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Weston
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6280.  Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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| DMS wrote: | | Well, got the base built, and test fit the wooden panels. I must have miscut or something, because they are SLIGHTLY off when I align them. I figure it will be a bit less noticable when I put the sheet metal on. And it's nothing too big, anyway. Won't affect performance of the pad. |
The sheet metal also ads about 1/8 inch around each wood square, so maybe they will fit better. Getting exact measurements isn't easy, so there is most likely going to be tiny errors in some places. I've had a few bad measurements, but it still turned out well. |
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DMS
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| 6281. Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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| Weston wrote: | | DMS wrote: | | Well, got the base built, and test fit the wooden panels. I must have miscut or something, because they are SLIGHTLY off when I align them. I figure it will be a bit less noticable when I put the sheet metal on. And it's nothing too big, anyway. Won't affect performance of the pad. |
The sheet metal also ads about 1/8 inch around each wood square, so maybe they will fit better. Getting exact measurements isn't easy, so there is most likely going to be tiny errors in some places. I've had a few bad measurements, but it still turned out well. |
Yeah, I think I just had some off measurements on the support arrows. And yeah, I just went ahead and hammered down the sides of the sheet metal, and put the pieces back on the base and it looks pretty swell. So it turned out fine. |
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AJAX the Insomniac
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| 6282. Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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sorry but after all these posts about 1/4 and 1/8 stuff. I started wondering...
What do the numbers mean? (Its probably completely obvious, but I just want to make sure) |
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DMS
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| 6283. Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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| AJAX. wrote: | sorry but after all these posts about 1/4 and 1/8 stuff. I started wondering...
What do the numbers mean? (Its probably completely obvious, but I just want to make sure) |
Fractions of an inch. |
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AJAX the Insomniac
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| 6284. Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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| DMS wrote: | | AJAX. wrote: | sorry but after all these posts about 1/4 and 1/8 stuff. I started wondering...
What do the numbers mean? (Its probably completely obvious, but I just want to make sure) |
Fractions of an inch. |
so, the thickness of the wood/metal/panels/etc.? |
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DMS
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| 6285. Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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| AJAX. wrote: | | DMS wrote: | | AJAX. wrote: | sorry but after all these posts about 1/4 and 1/8 stuff. I started wondering...
What do the numbers mean? (Its probably completely obvious, but I just want to make sure) |
Fractions of an inch. |
so, the thickness of the wood/metal/panels/etc.? |
Yep. |
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stoli
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| 6286. Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 6:31 am Post subject: Site Update |
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Hey. It's been a while since I've been to this forum. Looks like there have been some very creative ideas since then.
I noticed some grumblings about the prices that I had on my web pages. They were a bit misleading because the price of steel sheet metal has increased so much since I built my pads. I have updated my site so as not to get anyone's hopes up about building one of these things on the cheap.
Regards,
Stoli
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DMS
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mikieson
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| 6288. Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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| burningforce wrote: | does anyone know how much weight these pads can hold?
I weigh around 344-350 lbs
and is there a way I can replace the 2x4 and base board with metal to support my weight?
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Dude...you need to really get on a training schedual soon. Im not saying im perfect, but you are way too heavy. Your heart does not like you.
Get dancing on a pad, ride a bike, walk, dont eat any white flour foods, no carbs, absolutely NO softdrinks, No sweets,
Eat only good wheat breads, only brown rice, drink more water than you can handle, eat good meats...turkey, chicken , tuna, turkey bacon is good....Eat fresh fruits, and vegies...NOTHING FROM CAN!!...
Get in a gym and start slowly on a workout plan. SWEAT a lot and make sure you get plenty of water water water.....
Good luck and im only saying this cause I care...Yea, i care about someone i dont know... |
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infamous360
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| 6289. Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 4:35 pm Post subject: Re: Site Update |
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| stoli wrote: | Hey. It's been a while since I've been to this forum. Looks like there have been some very creative ideas since then.
I noticed some grumblings about the prices that I had on my web pages. They were a bit misleading because the price of steel sheet metal has increased so much since I built my pads. I have updated my site so as not to get anyone's hopes up about building one of these things on the cheap.
