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PL1:


--- Quote from: Kupoppo on February 05, 2013, 11:12:09 am ---Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like if I'm going to go with 4 X-Arcade 4/8 Way Joysticks

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I'd avoid those since there have been a number of quality/gameplay complaints.

Also, you're already ordering your encoder from a different vendor.

Better quality stick + not having to pay separate shipping = win.  YMMV.


--- Quote from: Kupoppo on February 05, 2013, 11:12:09 am ---and a total of 30 buttons then one Lono2 would take care of that (if they become available again), or I could use a duo of Key-Wiz's.  Is this correct or am I messing up the math confusing what counts as how many inputs  :embarassed:

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In your original post, you mentioned you wanted this for your panel
16 inputs - 4 inputs/joystick x 4 players
24 inputs - 6 buttons x 4 players
8 inputs - Coin/start buttons x 4 players
2+? inputs - Exit, Pause, maybe other admin buttons like Enter, Menu?
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50+? inputs

Since you have 6 buttons for P3 and P4, I'm guessing that you want to run some other emulators as well as MAME. (Max # buttons used by P3 in MAME = 4, same for P4)

Depending on the emulator you want to use, some are less configurable than MAME and may require keyboard inputs instead of HID gamepad button inputs.

There are programs like Joy2key and Xpadder that can convert gamepad inputs to keystrokes.

Bryan just restocked the Lono2.

The other option to consider is the IPac4. (56 inputs, same as the Lono2)

The 2 KeyWiz option will be more expensive and since the KeyWiz has to reload any changes to the default keymap on bootup, it isn't the best choice for this particular build.


Scott
EDIT: Misread the Lono2 specs on Paradise. -- Thanks for the clarification, Nep.

Nephasth:


--- Quote from: PL1 on February 05, 2013, 06:54:42 pm ---Bryan just restocked the Lono2.

The other option to consider is the IPac4. (56 inputs, same as the Lono2)

Scott

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Sorry Scott, but I have to correct a little misinformation. The Lono2 supports 4 joysticks and 56 buttons, that's a total of 72 inputs.

On a side note, both the Lono2 and IPAC4 cost $65. However, the Lono2 comes with wiring harnesses, a USB cable, and mounting feet. Those can only be had with the IPAC4 at an additional cost (a PS/2 cable is included, but if you want USB it's $4 more).

Kupoppo:

Sounds like a Lono2 for me.

So since essentially you guys have helped me reach decisions on EVERYTHING I was trying to wrap my mind around, hopefully you'll suffer one more question  :D

If those X-Arcade joysticks are problematic - any recommendations?  You are correct in assuming I'm planning on doing emulation beyond MAME for 3P/4P.  SNES is a major consideration(yes, even though the shoulder buttons are laid out horizontally), as well as a few other misc games across a few other platforms.  Even have my eye on a few PC games that will translate well into an arcade format and will make use of extra buttons.

My understanding is that I'd either want an 8-way, or a 4/8 way that I can somehow toggle a switch on through packaged software or something programmable via some form of SDK (preferable).  I'm not sure I can think of too many true 4-way games I'm that interested in, but a lot of the good retro classics are... so... it'd be nice to have the ability to toggle.  Not sure I'd end up caring though if it came to a matter of building in a way to get underneath the sticks and physically toggle a switch.

Am I off target, or is this realistic?  I hear Happ mentioned a lot on joysticks, and do like the look of this joystick... not to mention I'm getting my panel custom designed and split into 4 different "themed" zones for the 4 different players, so the multi-color joysticks are incorporatable into a theme - major bonus points there.

Nephasth:

If you want joysticks that autoswitch from 8way to 4way based on game selection, pick up 2 U360s or 2 Servostiks, and 2 JLWs. The JLWs you can use for P3 and P4 since you don't need those to switch to 4way. The switchable sticks you should use for P1 and P2, keep in mind though, that they come at a premium, but for a good reason. You know, oats 'n ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---.

If you go that direction, I highly recommend getting stiff springs for all your sticks (Ultimarc sells these, and they work in the JLWs as well).

Kupoppo:

...well I WAS having a perfectly normal morning.  Now thanks to looking up the U360's I believe I need to change my pants :o

Thanks so much, Nephasth and others.  You've given this steaming pile of meadow muffin a lot of high quality oats for his 4p build  :notworthy:

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