Posted by: pgrzelak
Service Wanted: HotRod Joystick customization - 08/05/2003 06:02
Greetings!
In some of the previous MAME discussions, I mentioned that I have a HotRod SE Joystick. It is great for many games, but it is pretty bad for the one I play most (Tempest). I had been thinking about trying to either a) get an actual Tempest machine (no space and not handy with electronic repair though) or b) find a spinner control and build a case for it, when I ran across a few articles on line. It is possible to retrofit additional buttons and a spinner into the HotRod! You can see the modifications step-by-step with photos (I only want the buttons and spinner done), and the additional button layout of the HotRod (near the bottom, section 2.3a).
Now, it is possible, but I have neither the woodworking skills (I am not very graceful when it comes to manipulating mechanical devices) or the electrical talent (my very first Circuits class taught me that I was really destined for Computer Engineering...) or the time to do this kind of thing myself.
So, I am looking for someone with woodworking, electronics or MAME cabinet experience (neatness counts!) that is bored and wants to try a different project. I will, of course, pay for all time and materials and supply the HotRod for modification.
If anyone is interested, let me know via post, email or PM. Thanks.
In some of the previous MAME discussions, I mentioned that I have a HotRod SE Joystick. It is great for many games, but it is pretty bad for the one I play most (Tempest). I had been thinking about trying to either a) get an actual Tempest machine (no space and not handy with electronic repair though) or b) find a spinner control and build a case for it, when I ran across a few articles on line. It is possible to retrofit additional buttons and a spinner into the HotRod! You can see the modifications step-by-step with photos (I only want the buttons and spinner done), and the additional button layout of the HotRod (near the bottom, section 2.3a).
Now, it is possible, but I have neither the woodworking skills (I am not very graceful when it comes to manipulating mechanical devices) or the electrical talent (my very first Circuits class taught me that I was really destined for Computer Engineering...) or the time to do this kind of thing myself.
So, I am looking for someone with woodworking, electronics or MAME cabinet experience (neatness counts!) that is bored and wants to try a different project. I will, of course, pay for all time and materials and supply the HotRod for modification.
If anyone is interested, let me know via post, email or PM. Thanks.