ideas. I remember way back when I first met Neil on agsf2 (or was it IRC around the same time), he showed me a joystick he made out of kitchen counter-top marble! That sucker was pretty damn cool. That was when joystick building wasn't as big as it is today. Those were the days, joystick building, Alpha 2, and of course, SHGL!

Edit: SRK Staff has first dibs!

[CigarBoB]

oh my god shinJN. Thoes were the days. Back when I was the top dog for controller building. Do you remember Javi's old site with that FUCKING HUGE pic of my controller that would take 2 minutes to DL. I remember helping you with your first prodject as well. I miss the old days.

Ill be bringing it thursday and if Wiz will let me im going to set it up in the main all for all of us OG's to play on all day.

[ShinJN]

I don't even know if Javi still has that site up. I need to make plans for Evo. I don't even know if I can make it Thursday for Evo. Work is killing me. I'll see if I can take a few days off and get myself to Evo early.

That would be sweat if we can set it up and play on the big screen! Way too good.

[ShotgunSteve]

2 words.

flippin' sweet.

5 more words...

Will you be my Daddy?

[CigarBoB]

2 words.

flippin' sweet.

5 more words...

Will you be my Daddy?

Unfortunatly I will not be adopting any time soon. But I will keep you in mind.

[metrock1]

Tight shit Bob. I had and still have an idea for something like this without the interchangeable styles. I had wanted to make a 2 player stand with everything built in except a tv. Portability is the key. I wanted console,sound, and beverage holders. The beverage holders I had on my first one. A mini bar would make it hole. :badboy: That supergun sounds mighty nice. Post more picks as it evolves please.

[afro21]

CigarBob is building me a new stick!

MUHAHAHHAHAHAAHAH! *inserts pinky to mouth*

Aren't you guys jealous?! :clap:

[GoLD-ReaVeR]

isn't it a bit HUGE for evo?:p Other then its BIG SIZE it misses buttons and stuff:P

[FMJaguar]

isn't it a bit HUGE for evo?:p Other then its BIG SIZE it misses buttons and stuff:P

AFAIK there are only 2 main complaints about console: 1) game differences, 2) the sticks move. #2 is solved with this (i imagine, since it would suck to build a huge stick that still moves), and playing on a emu/supergun solves #1 (other than marvel). I don't see missing buttons but maybe i missed something.

[ParryPerson.]

This is an idea I had a while back, but you made it look awesome! great idea, which I had the space to make one of those babys.

[Rei]

Pour concrete in it!

[CigarBoB]

Rei I have done that for DreamTR his 1player stand weighs in at over 160lbs ! Dont you have one of my controllers?

As far as the size goes. its 41" wide 27" deep 26" high not really all that big. I have made bigger like my linked cab from back in 2002 that was over 6ft long with 2 tv's

AFAIK there are only 2 main complaints about console: 1) game differences, 2) the sticks move. #2 is solved with this (i imagine, since it would suck to build a huge stick that still moves), and playing on a emu/supergun solves #1 (other than marvel). I don't see missing buttons but maybe i missed something.

FMJ you would have be right about this. On top of this heavy heavy controller I will be putting slip resistance foam paper shit under it for added stability. THIS WILL NOT MOVE! After all it weighs over 150lbs. I will be letting people help me take this out of the back of my truck. If you wish to be blesed with this duty find me at evo.

[Rei]

Rei I have done that for DreamTR his 1player stand weighs in at over 160lbs ! Dont you have one of my controllers?

No.

You are thinking of the controller than you made for my brother. That controller has made the rounds. It seems that every year, it finds a new owner.

2 1/2 years ago, I replaced the pcbs in it, because A3upper was complaining about having two different PCBs and freaking out. Then, during a tournament in Las Cruces, the PCBs needed to be replaced again, because the cord was rubbing against the wood for so long that wires were starting to get exposed.

Kingraoh had given it to a friend of his, and it got used at several parties, and was abused with several fluids of indeterminate origin. My friend (Dave) and I replaced the PCBs, joysticks, buttons, sanded it and gave it a fresh coat of paint. Effectively restoring it to its former glory, and Dave took possession of it.

A few months ago, Dave's apartment got flooded, and the base absorbed water. (Particle board = Sponge) The top section is fine, and Dave is planning on building a new base because the water damage destroyed the bottom. So, when he replaces that, the only original part will be the top stick-box, but we will still call it a "CigarBob Masterpiece!"

