New hardMVS Project Up - Converting a Control Panel

Briggs · Jun 14, 2003

<a href="http://www.hardmvs.com/html/cpConv.htm" target="_blank">How to convert a control panel and not make it look like ass.</a>

I start with this:
<img src="http://www.hardmvs.com/images/projects/controlPanel/step01.jpg" alt=" - " />

And end up with this:
<img src="http://www.hardmvs.com/images/projects/controlPanel/step16.jpg" alt=" - " />

Also, if you have not voted yet, check out <a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=001439" target="_blank">The worst control panel layout poll</a> in Gameplay. Thanks EW!

kernow · Jun 14, 2003

great work..

BONDO! buttrock

Briggs · Jun 14, 2003

Thanks.

By the way - this is part 3 of the <a href="http://www.hardmvs.com/html/buildAcab.htm" target="_blank">Converting an Arcade Cabinet</a> project.

I swear I'm gonna finish this thing. Kernow as my witness - I will finish it.

supergoose · Jun 14, 2003

did you use one of those conversion kits, that you can get off of ebay?

Briggs · Jun 14, 2003

Nope.

Buttons and Joysticks are from Happ. The CPO is from <a href="http://www.videoconnect.com/" target="_blank">Video Connection</a> .

Note: Stay away from the CPO that looks like this one that is sold on eBay by a seller who goes by pinsetc, arcadegrafix, or boardsetc. <a href="http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/boardsetc/" target="_blank">http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/boardsetc/</a> It is all cheap inkjet junk.

Also - stay away from this one:
<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3228650035&category=13716" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3228650035&category=13716</a>

That one is even worse. The buttons and Joysticks are fine, but the CPO is just inkjet on *paper* and laminated. Complete and total crap.

I have dealt with both companies and sent back everything I bought. Avoid!!!!!

[ June 14, 2003, 11:05 AM: Message edited by: Briggs ]

BlackSpy · Jun 14, 2003

I'd just like to point out Briggs is a show off.

Superb job though, what a difference.

Briggs · Jun 14, 2003

BlackSpy:
I'd just like to point out Briggs is a show off.

/me wires 220v to BlackSpy's joysticks and waits behind door.

[ June 14, 2003, 11:08 AM: Message edited by: Briggs ]

supergoose · Jun 14, 2003

Briggs Buttons and Joysticks are from Happ. The CPO is from <a href="http://www.videoconnect.com/" target="_blank">Video Connection</a> .

thanks for the info, but i didn't find any neo geo overlays on their page. frown

Briggs · Jun 14, 2003

Video Connection is one of the best resources for MVS stuff, with one of the worst customer service setups ever.

Call them and tell them what you are looking for. They have all kinds of NOS marquees, overlays, etc. They just don't mention it on the website.

BlackSpy · Jun 14, 2003

Briggs:

BlackSpy:
I'd just like to point out Briggs is a show off.

Click to expand...

/me wires 220v to BlackSpy's joysticks and waits behind door.

<img src="http://www.blackspy.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/BlackSpy%20owning.JPG" alt=" - " />
I couldn't find a pic of BlackSpy being electrocuted in teh appropriate time frame so I just thought I'd punch you.

[ June 14, 2003, 11:49 AM: Message edited by: BlackSpy ]

Lastblade · Jun 14, 2003

Damn, you got skills, I wish I can do what you can do. Truly inspiring.

supergoose · Jun 14, 2003

Briggs Video Connection is one of the best resources for MVS stuff, ...

do you know, whether they are only selling full mvs kits? some of their games would be insanely overpriced, if not.

btw ... i almost forgot to mention, that your panel looks very nice. can't wait to see the restored cab. wink

[ June 14, 2003, 12:05 PM: Message edited by: supergoose79 ]

Briggs · Jun 14, 2003

I have never bought a game from them due to prices, but I think others have.

If I had this panel to do over again I would:

1) Move the CPO down about 3/4"

2) Move the buttons up. On a dedicated MVS machine the "A" button lines up with the joystick. I don't think I could have moved it quite that far, but it could have been up a bit.

Other than that, I'm pretty happy. A few more coats of paint and I should be putting the cab together.

Cynn · Jun 14, 2003

Awesome feature! Guys like Briggs really help the neo community more than they know!

Michael Yagami · Jun 14, 2003

A damn fine job Briggs, damn fine job.

Mike

Charles Franklin Fernandez · Jun 14, 2003

supergoose79:

Briggs Video Connection is one of the best resources for MVS stuff, ...

Click to expand...

do you know, whether they are only selling full mvs kits? some of their games would be insanely overpriced, if not.

Video Connection has not updated their site for about 2 years, if not more than that.

Just call them and tell them what you want to buy; the people over there are very nice and you will be surprise how low their prices really are.

I bougth Hyper64 kits from them and the prices were lower compared to their web site.

I am also planing to buy some MVS graphics and bargain cartriges from them.

Charles

chris1 · Jun 15, 2003

Nice Job Briggs.

Tiptonium · Jun 15, 2003

Super terrific job there!

Rade K · Jun 15, 2003

/jumps on the Briggs pipe sucking parade.

Fucking awesome job, man. This place inspires me to get off of my ass.

Darklighterx · Jun 15, 2003

Looks very clean and professional. Excellent work Briggs. buttrock

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