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Cata-Kai Trick Member
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60. Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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stuffmonger and slvrshadow, what designs did you guys use for that because your styles are the ones that I am going for with mine. _________________
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stuffmonger Trick Member
Joined: 08 May 2008
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61. Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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DDRMASTER2000 wrote: | stuffmonger and slvrshadow, what designs did you guys use for that because your styles are the ones that I am going for with mine. |
I used a modified version of riptide's design for my pad.
http://www.digitaltorque.com/ddrpad/
My pad just has more supports, altered screw arrangement for metal squares, modified corner brackets (but I probably didn't need to alter them in hindsight), a bigger base (to allow for space between pads when I finish the second so I can do doubles), and a different sensor setup. |
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slvrshdw Trick Member
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62. Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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i used a slightly modified riptide design also.
all i did was use 1x4s instead of 2x4s to cut down on cost, size, and weight
i also used matrix style sensors instead of the screw based ones. _________________
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stuffmonger Trick Member
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63. Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:07 pm Post subject: |
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slvrshdw wrote: | i used a slightly modified riptide design also.
all i did was use 1x4s instead of 2x4s to cut down on cost, size, and weight
i also used matrix style sensors instead of the screw based ones. |
Yeah, mine is quite heavy. I wish I had a scale to weigh it, but it must be around 80 lbs. solid oak hardwood makes up most of it... But that's how it is if you want it to be top grade. |
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devout Trick Member
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64. Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:12 am Post subject: |
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stuffmonger wrote: | slvrshdw wrote: | i used a slightly modified riptide design also.
all i did was use 1x4s instead of 2x4s to cut down on cost, size, and weight
i also used matrix style sensors instead of the screw based ones. |
Yeah, mine is quite heavy. I wish I had a scale to weigh it, but it must be around 80 lbs. solid oak hardwood makes up most of it... But that's how it is if you want it to be top grade. |
Solid oak?! How much did that cost you? _________________
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stuffmonger Trick Member
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65. Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:11 am Post subject: |
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devout wrote: | stuffmonger wrote: | slvrshdw wrote: | i used a slightly modified riptide design also.
all i did was use 1x4s instead of 2x4s to cut down on cost, size, and weight
i also used matrix style sensors instead of the screw based ones. |
Yeah, mine is quite heavy. I wish I had a scale to weigh it, but it must be around 80 lbs. solid oak hardwood makes up most of it... But that's how it is if you want it to be top grade. |
Solid oak?! How much did that cost you? |
The sheet of oak cost about $50 and tax, But it's enough to make 2 pads.
The whole pads cost about $175 each for materials, plus tools and not including the extra $350 I just spent for arcade sensors. |
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ChilliumBromide Trick Member
Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR |
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stuffmonger Trick Member
Joined: 08 May 2008
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67. Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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DancingTofu(SMC) wrote: | stuffmonger wrote: | DancingTofu(SMC) wrote: | stuffmonger wrote: | [pads] | Using microswitches there? My pad looks a bit right that right now too, except far more ghetto. I just have 4 screws in the panel and 4 pennies in the arrow well for each panel; I wanted to throw a pad together for a convention and only had a day to make it with absolutely no money lol.
I just checked my pictures; looks like I still haven't gotten around to taking pictures of it, and I haven't played on it since March because I don't really play DDR when I'm alone, but maybe one day! |
They work and they're about a buck each. 'nuff said
I just don't like the screws I have to use to mount them in place since they are pretty skinny screws, they break off while screwing in ~_~ | Where did you pick them up? I could easily make sheet metal mounts for them. How many cycles are they listed for? If it's over 1 million, they're probably a better bet than matrix sensors for home pads. |
You can get them from any reputable arcade parts distributor. Cherry microswitches are the microswitches used in happ pushbuttons, which are essentially the best American buttons you can get.
Here is a good place to buy quality replacement arcade parts (I have bought from him a few times, and can vouch for his wares. http://www.therealbobroberts.net/parts.html#buttons
I'd go with either:
Replacement Cherry Microswitches .187 tabs 10 for $9.00
or:
Replacement Cherry " " .187 tabs w/actuators 10 for $12.50
The ones with the actuators might be better actually since you wouldn't actually be stepping on the switches themselves, and you can adjust the pitch and angle of the actuator to better fit your pad. |
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ChilliumBromide Trick Member
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68. Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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Looks good; no PayPal though makes me a sad Tofu. What would be a good alternative? (I'm 17, so no credit card) _________________
I used to be active here lol |
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stuffmonger Trick Member
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69. Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:30 pm Post subject: |
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DancingTofu(SMC) wrote: | Looks good; no PayPal though makes me a sad Tofu. What would be a good alternative? (I'm 17, so no credit card) |
You can get a money order from your local post office for less than 50c and mail it to him. Paypal is a scam anyways. |
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baseSon Trick Member
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TheDukeFr Basic Member
Joined: 04 Aug 2008
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71. Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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Hello all , here some pictures of my pad :
Before build :
Builded:
and the result after some painting:
i use screws and aluminum foil for the contact [/img]
for the arrows pads , i have used this type of screws :
With these and holes for itch one in the pad a bit larger than the screw head , nothing come under the feets when we play , i can play on it without shoes .
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ChilliumBromide Trick Member
Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR |
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devosbi Trick Member
Joined: 16 May 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia |
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yukihime Trick Member
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74. Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:37 am Post subject: |
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no pics, not building...don't know how, have no tools, etc.
But just looking through this page. Wanted to say Bravo to each and every one of you. The, time, skill, ingenuity, patience are all amazing.
TheDuke, that looks great! Love that you did your own painting/graphics!
devosbi ... one word DROOL
DF, just visited your new PB acct, that DTR03 looks like it's going to be a really sharp looking pad! can't wait to see one completed _________________
Live Like There's No Tomorrow,
Dance Like Nobody's Watching! |
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SML2.THV Trick Member
Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ |
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ChilliumBromide Trick Member
Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR |
76. Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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SML, Love your arrows lol.
devosbi; your pad is hella pro. Don't stop building stuff.
I added some concept models of the DTR03 frame to that photobucket account; made them two days ago 'cause I can't do any building until I get back home. _________________
I used to be active here lol |
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SML2.THV Trick Member
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Szalkow Trick Member
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78. Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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Stiiiiill working on it. The metal is burnished with a cup-circular wire brush and coated with acrylic enamel.
Still have to do all of the wiring, mount the bar, trim down the Lexan (it's cut too big) and get the graphics printed.
Tomorrow I'm going to call a sicky and do the wiring. If I work really fast I can finish the pad by the weekend.
You can check out my Facebook album to see the progress of the project. Make sure you check out each pic, I got a little silly with the tags.
If you insist, I will also post pics of my three RO Ignition 3.0's, two Deluxes, and two hax'd Kraft pads. |
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ChilliumBromide Trick Member
Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR |
79. Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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I WOULD EAT THOSE PANELS WITH CHOCOLATE AND WHIPPED CREAM.
Seriously, those panels look SLICK (in a good way). I hope they keep that look to them. _________________
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