[CigarBoB]

Oh my god that is so great! I all ways love to hear the stores of what happes to my controller Ive built and sold. I hope that it has served you all well. At least I build things to last. It was like a tank I swear it.

[GyBaNO]

CigarBob is building me a new stick!

MUHAHAHHAHAHAAHAH! *inserts pinky to mouth*

Aren't you guys jealous?! :clap:

Not quite, but I'll give you props for a funny post regardless. :tup:

[ShinJN]

Wilson's 1-player stand, was it that black one that was at Evo last year? I played on it for my ST bracket and I liked it. Didn't need a stool, just a regular chair. It also had a P360, which I liked. The thing had wheels so you could roll it anywhere.

[CigarBoB]

Wilson's 1-player stand, was it that black one that was at Evo last year? I played on it for my ST bracket and I liked it. Didn't need a stool, just a regular chair. It also had a P360, which I liked. The thing had wheels so you could roll it anywhere.

Yep ShinJN I made that for wilson as well. FYI it had a Happ Ultimate 8way not a P360. But it is a bad ass stick. Im trying to get wilson to bring it to EVO but he doesn't want to drive the 150lb base and then drag it up to the tourny hall. Eah what ever PUSSY!

[CigarBoB]

Just an update. I have only painted and sanded it so far. I have the 2 Wico P360's that I will be using in it. These were given to me by John Biaon (sp?) Ex-Manager of SHGL they came out of a SFA3 cabinet back in 99 or so. As far as I know they only have about a month of use on them so they should be in good shape. Plus to have a piece of SHGL in my cab is just kinda cool. The color came out a bit more purple then I wanted. But it looks good. The pictures look more pinkish then it really is. I will be ordering the parts for the sticks and buttons this week and should have it done in the next two weeks.

http://img73.echo.cx/img73/7071/p10100233ax.jpg
http://img73.echo.cx/img73/1910/p10100242xq.jpg
http://img73.echo.cx/img73/7071/p10100253er.jpg

[JAMMAR]

Did you happen to have a setup @ evo2k4? Particularly for 3s (when it was supergun)? I'm trying to remember a convo on IRC...

[FMJaguar]

the most intriguing thing about your setup is you say that you can switch from us to jap in seconds, how is that achieved?? I ran through a few ideas but the only idea i liked was to wire them both to a connector and just switch connectors and the top panel (similar to the molex idea in the stick you made for me)

[CigarBoB]

J.M I didn't have a set up on 3s last year. I was there but I was playing on A3 with my custom stick I moded on site to use for supergun. You may be thinking of that Jap controller super gun that some one had. I think it was Edrian but I can remember.

FMJ: The way im doing it is to have exchangeable controller pannels with 15pin connectors to plug it in to the game pads or super gun. Its really simple actualy. The controll pannel has a small lip that will slide under the top of the cabinet then a nother blocker that keeps it from moving forward. To keep it safe at EVO I will be mounting a lock on each pannel and on the door in the back. I dont want any thing to happen to my baby. I will be posting more pics in the next few weeks. You will see exactly how it works.

[archetype]

that looks really cool. fmj needs to make one.

[onyx]

Damn Bob, thats some serious shit. If you have some future ideas that you might want to a pic of B4 u build it, lemme knnow, i'll build a 3d version 4 u, but u prolly already have good draw'n and draft'n skills. N e way's good shit. :tup:

[CigarBoB]

============UPDATE====================
Read 1st post for update.

[vietlife]

do you think you can post the pic with out the versus and the flag?

[CigarBoB]

giving it a bump. No reason.

Ill be posting update next week.

[drage]

You are my hero!

[Rei]

You need to install a couple of these in the base. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000050FF0/qid=1120756447/sr=8-3/ref=pd_bbs_ur_3/102-4920399-6022513?v=glance&s=hpc&n=507846)

[watson]

bob, good job dude, thanks for the free stick :) jk. i hope it gets here in 1 piece. thanks again.

watts

[Ramon]

You need to install a couple of these in the base. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000050FF0/qid=1120756447/sr=8-3/ref=pd_bbs_ur_3/102-4920399-6022513?v=glance&s=hpc&n=507846)

Seconded

Later,

[CigarBoB]

BUMP!!!

UPDATE!!! Check first post!!!

[ThyAllMighty]

um, what update

[CigarBoB]

check it again.

[Dentron]

nice. i like how you can swap the controllers for japanese or american parts.

[CigarBoB]

Update

Bumping!

[canoshiz]

That is definitely some hot shit right there. Nice job.

