| Main > Main Forum |
| Custom MAME build, help me out! :D |
| << < (3/9) > >> |
| GreggB:
Thats a sweet site... where was that when I was making my layout? :) |
| PL1:
--- Quote from: GreggB on February 07, 2013, 07:09:07 pm ---Thats a sweet site... where was that when I was making my layout? :) --- End quote --- Right where it is now -- with links from literally hundreds of threads. :duckhunt Scott |
| paigeoliver:
I hear the real pros just mold everything out of mud. All the ease of using cardboard, without having to waste money on scissors. --- Quote from: GreggB on February 06, 2013, 10:18:40 pm ---One other thought I had... instead of using wood... use cardboard. Works just as well and is easier to work with :) --- End quote --- |
| swirlee:
Hey all! Thanks for the advice. Reading responses and thinking more about the project I think I've finally decided on the best solution. First of all, I think I am going to stick with designing the control panel myself. 2 joysticks, 8 buttons a piece and one track ball. @PL1 - Thanks for the link! I'll most definitely use one of these layouts! Also can't you just buy the guts of an X-Arcade or a similar product rather than wiring everything completely by hand IPAC style? I think all I would need would be one of THESE correct? The X-Arcade 2 Player BYO Arcade Encoder USB/PS2? Then there's the monitor. @Piageoliver I think you're right about splurging for that Makvision arcade monitor. I want to see Metal Slug in all it's fat pixeled glory. I think X-Arcade is selling the same one for $50 cheaper. Any idea how a XBOX 360 would look connected to one of these? I think rather than getting a heftier PC to run modern games it would be easier to buy a used 360 for stuff like Street Fighter IV. The PC, yeah I'll try and grab a decent used one. Too many to choose from on craigslist anyhow! I'll do my best to document the build and I'm sure I'll have more questions as the project progresses. |
| PL1:
If you're looking for encoders with prefab harnesses, consider the Mini-Pac Opti. with harness from Ultimarc. Paradise has pre-crimped wires in 8 colors that you can cut to length and strip for very easy connection to screw terminals and pre-fab daisy chain grounds -- they have them in .110", .187", and .250". --- Quote from: swirlee on February 08, 2013, 01:14:22 am ---8 buttons a piece --- End quote --- What do you have in mind that takes 8 player buttons, or are you thinking 6 player buttons + Coin + Start for each player? Not sure what additional admin buttons you have in mind -- Exit, Pause, Menu, etc. Scott |
| Navigation |
| Message Index |
| Next page |
| Previous page |