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Finally going to build my first cabinet - Some questions I have about buttons
BobA:
Ipac 2 is the standard. It has 32 inputs so don't skimp on $2 buttons to save money by keeping inputs low. I cannot see putting together a cab without pinball buttons but that could be me.
PL1:
If you just want buttons and digital (microswitch) joysticks, either one will work.
If you also want analog (potentiometer) joysticks, a Star Wars Yoke, analog gas/brake pedals, or a 270 degree steering wheel, a UHID/A-Pac/other analog encoder can do the needed analog to digital conversion.
Spinners and trackballs require optical encoders.
Scott
Caparo8bit:
i bought 19 LED 12v buttons for $52 and they look amaizing even when the lights r on ...http://www.ebay.com/itm/221064005914?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
sleong:
--- Quote from: BobA on August 24, 2013, 08:56:44 pm ---Buttons are only a couple of bucks each for non lighted ones so get a few spares. You never know when you might want them for things like pinball flippers or the on button for your computer if you have one.
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Well this is only a bartop cabinet, almost like a trial cabinet for me. I know I won't use flippers for pinball so . . . . I will probably get a few spares for sure! Just in case I get a dud or something!
sleong:
--- Quote from: BobA on August 25, 2013, 07:00:50 pm ---Ipac 2 is the standard. It has 32 inputs so don't skimp on $2 buttons to save money by keeping inputs low. I cannot see putting together a cab without pinball buttons but that could be me.
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No trying to save money by keeping the button inputs low, I will get extra buttons just in case and maybe for a full size cabinet one day. I just want to make sure for the number of inputs I want to have the IPAC 2 will do the job. I may try the U-HID for a full size cabinet or just stick with the IPAC 2 if it works well enough for my needs.