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Mass Effect MAME cabinet *updated Oct. 1
ainGide:
--- Quote from: DirtyDachshunds on September 09, 2010, 01:40:42 pm ---Just curious, but what games do you plan on playing that use all 8 buttons?
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Probably none. If I ever shove a PlayStation or Xbox in there all eight might get some use, but that'll probably never happen.
I did the 8-button layout so I could have have four across the bottom for Neo Geo games and the standard(ish) six-button layout for SF. I could've gone with a 7-button layout (four on bottom, three on top), but no eighth button at the top-right looked weird to me.
mgb:
I think the 8 buttons often looks better than 7. It gives the 4 in a row for neo geo and still has a balanced look.
I would have gone the same way on my latest cp but room was a little bit of an issue with mine so I went with 6
ainGide:
Was able to get some more things done this weekend. Biggest were t-molding, finishing more side art (about 90% complete), joysticks, kb tray, front door, bezel and speakers.
I also did a little photoshopping to see what the marquee will look like installed. It needs some work.
Big things left are finish SR2 logo on right side, install bezel glass/trim, print/install marquee, electrical and putting final touches on software.
releasedtruth:
Could definitely add some flair to the marquee with something in the background. A nice space scene, the ship in flight or the like. Any reason why no trackball in the middle of that galaxy? Seems like a good fit for a white one.
ainGide:
--- Quote from: releasedtruth on September 14, 2010, 02:23:50 pm ---Could definitely add some flair to the marquee with something in the background. A nice space scene, the ship in flight or the like. Any reason why no trackball in the middle of that galaxy? Seems like a good fit for a white one.
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For sure, I built the panel with a 3" back-lit trackball in mind. One day I'll add it and RBGs for all the buttons.
I spent the last few weeks getting all of the guts to work, so it's pretty much up-and-running. :D There's just a little bit of detail work with the art left.
Anyway, I finished the marquee and sent it off for printing. It's the name of the ship, Normandy, and the Illusive Man from ME2.