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Underlay

This section details the materials needed and process to make an underlay.


Materials Needed:

  • Image editor program- I use Corel Photo-Paint. Other popular programs include Adobe PhotoShop, Painter, etc.
  • Photo Paper
  • Comic Book Carboard Backing (cut to size from the Base/Interir section)
  • Printer
  • Plexi (completed from the Hardware/Plexiglass section)- Used for a template
  • Xacto Kife-
  • Mounting screws- Use any size for your taste. This is to mount the plexi on the base.
  • Screwdriver- size dependant on the screw size chosen
  • Power Drill
  • Drill bit- size dependant on the screw size chosen
  • Prepared Pushbuttons- Taken from steps in the Hardware/Pushbuttons section.
  • Finished Base

Steps:
  1. Use your photo editor program to create your artwork. You will need prior knowledge of how to use one though, to create a proper sized underlay. Be creative!

  2. Use the plexiglass that has the holes previously cut out, and use it as a template to trace the cutouts of holes on the underlay.

  3. Do the same for the combic book backing.

  4. Mount the Cardboard backing, the underlay, then the plexiglass on your finsihed base. Drill the holes for the screws that will hold the plexi to the base. I prefer less screws on the plexi, for a cleaner cosmetic look.

  5. Now mount the pushbuttons. At this point, you should be really excited to see how your hard work has paid off.

  6. Lastly, install the black jacket for the stick, along with the ball. Congratulations, all you need to do now is to wire your stick up.


The final product: