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Reddit mentions of We Sell Mats 1/2 Inch Thickness Multipurpose EVA Foam Floor Tiles, Interlocking Floor Mat for Indoor Gym and Home Use, 24 in x 24 in
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We found 2 Reddit mentions of We Sell Mats 1/2 Inch Thickness Multipurpose EVA Foam Floor Tiles, Interlocking Floor Mat for Indoor Gym and Home Use, 24 in x 24 in. Here are the top ones.
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- DURABLE MULTIPURPOSE FOAM FLOOR TILES: High-density, foam tiles available in 24 in x 24 in tiles with ½ inch thickness for firm cushion to lessen the impact of exercising and playing.
- EASY ASSEMBLY & CLEAN-UP: Assembles in minutes over any hardwood or flat indoor surface for extra padding throughout the home. Each tile comes with 2 borders pieces. Wipe clean with soap and water, air dry to finish.
- A PUZZLE MAT FOR EVERYONE: Designed for total peace-of-mind in people of all ages, including those with limited mobility and sensory processing disorders, to smartly make an active lifestyle more accessible using customizable and forgiving surfaces.
- VERSATILE USAGE: For all lifestyle and activity needs, our Multipurpose flooring provides safe cushioning for light fitness exercises, yoga, playroom flooring, Cosplay costumes and support while sleeping inside tents while camping.
- ANTI-FATIGUE CUSHION SUPPORT: Support the body by reducing strain on feet, knees and back during standing work positions. Great over hardwood flooring, vinyl, tile, or other hard surfaces that require more support for your joints.
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 0.5 Inches |
| Length | 25 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | August 2018 |
| Size | 24 Square Feet (6 Tiles) |
| Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Width | 25 Inches |
I'll run you down the materials, as it was thrown together really quick. Best part is I used no paint, heh. the white pieces are just that floppy EVA craft foam you get from a craft store with fake white leather from Amazon spray glued on. The gold pieces are the same craft foam with a layer of poster board spray glued on to offer more rigidity and a super flat surface, and the gold is gold spandex from Amazon cut into 2 inch strips places 1.75 inches apart, so they overlap using the same spray glue. I used the same fake white leather and foam backer rod from home depot to make the trim. I secured the trim with staples and then hot glued everything else together. The chest and back plates of the top pieces had to be thicker and more rigid, so I used those EVA foam floor mats you get online or at home depot with some Velcro to make it removable for transport (everything folds well and flat packs). I used hot glue and Velcro to secure the bottom gold pieces as well as make them removable. I also hot glued and duct taped some magnets behind the front and back plates of the shoulder part as well as the back of the best pieces on both sides. This makes the shoulder part snap in securely and hold position. The materials cost is very cheap. Getting magnets, velcro, and hot glue is easy, so I'll post the other materials links here for ya. I highly recommend you get a rotary cutter, cutting pad, and one of those big square rulers from Walmart to save you a ton of time.
Gold Spandex
Foam Mats
Spray Glue
Fake White Leather
Craft Foam
Cheapest option
buy a cheap ~$15ea usb soft pad from amazon like these
then tape them to a piece of plywood ~$35ea at most hardware stores
total for 2 ~$100
Most of the cheap pads are considered cheap because the buttons sensors get warped overtime; specially when played on carpet. So taping a cheap pad to a board usually makes it a "good" pad. The board also gives it weight and makes it harder to slide around on carpet. I've played on several boarded pads and they always work better than non boarded.
Why usb and not old ps2 pad? Almost none of the adapters support 2 arrows being pressed at the same time. Some that work do exist but they are hard to find. There is a work around for the 2 button issue here but unless you already have an adapter I'd just buy a usb ready pad. Idk about xbox pads/adapters.
Want foam? - This is something you can easily add later.
Put some puzzle exercise mats together or cut up a yoga mat and just set your boarded pad on top. You can cut to size and tape to the board so it wont slide. Again tape pad on board then tape on foam. This will give the buttons a nice hard surface to click on but still give the entire pad some cushion. I suggest 1/2in thick. Thicker is more expensive and thinner is a waste of time/money.
Hands on option
build your own ~$150 depending on materials used and how elaborate you want to get
Expensive option
best pads on the market right now http://www.precisiondancepads.com/
9 arrow pad $375-$390ea with everything connector.
These should still be taped to a board so they don't warp.
These things are an investment but totally worth it. In my opinion they are better than the arcades.