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First Machine/ Johnny Nero into MAME
eds1275:
--- Quote from: Woodstock on April 11, 2011, 08:30:20 pm ---
I like this design for a trackball, kind of.. but it doesn't look like it leaves much room to roll.
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That's one reason that I decided to put my spinner on the front of the machine. Specifically to make more room for the trackball! Then I rethought about it and was further excited by the fact that the Groovy Game Gear spinner has a steering whell you can mount onto it. See my render:
Other ways I saved space:
* u360s for my joys [not everyone's all-in-wonder solution for 2/4/8 analogue], but I've got my mind set on a clean panel with hopefully a minimum of fuss.
* gun holsters on the lower panel of the machine
Woodstock:
Yeah, I will not be mounting my spinner (when I get one) anywhere around the trackball. I like your point on the steering wheel options for the spinner also. I saw those.. pretty cool. Thats also a sweet design for a Spinal Tap machine. :applaud:
emphatic:
--- Quote from: eds1275 on April 18, 2011, 06:01:50 pm ---That's one reason that I decided to put my spinner on the front of the machine.
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That's a great idea! I have a Turbotwist2 that's been boxed since I got it because I can't seem to find a good spot for it. I'm gonna have a look at my small arcade stick now, perhaps I can use it there. Sorry if this is off topic.
Woodstock:
--- Quote from: emphatic on April 19, 2011, 03:48:01 am ---That's a great idea! I have a Turbotwist2 that's been boxed since I got it because I can't seem to find a good spot for it. I'm gonna have a look at my small arcade stick now, perhaps I can use it there. Sorry if this is off topic.
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ITS OFF TOPIC DAMN IT.. :angry: THIS SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED :laugh2: :lol
LOL.. Just kiddin guys.. anything you guys have useful to post, I am down for! I like learning about different options, and things I can do to make my first machine more user friendly. So don't ever worry about thinking anything is off topic. I don't mind at all.
I have decided mostly, what I am about to order on Friday.. here we go (All of this is from GGG)
1 - Groovy 3inch Trackball
2 - Happ Competition Joys
22 - Happ Pushbuttons
1 - KeyWiz / GPWiz (not decided on which would be better.. although I think im leaning twards the GPWiz)
1- OptiWiz / No solder.
1- Wiring for up to 30 switches.
I don't think Ill be able to get my lighting encoder this time.. but ill be ordering it soon. With that being said... does this sound like everything I need to you guys?
Woodstock:
Ok! I have ordered my controls. I think I ordered most everything needed. Instead of the Groovy 3 inch TB, I went ahead and ordered the Electric Ice TB. I think it'll look a little nicer than the standard one. I have yet to order the LEDWiz.. but I will In a week or 2. So while I wait for the controls and everything to get here.. Ive been thinking about how I want the control panel to look. I would like some kind of art with a plexi cover.. but I don't know jack about image software. I have read around a little, and people say that for good vector artwork, they use Inkscape. So Ive downloaded it, but I'm not real sure on what I'm doing with it. Ive also read its good to get the artwork done before the panel is cut for controls. Does anyone have any tips on how to use Inkscape for my control panel artwork?
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