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Sludgetrough
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1040.  Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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| mthegreatone wrote: | | AA Bob wrote: |
| mthegreatone wrote: | | i'm just kind of concerned because i believe that the TX-line of pads boasted how they have lexan covers also even though people have complained that they break. |
TX pads use Lexan? I never knew that. But like I said before, I've never heard of a CF panel cracking. |
i just thought that's what i heard. but it's kind of funny now because i just checked lik-sang and when i search for TX, all that comes up is the TX4000 which uses stainless steal covers for the arrows. they don't list the crappy pads which used plastic for their arrows. |
TX pads do not use Lexan. I own a TX-2000, and I can tell you right now, the pad covers are ordinary cheap plastic. Some of the newer models (like the TX-6000) may use Lexan, but at their price point, I strongly doubt it. The lexan is worth it, it's the same stuff bulletproof glass is made of, it will never break from your weight, even if you weigh 600 pounds. They use it on space ships, no joke. |
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vesper
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| 1041. Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:06 am Post subject: |
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| Does the arcade mod really help you "feel" your way around the arrows. Occasionally I'm getting a miss because I lose my position on the pad, but I don't want to buy the arcade mod kit if I'm not even going to notice it. |
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Jupichan
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| 1042. Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 11:26 am Post subject: |
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| I'd say the mod helps quite a bit. But I've never really tried to play without it. |
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AA Bob
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| 1043. Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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| vesper wrote: | | Does the arcade mod really help you "feel" your way around the arrows. |
It does. I have an arcade mod and I never have to look down when I play.
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Shaggy7728
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| 1044. Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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the arcade mod. whats it EXACTLY do? does it raise the whole mat to be just like the arcade and recess the arrows a little? or does it just do one of the those or what? im thinking of buying one very soon with the mod but ive looked on their site and i didnt get a clear description. please help.
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vesper
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| 1045. Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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The Arcade Mod raises the 5 non-arrow panels, so the 4 remaining arrow panels are unchanged and are now slightly lower than the rest. I'll be picking up one of these mods very soon 
Is it common to be getting occasional way-offs after my first day of switching from my Afterburner? The Flux does have smaller arrows and during menus I do tend to step on arrows without even noticing, but I'm slightly worried that I did something wrong to my pad when I debowed it.
The panels seem to lay flat, but it seems as if there's a gap between the lexan and what's beneath it. I might just be a little paranoid, so any reassurance would help  |
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AA Bob
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| 1046. Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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| vesper wrote: | | The panels seem to lay flat, but it seems as if there's a gap between the lexan and what's beneath it. |
There is a gap, and it's supposed to be that way. The velcro circles at the corners of a panel keep the two sheet metal contacts separated from each other. When you press on a panel, the gap closes and the contacts touch, registering a step.
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| Emptyeye wrote: | | So um, is it bad that awhile ago I was watching Family Guy, and when Quagmire came on, I thought something to the effect of "Whoa, It's AA Bob!" (I don't remember if the exact thought was "It's AA Bob" or "It's AA Bob's avatar", but I don't think it matters in this case)? |
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vesper
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| 1047. Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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I'll have to get my Arcade Mod, I get a bunch of random misses on most 9's and above 
If I can actually manage to hit the pad I should be able to AA HVAM no problem, which is great considering my best score before was a B |
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Geostigma
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| 1048. Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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I'm looking into the mod kits, but could someone post pics of all the different variations available, as the last time i checked, CF's site didnt post them.
PS: I'm most interested in the black textured, but i dont know which bracket type. |
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vesper
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| 1049. Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 9:00 am Post subject: |
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I just ordered my black and textured arcade mod kit, I hope it doesn't take too long to come  |
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| 1050. Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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I'm interested in getting a CF, but I was just wondering about how long they would last because I've seen some pads on ebay where the wooden part had split. Also, would I need an arcade mod? I'm used to playing with a TX-1000 which are pretty flat, and I can feel where I'm at just fine. However, when I play at the arcade I'm not used to having the buttons raised, so I have a little trouble picking my feet up far enough and often get a bunch more misses.
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MadFlava
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| 1051. Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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| All the split ones Ive seen on Ebay were sold by Cobalt Flux themselves. I assume they either split in manufacturing or they were warrantied. |
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videoCWK!
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| 1052. Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:50 am Post subject: |
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| icker wrote: | | I'm interested in getting a CF, but I was just wondering about how long they would last because I've seen some pads on ebay where the wooden part had split. Also, would I need an arcade mod? I'm used to playing with a TX-1000 which are pretty flat, and I can feel where I'm at just fine. However, when I play at the arcade I'm not used to having the buttons raised, so I have a little trouble picking my feet up far enough and often get a bunch more misses. |
You should go for the arcade mod. It'll help improve your skills in the arcade, and that's something you want to do. When I decided to learn how to do good on a machine, I was really happy that I did. |
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ps2gamer4000
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| 1053. Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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| I ordered my cobalt flux with the arcade mod but when i got used to it i decided i didn't like it, so i took them off. I don't play at the arcades so it's no big deal for me but still i feel more comfortable when its flat |
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cpurola
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Ryudori
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| 1055. Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:37 am Post subject: |
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Woo-hoo! I finally got enough money together and I'm gonna order my very own CF soon. How long does it take to ship?
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Jupichan
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| 1056. Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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| Ryudori wrote: | | Woo-hoo! I finally got enough money together and I'm gonna order my very own CF soon. How long does it take to ship? |
I think it depends on a few things, including where you live in relation to the company, and what building/shipping supplies they have on hand at the time in which you order.
It took them approximately a month to get mine to me. Three weeks and a few days, I believe.
Some people have waited longer, however. |
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Shaggy7728
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cpurola
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| 1058. Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:05 am Post subject: Re: Cost of Commerial Cobalt Fluxes |
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| Shaggy7728 wrote: |  thats how much 2 official arcade pads cost if they're not in good condition... my heart dropped a little when i saw that price, enspecially the second gophersport site. holy... crap...  |
No, you misunderstood. The first post on the CF Forum page was describing how to fix a regular home pad, when the wood screws have chewed up the board from repeatedly taking them out and putting them back in. (Probably using an electric screwdriver during disassembly and reassembly for cleaning.)
The second post is from the guy who called CF directly asking about new pads. Still, I agree, the price for those things is a little high.
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DefaultGen
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| 1059. Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 10:29 pm Post subject: Re: Cost of Commerial Cobalt Fluxes |
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| Shaggy7728 wrote: |
thats how much 2 official arcade pads cost if they're not in good condition... my heart dropped a little when i saw that price, enspecially the second gophersport site. holy... crap... |
"Far superior to flimsy home units"
I like that touch. My CF doesn't stand up to the test of schools 
And where can I get 2 official arcade stages for $2400? |
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