My $45 cobalt flux :)

KillerJello · Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2004 8:50 pm Post subject: My $45 cobalt flux :)

Built a CF replica (its pretty much exactly the same as the CF, except it has LED lighting, and a 25 pin connector, so two pads can be hooked to one control box (custom USB control box.)

Like I said, total cost was somewhere around $45. I had a couple of the supplies out in the shop, so that cut down a bit on price, but if I had to buy all the supplies, the price would only be like $100 total

nevermind the ink wearing off of the graphics onto the lexan, I need to get some laminated graphics for it. I just printed those up on my wide format printer.

http://home.comcast.net/~killerjello/DSCF0013.JPG
http://home.comcast.net/~killerjello/DSCF0014.JPG

I did fix the problem with the screws working their way out of the CF by getting bolts and locknuts, and putting them all the way through the base, with a small recess on the back for the nuts, instead of just screwing into the wood like the CF.

ShocWave · Trick Member Joined: 02 Feb 2002

$45 seems pretty cheap. I spent like $40 on my modded generic softmat...
It'll be nice if you posted a parts list or a guide to building it, hehe
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2kM · Trick Member Joined: 08 Feb 2004

Yeah, this topic seems useless unless you explain how you built it. . .
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sexualsoybean · Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 7:17 am Post subject:

Can this thing withstand an SUV?

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Request Lock · Trick Member Joined: 12 Feb 2003

I'll pay fifty dollars for one! No wait...that would belong in marketplace....nevermind this post
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Sinistar · Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 9:18 am Post subject:

Wow, that looks pretty nice. I like the fix for the screw issue - judging by those bolts, it looks like it eliminates (or at least severely reduces) torn foot/sock problems when sliders play.

The one thing I'd be interested in trying would be bevelling the edges of the panels so they're not as sharp. Would that reduce their pliability?
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boardpusher2002 · Basic Member Joined: 11 Oct 2003 Location: New Jersey

that looks great!
put up some info on how to make it!

CourtJester · Trick Member Joined: 26 Sep 2002 Location: NY

Looks great...

A video of it in action perhaps?

DDRdre · Trick Member Joined: 08 Feb 2004 Location: Fl

how thick is it
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kablooie13 · Trick Member Joined: 10 Jan 2004 Location: Hamden, CT

If one of those things is half as good as a CF you WILL build me one and sell it to me

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SuperRob · Basic Member Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Location: Bothell, WA

Seriously, I'd pay $100 for one like that. I love my CF, but I could use a second hihg-quality pad for doubles.
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