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| jmarket:
I have been looking around and found a few bartop designs. I have a computer and 17" LCD monitor that I can use and here is a parts list for controls. This will be my first mame cabinet and I am trying to keep costs low. Let me know what you think. All suggestions welcome Xin Mo 1 player Arcade Controller to USB - PC or PS3 http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/mame-arcade-parts/229-xin-mo-1-player-arcade-controller-to-usb-pc-or-ps3.html White IL Concave Pushbutton PSL-L http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/il-concave-buttons/268-white-il-concave-pushbutton-psl-l.html Black IL Concave Pushbutton PSL-L http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/il-concave-buttons/269-black-il-concave-pushbutton-psl-l.html Black IL 1 Player Imprint Pushbutton PSL-L http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/il-imprint-buttons-white-and-black/322-white-il-1-player-imprint-pushbutton-psl-l.html Black IL 2 Player Imprint Pushbutton PSL-L http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/il-imprint-buttons-white-and-black/326-white-il-2-player-imprint-pushbutton-psl-l.html Black IL Eurostick Joystick (aka Happ Competition) http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/il-eurostick-joystick/165-il-eurostick-joystick-black.html PS2 LED Trackball http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/en/trackball/47-ps2-led-trackball.html Thanks |
| PL1:
Welcome aboard, Jmarket. Looks like fairly standard hardware choices. You thinking about upgrading to 20 gram switches with those IL buttons? Since you mentioned price as a consideration, have you looked at Vigo's gamepad-style ZD encoders or Degenatron's keyboard-style AVR encoder? Looks like it's time to visit Slagcoin to find a layout you like and decide what front end software and admin buttons you want. Scott |
| jmarket:
Do you suggest upgrading to the 20 gram switches? What admin buttons will I need? I was planning on six of the for playing and a black button to turn on the computer in the cabinet. I was looking at MALA do you have any suggestions? |
| rCadeGaming:
If you want to go with American style parts like that, I'd recommend iL competition buttons. --- Quote from: PL1 on November 10, 2012, 07:15:37 pm ---Looks like it's time to visit Slagcoin to find a layout you like and decide what front end software and admin buttons you want. --- End quote --- +1. Use the info there to select a button layout. The layout you pick for the main player buttons will have a big impact on how it feels. --- Quote from: jmarket on November 11, 2012, 08:51:18 am ---What admin buttons will I need? --- End quote --- I would make a quick and sloppy test panel to test out layouts and admin buttons. Play with MAME for a while and see what works for you. You should probably go through few drafts before you commit to a final layout for your cabinet. You could make the test panels out of unfinished MDF or even cardboard in places, just so it's quick and you can move things around. |
| PL1:
--- Quote from: jmarket on November 11, 2012, 08:51:18 am ---Do you suggest upgrading to the 20 gram switches? --- End quote --- Lighter switches require less pressure to actuate. Regular 50 gram or even heavy 125 gram switches are no big deal for a couple of presses, but it adds up when you're playing a rapid-fire game for an extended period. Worst case scenario, you're out 10 cents per button to upgrade to 20 gram microswitches. Best case scenario, less fatigue during extended gaming sessions. --- Quote from: jmarket on November 11, 2012, 08:51:18 am ---What admin buttons will I need? I was planning on six of the for playing and a black button to turn on the computer in the cabinet. --- End quote --- Ahh, the timeless argument: How many admin buttons? Short answer is this: How many do you need to get the job done the way YOU like to do it? Functions to consider P1 Start P1 Coin P2 Start P2 Coin - Needed if the games you want require a separate coin slots for each player TMNT, Gauntlet, etc. Pause Exit - Some people configure MAME so you return to MALA when pressing P1 and P2 Start at the same time, some use a dedicated button. Menu - The controversial one. If you like tweaking settings and don't have stupid friends or nosy kids, you may want it. Some people have one, but put it in a hidden location to reduce the chance of someone messing up their settings. Power button for computer - Sounds good, but how do you plan on switching on the monitor? If it powers on automatically when you plug it into the wall outlet, a smart strip will do just fine. If not, a DPST or DPDT switch wired like this may be the answer. --- Quote from: jmarket on November 11, 2012, 08:51:18 am ---I was looking at MALA do you have any suggestions? --- End quote --- Sounds like a great choice. --- Quote from: rCadeGaming on November 11, 2012, 10:04:18 am ---I would make a quick and sloppy test panel to test out layouts and admin buttons. --- End quote --- +1 on building a test panel. It also allows you to test your admin buttons with MALA. You may discover that you prefer having 1 or 2 more admin buttons than you thought, so order a few more buttons than you think you need -- it costs a lot less than placing a second order and paying for shipping. Scott |
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