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| rjpe:
Hi Guys, I built a custom Arcade Cabinet arround X-Arcade Tankstick. The project pictures can be found in http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=105752.0 I'm planning to build a custom cp, that would fit perfectly in the cabinet. The requisits are: - 2xUltimarc Mag-Stick (8-way) + 6 action buttons + player button + coin button - 1xUltimarc J-Stick (4-way) + 2 action buttons (for older games) - 2x pinball buttons - 1xSpinner - 1xTrackball; I did a draft of the cp layout in Sketchup, using the available free 3d models, in inches and mm (see pictures). I would like to have your opinion regarding the layout. What trackball do you recommend? It looks that the x-arcade trackball will have a better fit in this space. All comments are welcome, my main concern is if it is doable, taking in account your experience. |
| LeedsFan:
I thought Mag-Stiks were top switchable between 4-way and 8-way? If so why the need for a dedicated 4-way J-Stik? Looking at those sketches will there be any room to rest wrists/palms while playing? I've never owned a Mag-Stik so I can't comment on them. I did play on a cab with J-Stiks fitted at the r3play expo last week and they felt nice. Easy enough to switch 4-way to 8-way if you can access the panel easily. Other than that go with U360's and use automatic software mapping for any game as it loads. I really thought the days of having a dedicated 4-way were gone (unless you simply MUST have a certain controller for authenticity on a game you love) |
| rjpe:
I really prefer to have a dedicated 4-way, just a retrogaming thing. :) Regarding the wrists/palms, you're so right! I need to add at least 5cm / 2inches in height in the top board. I'll update the pictures later. Thanks for the feedback. |
| Donkbaca:
How big is your screen? That narrow of a CP will have you awfully close to it. Do you not like your tankstik? I have a x-arcade duo that I am transplanting into the cab I am building. I actually like the x-arcade sticks, I like the big diagonals they have and I kinda lick the "clickiness" of it. I have played with seimitsu sticks and the like, and I prefer the x-gaming sticks. I've never played with ultimarc sticks though. What do you think is the advantage of the magstick is? I swapped out the buttons though, since I didn't like the feel of them, and I wanted to go LED. The only complaint about the encoder is that it wires up kinda weird, but to me that is no big deal. Just my two cents |
| rjpe:
My screen is 28'' (70cm). Just updated the cp pics with new height, and round corners. It will be the same distance as it is now, and it looks good for me (check the current cabinet look). I love my tankstick! :D I will continue to use it, maybe in my future PS3. I need to refurbish the joysticks - my son and friends spent lots of hours on the machine, and the sticks are not what they use to be ... I want to had a 4-way and a spinner, without messing arround with the x-arcade. I don't know the MagSticks either, but they're magnetically centered, and I read some very good reviews Thanks for the feedback, |
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