Building supergun out of metal case - Is it a bad idea?

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complexs6

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I was curious if there is any down side to building a supergun out of a metal case, I wanna get this off ebay but not sure if its worth it. The only thing I see had is its setup for sf2 controller setup and not neo geo, but I would use this mostly for other jamma boards that my neo.

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norton9478

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Shouldn't be a problem...

Just to make sure you secure everything so there are no shorts.

Or you could just build a Controller out of the CP and wire it to a more standard looking SG.
 
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Metal is the way to go for superguns with a PSU inside but the wiring, esp. the AC lines, must be a professional job and the case itself must be grounded (earth ground).

As for that CP, I don't think it's suitable for a supergun (or even a joystick) project. Covering the back won't be easy and the base is slanted.
 
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thats a capcom panel, trust me, youll have a HARD time covering all that empty space, the panel is very big and unsuitably shaped...

i suggest a panel from just about any candy cab as theyre pretty well enclosed from start and all the giblets can be easily mounted inside.

i know cosmicoo sell used panels for not much money, ask them :)
 
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That's actually from a Dynamo cabinet. As sven and a couple of others had pointed out, it's a very unusual shape and probably wouldn't make a great SG. The control panels that I think would make an ideal Super Gun box are the Mortal Kombat control panels.

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The whole control panel box portion detaches from the cabinet and can easily house everything. Other advantages include having a flat bottom suitable for using it as a base and being able to lift the control panel for easy access.

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racecar

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...it's got a slanted angle to it......you can probably find a sexier case for it locally..( i use a naomi shell to make a SG..ongoing project been doing it since last year:emb: )
 
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The MK control box actually is straight and lays perfectly flat. The angle is on the control panel portion. That's funny you mentioned a Naomi shell since I was originally going to suggest that but decided against it since it's a lot harder to find one versus a MK, MKII, MK3, etc. I have both control panel boxes and will try to snap a few pictures of them in the next couple of days.

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... i preferrred the compact SG.. just cause they take up less space:cool:
 
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Thanks, I first had that thought then I thought to make a built in mvs system in it and so I could take it around but then the stand idea came, I think I will do what you said norton because I thought about how I would make a stand out of it and just closing it up will be easier. plus I sorta wanna keep it small.
 
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