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BritInVA's Project Arcade II attempt :)
dfmaverick:
I (probably we) use a keyboard all the time when not using the actual cabinet. Shouldn't be a problem with a majority of the games.
newmanfamilyvlogs:
replacement idea for no joystick?
britinva:
Thanks hopefully I'll get working later then :)
For Joysticks/buttons - is this package OK
http://cgi.ebay.com/STREET-FIGHTER-JOYSTICKS-JAMMA-ARCADE-WKS-W-MAME-TM-/380222939700?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58870da234
Or am I better buying separates at somewhere like http://groovygamegear.com?
Also what keyboard encoder would be recommended - initially going to go with 2-player joysticks/buttons but may want to add trackball (maybe spinner later) if feel the need.
Donkbaca:
That is the lamest thing I have ever seen! Why wouldn't you just get a joystick?
To answer the earlier question, no you don't need a joystick to test the games, I use my keyboard to run games to see how they work on my system and to set up dip switch settings and the like. My advice would be to build the control panel last. Set up your front end and the games first, build your cabinet and then build your CP. The reason for this is that once you have a CP built, its too easy to delay building everythign else and just play games :)
Donkbaca:
For key encoders most people use either the key wiz from groovy game gear, an ipac from ultimarc, or they get a U360 from ultimarc that has a built in encoder for I think 8 buttons per stick. Its all pretty much personal preference.
That is not a bad deal from Tornado Terry, you can probably find better deals though.