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New controller, first build
shponglefan:
--- Quote from: Bengaz on August 25, 2012, 12:25:49 pm ---I have done a sketch on a possible layout, just so I can order the parts.
Could anyone comment on if I have left anything out to play all the MAME games?
Is it right that I will require an IPAC 4 to controll all of this?
Does the trackball and the spinner mimmic the mouse?
PS, ive added 2 extra buttons to player 3 and 4.
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Looks like a decent start, but a few caveats come to mind:
1) Player 2 and 3 buttons on the wrong side. Unless you have a specific reason to accomodate a backwards joystick/button setup, just put all joysticks on the left and buttons on the right.
2) For a 4 player panel, you'd want at least 3 buttons for 3 and 4, or ideally 4 for each. Alternatively, just make it a 2 player panel and use gamepads for player 3 and 4.
3) More coin buttons needed for player 2, 3 and 4. Unless you plan on using shifted fuctions or something.
4) Control panel seems extremely wide. Don't make this mistake.
5) Trackball is too low; you'll need to move it higher to accomodate mounting it, depending on what's underneath.
6) Too many mouse buttons. I'd probably leave them out entirely. Just buy a wireless mouse for when you need an actual mouse.
7) Between the 4-way, 8-wire/fire + spinner, you may need to sacrifice at least one of those. One thing to consider is that joysticks require a certain amount of space, both for mounting and also usability.
Bengaz:
Latest idea:-
2 player set up with 2no 8ways and 2no 4ways, one of which mounted at 45 degrees for Qbert.
Trackball with mouse L and R. (L for defender reverse also)
6 admin buttons and 12 fire buttons.
Is there anything I have missed out do you think?
Not going for spinner and fire top now...
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