Reddit reviews Arcade Spinner for Arcade1Up

glens spinner is straight up butter. $50 well spent i promise.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P5WJ7BC/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=AZKD91FBI6SBK&psc=1

Yeah they are going to be a constant item being sold, they just keep selling out really fast. They've been selling them on Amazon in batches of 500 and they're selling out in an hour or two so just keep checking.

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Spinner:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P5WJ7BC

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Interface Board for 12-in-1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NKJ3SKH/?coliid=I2COG8BI2O4M9I

For a first time build probably 1 - 1 1/2 hours ( One note - when you get to the step ataching the Marquee to the cab be sure to use the 2 screws for it as they are a different size from the side screws and it's easy to get them wrong ( part B vs. Part D )) - Also you will probably want to order one of the aftermarket spinners ( either GRS ( https://www.amazon.com/ThunderStick-Arcade-Spinner-for-Arcade1Up/dp/B07P5WJ7BC ) or The upgraded one from A1U ( https://arcade1up.com/collections/spinners/products/asteroids-spinner ) ) Since you mention her being a Tempest fan and the stock spinner is not really a spinner (it is a clicky rotary knob so does not actually spin freely like it should for Tempest )

This is the spinner to get: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P5WJ7BC/ Though they are $50 which seems like a lot when you got your cabinet for $75.

They are out of stock, but back ordered ones have started shipping so hopefully they come back in stock soon.

They're listed on Amazon but are currently unavailable, probably to replenish stock. I got mine from the initial offering before the amazon store opened and it was $60. Definitely worth it! Makes a huge difference. It's super easy to install and no drilling or additional hardware is needed. The kit comes with everything you need.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P5WJ7BC?ref=myi_title_dp

The answer is yes player 1 joystick, player 2 joystick and the flight stick. I have the spinner ( Arcade Spinner for Arcade1Up https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P5WJ7BC/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_i_kI5WDbZ4W72RM) I was going to use a preinstalled trackball from 99 Lives Arcade ( ) I am getting a control Pannel from them. and I have not purchased the flight stick yet (suggestions welcomed)

The way you described it, will I be able to use the flight stick track ball and spinner (and later a light gun) for both player 1 and player 2 ?

Personally I'd go with the Centipede cab as you can get that for $179 right now at Walmart vs the $399 - $499 of the Golden Tee. You'll likely be replacing the control deck anyway so why pay over twice as much?

For spinners, the thunderstick arcade spinner is fantastic.

https://www.amazon.com/ThunderStick-Arcade-Spinner-for-Arcade1Up/dp/B07P5WJ7BC/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1L86OU45GR4UG&keywords=arcade1up+spinner&qid=1565804309&s=gateway&sprefix=arcade1up+sp%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-2

For the trackball, I got the Thunderstick arcade trackball and while it's good, it's a bit noisy. There may be better options out there. I can't compare it to the original trackball as mine was broken on arrival for my 12 in 1.

https://www.amazon.com/ThunderStick-LED-Arcade-trackball-TS-UTB01/dp/B07T1FQFRM/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=arcade1up+trackball&qid=1565804321&s=gateway&sr=8-1

for tempest- try this spinner,: https://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/B07P5WJ7BC it works great and is easy to install.. I never tried Centipede cabinet, hope you can get a replacement on warranty if its wonky

It's out of stock but there is this one.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P5WJ7BC?ref=myi_title_dp&fbclid=IwAR0GslO6g-fxJWrACUcX7EQVlW0Cp425-AxQ2D7GZGBckBPPypAg0LuGNqU

I couldn't print a 3D wheel for the ThunderStick spinner like Glen has:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ymywodZ2V0

so I made an alternative. This wheel is very sturdy and will never break.

US Pricing:

SpinTrak: $69

• Knob: $12
  
• 160mm wheel: $42
  
• Total:$123
  
  Thunderstick spinner: $50
  
  
• Interface board: $12
  
• ucell 160mm hand wheel (16mm ID): $14
  
• 13mm to 16mm bushing: $1-10
  
• Total: $77-87
  
  Spinner: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P5WJ7BC
  
  Wheel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KFTS9RF
  
  Bushing : https://www.ebay.com/itm/16mm-OD-X-13mm-ID-1-5-mm-THICKNESS-6061-ALUMINUM-TUBE-PIPE-ROUND-L-12-INCH/113870820679?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
  
  (I don't have a good source for bushings, so I cut from stock)

I'd love to have a spinner too, but regrettably, the only way to go about this is to roll your own with real arcade parts, or a reasonable facsimile.

https://www.amazon.com/ThunderStick-Arcade-Spinner-for-Arcade1Up/dp/B07P5WJ7BC

https://www.amazon.com/Arcade1Up-12-1-Interface-Board/dp/B07NKJ3SKH/ref=pd_bxgy_21_img_2/137-8884558-5695913?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07NKJ3SKH&pd_rd_r=27bd6228-7203-40d4-9224-57fa99e25505&pd_rd_w=3SKaV&pd_rd_wg=ziJcR&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=2CKKVSS7M2FJQ73TFWBT&psc=1&refRID=2CKKVSS7M2FJQ73TFWBT

That costs over sixty dollars, plus a wooden container and whatever buttons you'll need to complete the build. It's annoying, but the MacGyver'ed solutions I've attempted have been unsatisfactory at best.

It's probably going to be the same deal with a twin stick, but that may not cost as much. I imagine two arcade sticks, a few buttons, and an encoder (along with another box) would do the trick. Maybe disassemble an old arcade stick from Hori or MadCatz, take out most of the buttons and replace them with a second stick, and wire up the action buttons (triangle, cross, square, blue diamond, purple horseshoe, et al) to the second stick for best results.