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

From: Jon Raiford <raiford_at_mindspring.com>
Date: Tue Mar 28 2000 - 16:05:45 EST

What seems to be wrong with them? I'm sure there is more than enough know-how on this list to get it up and running.

Jon

At 03:50 PM 3/28/2000 -0500, you wrote:
>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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