Re: Major Havoc repro roller update (with picture links)

One other thing, I would have more time in the mill at night if I could get my
Lunar lander boards working (hint hint)

-=Mark=--

Mark E Davidson wrote:

> 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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