[ShinjiGohan]

I wish they could do that on more arcades, maybe even include a PS2 controller port :P

[ThyAllMighty]

damn, that looks sick cigarbob, hope you put it up for 3s tourney so people can play on it, it looks hella dope. also i like how you have your cat wandering around every picture hehehe.

[GoLD-ReaVeR]

Now that it's done, I start to wonder, are you gonna take that big thing to smaller tournaments where people also play with gamepads and stuff?:P

[CigarBoB]

bump update on 1st post

[GoLD-ReaVeR]

Why a dvd player?:P

[CigarBoB]

Its a dvd-r R=recorder I wanted it to capture matches at evo. And this way I dont need a capture card. All I need to do is pop it in my dvd drive and edit it.

[canoshiz]

Awesome. So how much did the whole thing cost you? :P

[Arch Nemisis]

That controller looks sick as hell. Though I've never really seen or met somone who's made sticks, thats pretty sick how you make them for yourself. I'm just curious to know (because I feel inspired to start trying to make them), what are some of the big components that you put in (for example that greenbox). You can PM the answer if you feel it doesn't have to be posted up. And once again pretty sick! :wow: :tup:

[canoshiz]

The green boxes, I think they are the actual arcade boards for the game.

[GoLD-ReaVeR]

Its a dvd-r R=recorder I wanted it to capture matches at evo. And this way I dont need a capture card. All I need to do is pop it in my dvd drive and edit it.

Why -r and not +r ?:P

[Landel]

Hey bub! That's a really sick cabinet. This thread needs more exposure, hope more people see it.

The finished product is really quite awesome. I really like how you can swap the Japanese sticks for American stuff. Customization and expansion... yummy! Has so much potential for future upgrades and modules too.

Not too fond of the weird purply colour, but I don't think anyone cares once they start playing. Also a pity that Ryu's face is blocked out... heh heh.

Glad to see it finally finished. You must be really pleased with yourself!

[ShotgunSteve]

nicely done...YOU HAVE XBAND?

I always wanted more info on that, how did it play back in the day?

[b1gazn]

Vicious

[CigarBoB]

nicely done...YOU HAVE XBAND?

I always wanted more info on that, how did it play back in the day?

Thanks for the compliment. As far as xband goes the connection was better then a great connection on XboxLive. To this day nothing has been better for console online play. They had tons of options and personalized stuff.

Landel: I am very pleased with it. It has turned out much better then I ever thought it would. I coudln't be happier. The pictures do not do the color justice. It actualy looks rahter good.

If any of you are going to be at EVO you will get the chance to play it first hand.

See you all there.

[galfordo]

Awesome job man - very nice work. That's a really Cadillac setup you got there. Terrific art - and it looks just as beautiful to play.

[archetype]

Too nice.

[swerve]

That's ace... props to you my friend

[CigarBoB]

Well im off to Vegas with my cabinet. I hope to see many of you there and thank you for all the kind words.

EVO here I come!

[-=AcesHigh=-]

fucking crazy

[CigarBoB]

Bumping!

Every one at EVO loved my stick. They also used it for the 5v5 usa vs japan and all teh sf finals on sunday. It was a proud moment to see it on the stage and Wizard switching out the sticks for the japs and americans.

Ill have to do it again next year.

[Shag]

The cabinet was fantastic. The fact you built it from scratch just stupefies me.

You get props to the nth degree. :clap:



P.S. I hate you. :badboy: :wink:

[Shin-RoTeNdO]

Nice. What else can I say? I'm going to have to really get to work on mine, now that I'm back in the states. Look forward to receive questions from me sometime in the future. The cab played outstanding at Evo. Don't forget that it was also used for the XvSF Tourney.

P.S. When can we expect to see any of those XvSF footage? I understand that they weren't caught, but someone with a personal cam taped them. Anyway, good shit.

[AL the great]

sooooo how much are they neil? :)

[moeller61]

Do you have any shots of the Cab in action at EVO?

[CigarBoB]

Super Secret ST tourny after EVO (http://nki.combovideos.com/Evo2005/ST.heads.jpg)

ST ON my cabinet at evo (http://nki.combovideos.com/Evo2005/ST.casuals.jpg)


Here are a few. Thanks to NKI for taking them.

[AL the great]

black guy with the hair looks sexy

[lseelba]

Looks like the MTV VJ Twist or Twit or whatever his name is. The guy who is always wearing the Rasta cap.

[ssf2t4040]

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMM the power of the human street fighter mind