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Kharn:

I've installed all my buttons, mounted the IPAC, and now I'm staring at all the microswitches on the bottom of my control panel and I cant figure out one thing: In the standard layout, what number is each button?

My layout is two rows of three and then two more underneath:
__X_X_X
__X_X_X
_X_X___

Is it just:
__1_2_3
__4_5_6
_7_8___?

Thanks


Malenko:

yes

Ginsu Victim:

Depends on the user.

That's the Capcom 6-button standard, but I go:

456
123
     7

Most people who play my cab for the first time assume the correct button when looking for button one. I don't like reaching across the other buttons for 1-3 button games.

Malenko:

I'll amend my previous statement. MAME sees it how you have it set in your button diagram up there, but with MAME you can change the keys to your liking

romshark:

Of course, if your cabinet can also play real arcade boards (that use more than 3 action buttons), you'll need to go with the "default" mapping. Most real arcade boards can't change button assignments.
But if you're strictly using a PC in your cabinet, just about any way will work (as long as MAME is set up properly.)

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