I still plan to go over and get all the details, but my friend Joe Ricards has posted photos at Arcade Crusade.
http://www.arcadecrusade.com/gallery/v/minimarquees/Minis+and+Lables/hyperpin/construct/
The ones toward the bottom show a joystick on the unit. He added that allowing for vertical shooters in MAME, etc.
Here are a couple photos from there…
This shows the TV before it was mounted, but already hooked up.
Before painting, finished backglass and graphics application…
Finished product including added joystick.