Dreamcast astropad full#

I put the buttons in a cross like the Dreamcast controller, with the two shoulder buttons put above them on a slant. The arcade buttons came with big plastic bolts that hold the buttons onto the boards – which will be perfect to use as a stencil for where the buttons will go. You should start out by measuring and drawing the button layout on the first piece of wood. Most are 1 1/8, like the ones described above. The drill bit should be the size of the buttons. Home Depot also carries the piece of plexiglass (or Lexan) you’ll need to lay over the controls.

If you want to build a two-player unit, be sure to buy a long enough piece of wood for two people to sit comfortably apart. These instructions are for one-player controls. You can really build the box out of anything you want. You’ll also need the angle brackets and plenty of screws. If you find the right size, two pieces should be enough for the box. Make sure the wood is no thicker than ¾”, so the buttons can go all the way through. I found these pieces of wood that were used for shelves – already covered in a white tabletop-like coating. I’m sure any hardware store would have these parts. (For a real custom look, go to their site and buy separate colored buttons to match the Dreamcast controller – like a red for the “A” button, a blue for the “B” etc…)įor the box, I went to Home Depot. I bought two new joysticks and 12 new buttons for about $27 shipped, and they came from California to Florida in 3 or 4 days. Whatever kind of buttons and joystick you choose be sure to get ones with microswitches. Do an ebay search for “arcade buttons” and you’ll probably find them. Dream Arcades also sell their buttons on ebay, usually for less money. You can use any kind of arcade buttons and joystick you want for this (convex, concave, ball-top etc…). Do you think it's clear/useful enough to post on the blog? What modifications should be made to it?īuilding an Arcade Stick for the Sega Dreamcast I'm gonna post it here to get some feedback on it. Heavy items cannot be shipped to PO Boxes as they need to go FedEx.I found this old guide in a Word Document that Jemsic had sent me a while ago. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, and discoloration. It may be marked, have identifying markings on it, or show other signs of previous use.Īcceptable items are fairly worn but continue to work fully.

Dreamcast astropad full#

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