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Encryptor:
First let me say great job! It's a very nice looking cabinet. I just read the whole thread and one thing I didn't see anything about or understand is why you used 2 joysticks? You're kind of wasting money and the potential of the U360 by relegating it to just a 4-way joystick. It can be anything you want it to be ie.. 4-way, 8-way, 49-way, turned 45 for Qbert. I'm not understanding your logic for this.
Charlie97L:
Encryptor-
Thank you so much for the kind words!
I tried to explain this earlier... basically my wife is a pacman/frogger FIEND, and she grew up playing those games with her right hand. i tried a test layout with one joystick, and she didn't like the two options of playing with her left hand and/or playing with her right hand crossed over to the other side of the CP, or sitting offset to the left of the screen. Does that make sense?
I understand completely what's you're saying. I tried to make the u360 work by itself (i wanted a trackball in there), BUT it is for her, after all :) She wanted to be able to play Pac Man, Frogger, Millipede, and SF2, those are her faves, and I accomplished that with a layout that seems odd to me, but makes sense to her.
Right now since I've got the bug, I'm planning my next cab, and trying to decide between a full upright or a cocktail. It would be down in my home studio. On the one hand cocktail = classier, on the other hand, no bowling or golden tee with a cocktail, and fighters aren't as fun. not sure. :)
Charlie97L:
Ok!
So, after running this for a week, I've determined a few things.
-I definitely need an exhaust fan.
-I need a new processor fan, after 20 minutes it's going like a jet engine
-I got the wrong versions of a few beat em up roms, so we can't select anything other than the P1 character.
Those are all easily fixed. Can someone recommend a good silent exhaust fan brand?
Also, re-ordered the marquee from Scott. He was really helpful. I will definitely use him for any projects in the future that I do.
:)
Charlie
Woodshop Flunky:
I like this one! The CP looks very clean for having as much on it as you do. Good job. :applaud:
Charlie97L:
Thanks very much Woodshop! :) I know it's pretty run of the mill, but I'm glad people seem to approve of the work I did. :cheers: