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BritInVA's Project Arcade II attempt :)
drventure:
I've got 2 ultra sticks I use for players 1 and 2
and 2 mag stick pluses for players 3-4
Honestly, I much prefer the Ultrasticks. But I'm no arcade purist. I will say the mag sticks feel more like what I remember arcade sticks feeling like. and the switchability is nice, but without an indicator of some sort, it's a bit hit and miss.
I also use an IPAC-4 for the button support and couldn't be happier with it. Easy hook up. easy programming, USB, lots of inputs. Doesn't get simpler.
emphatic:
To avoid getting an extra controller for just three buttons, I would wire the pinball buttons up to the same function as an existing button instead.
Example:
Wire Player 1 fire button #1 and left pinball button to the same encoder button. Do the same for the right pinball button and Player 2 fire button #1. It's not like the fire buttons are busy doing other stuff when you play pinball. :laugh: This leaves you with one button to shift/skip.
britinva:
Decided to go the more expensive route and ordered 2x Ultrastik 360s and a I-PAC 2 Interface. Was tempted to use the 'shift' feature but at this stage not sure if will want other buttons so thought what the heck - its only money. Got a few extras like Joystick Mounting Kits, UltraStik Button / Encoder Harness and a wiring kit. Total with shipping $232
Decided not to get buttons from then as was at 60% more expensive. Trying to order those from groovygamegear.com but there store won';t let me order (cart contents disappears when try to checkout). [EDIT] Ordered via a different PC and buttons + misc items ordered $49.53 inc shipping.
Also ordered slot cutter off Amazon for $19.07
Total so far $300.60
Looks like weather reasonable this weekend so should start the cabinet.
Thanks to all those that have answered Q's.
Still got to work out the FE.
britinva:
So, being a complete Noob and a complete :censored: I have still not managed to get MAME/MaLa or Atomic FE working :banghead:
However, was looking at GameEX and initial was hitting same roadblock :cry: but then found a guide that not only starts from a compete new OS install & tweaks, step by step walks you thru it and includes most of the files you need :applaud:
Here it is if anyone interested http://www.gameex.info/forums/index.php?showtopic=8226
So now starting from scratch - keep your fingers crossed for me.
drventure:
Well, hopefully gameex will get you there.
If you still have probs with Mala, let me know. I can see what I can do to help.