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What interface would I need for a trackball+tron like analog stick + spinner
jimmy2x2x:
+ some buttons
I thinking of making 2 control panels, first one will be a standard 6 button and stick X2
and the second one will be (from left to right on the control panel)
Tron like analog stick
3 action buttons
3" Quality trackball
High quality spinner
+ a few admin and coin/start buttons
I have never bought or wired most of those controls, what kind of interface would I need, what are some good examples of quality controls (not buttons)
A few links with prices (UK is possible please) would be most appreciated
Thanks
DashRendar:
Not sure about an analog Tron stick - I've seen things kind of like that, but they definitely look different.
The standard for Tron sticks is the Happ 8 Way Trigger Stick:
http://www.happcontrols.com/joysticks/50997000.htm
(Divemaster sells these cheaper than Happ btw)
And Randy from GroovyGameGear sells the Tron stick shell that fits the Happ stick:
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=319&zenid=c8729fc2cd1cb1eb40a9498f2cf348c8
Since this isn't analog, it uses microswitches. So to interface with a PC, you'd want to use something like an IPAC or Keywiz to get it to work with MAME.
It's an expensive set up, but it's (IMO) the Holy Grail of controls. :)
shrunkenmaster:
Ultimarc Mini-Pac Opti - http://www.ultimarc.com/minipac.html
My current work-in-progress is a Tron Cabaret/Mini using this. It drives an original Tron spinner, plus a converted Xenophobe joystick. As DashRender pointed out, the Tron sticks aren't analog, but regular switch-based.
I also used the same interface on my Mystery Machine cab, which drives an Ultimarc spinner, trackball, plus 2 joysticks, 6 buttons per player, start buttons, etc.
I'm sure I can speak for a load of people in recommending this interface. Let me know if you need any further info.
jimmy2x2x:
My mistake, thought it was analog - its been a while!
Ok, that sounds like the interface for me
And that stick with replacement housing looks incredible
Now, what spinner and trackball do I want
Im looking for excellence, with no corners cut for these two
When I breathe on them, I want them both to spin for 20 mins ;)
Is the Beston HI-Ring Universal Arcade Trackball a decent 3" option?
and for spinners, I have no idea
DashRendar:
If you want to play regular Tron, a regular spinner is fine.
If you want to play Discs of Tron (DoT), you need a push-pull spinner.
The one I use and can highly recommend is GroovyGameGear's Turbo Twist Hi-Lo spinner.
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=86&products_id=311
The spinner knob looks like a stainless steel Tron disc. :)
Like the Tron stick, it's pricey, but it's a thing of beauty.