Time for an update on this project. I tabulated the request list from
earlier this month (sorry for the spam Neil) and the interest was a
follows
10 people want a Complete Repro unit
3 people want repro green rollers
1 person wants a set of repro steel rollers
3 people request OEM steel rollers.
I have completed my second Prototype and am now making the top out of
Delrin. I solved the warpage issue in manufacturing the top plate by
making a special cutter just for the job. I have parts to make everyone
requests though I still haven't sat down and figured out the cost.
Expect no more then a standard new track ball.
What I could really use now from someone out there is a complete stock
MH roller for comparison. Those of you that want replacement OEM rollers
cant get them until I have a model. I would also like to compare the
delrin top plate to a OEM unit to make sure that the holes are correct
for those of you that will be wanting to drop one of these into your
stock game.
I still have a different direction Im taking. My goal is a roller
set up on a Space Duel conversion. I have checked it out and the repro
roller, and as it stands right now, it should JUST fit. Im taking a
scrap SD control panel and welding up all the holes to make a MH version
with the repro roller. I have also talked to Roy 2 weeks ago on doing an
overlay and in fact gave him my MH panel for Space Duel for him to copy.
But again, for everyone to benefit I need to borrow a complete stock
roller setup. It is my belief that the top plate is not to the OEM
format and could easily be made to that design and I need to measure up
the steel, for all who want rollers. HELP!
-=Mark=-
Some picture links
new Custom top plate cutter
http://www.basementarcade.com/arcade/sd/mh/mhcutter.jpg
Cutter in action!
http://www.basementarcade.com/arcade/sd/mh/mhcuttercutting.jpg
New 2nd generation prototype
http://www.basementarcade.com/arcade/sd/mh/mhtopview.jpg
More being made (lots o parts, pcbs, pcb holders)
http://www.basementarcade.com/arcade/sd/mh/mhmoreparts.jpg
More units almost done
http://www.basementarcade.com/arcade/sd/mh/mhsemicomunits.jpg
A close up side view
http://www.basementarcade.com/arcade/sd/mh/mhsidejpg.jpg
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