Regards,
Stoli |
that pad was bought... not homebuilt lol
jk its probably the best looking homebrew i have seen in a while
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DMS
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| 6290. Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Alright, since I am using a Konami softpad control box for my homepad's control box, I need to know one thing. What do I run the ground wires to? There is only one ground on the Konami softpad chip, compared to a regular controller which has a ground for every button. What do I do? |
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infamous360
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| 6291. Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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link the grounds together and solder them to the one spot i guess
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DMS
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| 6292. Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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| infamous360 wrote: | | link the grounds together and solder them to the one spot i guess |
I was thinking that, but I wasn't sure if that would work properly. |
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infamous360
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| 6293. Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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| DMS wrote: | | infamous360 wrote: | | link the grounds together and solder them to the one spot i guess |
I was thinking that, but I wasn't sure if that would work properly. |
it works perfectly with arcade buttons so i say go for it
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DMS
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| 6294. Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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| infamous360 wrote: | | DMS wrote: | | infamous360 wrote: | | link the grounds together and solder them to the one spot i guess |
I was thinking that, but I wasn't sure if that would work properly. |
it works perfectly with arcade buttons so i say go for it |
Alright. And I have another controller I can use if that doesn't end up working. Sure, it's an official Sony controller, but I am sure I can work with it. |
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idConstruct
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Joined: 12 Mar 2007
Location: Green Bay, WI |
| 6295. Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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WOW... i just finished building my pad and i gotta say, for my first pad ever that was pretty damn easy... and considering how friggin cheap it was it looks beautiful.
Unfortunately i didn't have access to the camera today (idk where the hell it is  ) so i don't have pics of the build process. But obviously i'll take pics as soon as i find the camera.
Actually, although its put together and working, it isn't quite finished... menards didn't have enough brackets for all the sensors and so i'm missing one in each pad and two in the up arrow, plus i need to raise the solid panels another 1/8" or so.
I finished it too late to test on hard songs (ppl are sleeping) but i tried a couple 1's and 2's and the performance is unbeleivable considering i'm missing 5 sensors. Plus, due to the way i designed the pad, you have such control over the sensitivity that i even got it to the point that setting a normal (relatively light) dualshock controller on the pad would 'hold' it.
Anyway, tomorrow i'll come back with actual performance numbers and hopefully some pics.
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Weston
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| 6296. Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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| DMS, I'm excited that you're almost done and that you chose my design. You seemed to really breeze through building it pretty fast. |
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DMS
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| 6297. Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Weston wrote: | | DMS, I'm excited that you're almost done and that you chose my design. You seemed to really breeze through building it pretty fast. |
Your design just really appealed to me. It was very clean, sophisticated, and seemed a bit easier to built than Riptide's. I know I had some bad measurements somewhere, because all my panels look a bit lopsided when you take them out and look at them, but it's no big deal when they are in the base. I should be done with the pad itself and the wiring tomorrow. Possibly the bar, and I can hopefully get my arrows printed soon. |
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ChilliumBromide
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Location: Beaverton, OR |
| 6298. Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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DMS and idConstruct. Awesome job so far both of you!
I did a tiny amount of work today. I cut a part of a non-button panel, assembled most of one of the button panels, and cut the PVC and dowel, as well as tested how well they worked as is by just blowing into it. I may attach a thin layer of felt to the dowel to make it slide a little better and fit a bit more snugly, but for the most part, I'm pleased with how effective it is.
Hopefully I'll get a full day off soon and be able to finish it. I have a bunch of money now though, so yay for that! (hopefully I'll be able to reimburse my generous donors soon)
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burningforce
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| 6299. Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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| mikieson wrote: | | burningforce wrote: | does anyone know how much weight these pads can hold?
I weigh around 344-350 lbs
and is there a way I can replace the 2x4 and base board with metal to support my weight?
thanks |
Dude...you need to really get on a training schedual soon. Im not saying im perfect, but you are way too heavy. Your heart does not like you.
Get dancing on a pad, ride a bike, walk, dont eat any white flour foods, no carbs, absolutely NO softdrinks, No sweets,
Eat only good wheat breads, only brown rice, drink more water than you can handle, eat good meats...turkey, chicken , tuna, turkey bacon is good....Eat fresh fruits, and vegies...NOTHING FROM CAN!!...
Get in a gym and start slowly on a workout plan. SWEAT a lot and make sure you get plenty of water water water.....
Good luck and im only saying this cause I care...Yea, i care about someone i dont know... |
I know what to do to lose weight(used to be a bodybuilder). I used to smoke and quit 8 years ago but developed a eating disorder because of it(because i was used to putting something in my mouth, so that thing became food. there is a Psychology word for it, just can not remember what it is). I made an appointment to see a nutritionist and plan to get back into bodybuilding(had so much fun doing that  ). also have to watch my depression levels, if I get too depressed I will overeat without knowing it.
But I thank you for you're concern |
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