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LeedsFan:

It's looking better. I still think the 4-way joystick is a little close to the trackball. Do you have the joysticks yet? If you do then try the Mag-Stiks in 4-way mode and see how they feel to you. I'm sure they are top-switchable between 4 and 8 way which would mean you wouldn't need the dedicated 4-way.

I'd also get rid of those three buttons below the trackball. You don't need them. For trackball and spinner games you can map the top three buttons on each player side to be the active buttons. Then it will suit anyone who is left or right handed because they can choose.

Oh... and regarding a 4 player CP. You gotta think about how often you will play it with 4 players. Once in a blue moon isn't enough to warrant making it. But if you are sure you gonna have 3 or 4 gamers a lot then go for it.

EDIT:  I just checked on the Mag-Stiks... they are switchable between 4 and 8 way but not from the top of the panel. They use a lever you access from below the panel. Mag Stik Plus on the other hand is switchable from the top.

rjpe:

Thanks! I didn't buy anything yet, I'm trying to plan the most I can and then order the material from Ultimarc.

Regarding 4-way, 8-way, Magstick plus and UltraStick 360, I read some reviews and I'm still not convinced...

I read that the MagStick, because of the magnet, will need some muscle! This wont do for now, since children use the machine a lot.

The UltraStick 360 looks like a great product, you don't hear the microswitchs clicking sound, but not beeing limited phisicaly is something I don't like... For me, the UltraStick would be a better option than the MagStick Plus, since you're able to map 4-way, 8-way, n-way through Software Mapping.

It's a shame I can't access with ease to this products (I'm only able to review them after ordering).

Right now, the choice would be 3 J-Sticks/Sanwa JLW-UM-8 (2 oval + 1 balltop), with a restrictor plate for the 4-way.
Off course, I'm counting with the help of all to convince me otherwise  :D

BadMouth:


--- Quote from: LeedsFan on November 21, 2010, 07:24:13 am ---I still think the 4-way joystick is a little close to the trackball.
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You can use the distance between the trackball and P2 joystick on your tankstick for a reference.
I have the tankstick and have never had anyone accidentally hit the joystick. 
Keep the 4-way at least that far away and you should be safe.



rjpe:

Thanks again for the feedback.
That give me an idea for a new layout, what do you think?
The 4-way in the middle will give a real retro experience for pacman and donkey kong.

LeedsFan:


--- Quote from: rjpe on November 21, 2010, 10:20:21 am ---Right now, the choice would be 3 J-Sticks/Sanwa JLW-UM-8 (2 oval + 1 balltop), with a restrictor plate for the 4-way.
Off course, I'm counting with the help of all to convince me otherwise  :D

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If you are not decided on the joysticks then I would advise going with 2x U360s and get the circular restrictor for each. It plays great in 4-way and 8-way modes. Although it's not too hot for fighting games I hear. (But I'm not a fighter fan myself). If you use Mala frontend then you can use a plugin for the automatic mapping software. It works brilliantly. 2x U360s with circular restrictors may be a bit expensive, but all round I think it's the best solution to your problem. Then you can free up more room by dropping the dedicated 4-way. U360's also come with an optional wiring harness so you can plug in up to 8 buttons for each stick so you don't need an interface such as iPac.

There was someone that did a mod for the Mag Stik Plus to make the stick much more responsive and less stiff. If I seek it out I will post a link. But it does have a very short throw which makes 8-way games a little more tricky.

EDIT:  The only issue I've had with the U360s (I've bought three of them in the past for different projects) is that I had to buy a powered USB hub for each project. YMMV... and I'm sure others have plugged their U360s direct into a USB port without need for a powered hub. Maybe I was unlucky. It's not a big issue really as you are making a full size caba nd the sticks are awesome. Just thought I'd point it out.

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