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BritInVA's Project Arcade II attempt :)
britinva:
Agree rather use a joystick than buttons.
Would the GP-Wiz40-Eco or GP-Wiz40 MAX meet my needs?
dfmaverick:
They probably do. Just add up you inputs (4 for a joy and 1 for a button) to make sure you have enough inputs. If you like to solder, you can go with the eco.
If you are getting the encoder from GGG, you can probably just get the same joys/buttons as the auction from GGG.
britinva:
Thanks - dfmaverick
A quick mockup of what I think I need.
So thats 27 inputs if counted right (allthou think on/off will be wired to PC on/off - so 26) so leaves some expansion if later want to add a trackball.
So if count is right I'll go for the GP-Wiz40 MAX
Whats feeling about button colours? Wondering if I should use the mixed colored buttons like suggested by emphatic or keep buttons in a block colour in line with cabinet colours. Or will the different colour buttons help players?
[EDIT] another Q - Happ or Prime Buttons?
dfmaverick:
Trackball will not be handled by the key encoder. (Need something like an opti-wiz).
Colors? I've never been a fan of the multi colored look. However, that is all individual taste.
Can't help on the Happ/Prime. Maybe there is a review in the review forum on this board.
britinva:
I'm going to go with the common colour theme..... if need be I can add something to the control art if colour need.
So here is plan (not to scale & not the control panel art) - just button colour.
So does this look like correct order list
1 x KeyWiz40-ST (with Pro Wiring for up to 30 Switches)
2 x HAPP Competition Arcade Joystick - YELLOW
1 x Player 1 Pushbutton
1 x Player 2 Pushbutton
14 x Yellow Horizontal Pushbutton - HAPP
1 x Black Horizontal Pushbutton - HAPP
1 x Red Horizontal Pushbutton - HAPP
2 x White Horizontal Pushbutton - HAPP
Anything else I should include on the order?