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| MydknyteStyrm:
I thought about making the Genre and such part of the player buttons, but I want to keep it user friendly. I might not always be standing next to someone playing my arcade. I thought about leaving the F2 on the keyboard, but I'm still flipping the coin on having a keyboard in my arcade. It seems like a good idea, but not sure what the pros and cons are. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
| keilmillerjr:
--- Quote from: MydknyteStyrm on December 16, 2013, 11:14:47 pm ---I thought about making the Genre and such part of the player buttons, but I want to keep it user friendly. I might not always be standing next to someone playing my arcade. I thought about leaving the F2 on the keyboard, but I'm still flipping the coin on having a keyboard in my arcade. It seems like a good idea, but not sure what the pros and cons are. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk --- End quote --- Just apply a vinyl "label" above the button. Many real arcade machines had labels anyways, so if done right - it would look good. You don't need a keyboard drawer or anything gay crap like that. Just put a USB port on the machine, and plug your keyboard and mouse in when needed. Or get a Bluetooth keyboard. It can live in your closet or where ever until needed. I have two panel mount usb extension cables by clarion. They look awesome, but are a bit expensive. Definitely cheaper solutions out there if you want. http://www.amazon.com/Clarion-CCAUSB-Extension-Cable-Integrated/dp/B001GXQMXE/ref=sr_1_33?ie=UTF8&qid=1387259451&sr=8-33&keywords=USB+panel+mount |
| MydknyteStyrm:
Thanks for the tips so far everyone! Another question has sprung to mind. I have spent the better part of a week working with Hyperspin and my emulators setting the controls, but then it dawned on me that I would have to redo this all again once it is in the cabinet. I assume most of you with cabs programmed everything once it was built, rather than the other way around? I don't think I want to build the CP first, but rather build the cabinet, then place everything, then worry about the CP. What would you guys recommend is the best plan of attack to start my build? Thanks! |
| PL1:
Configure the FE/emulators before you drill/paint/print your CP/CPO so you have the needed/desired admin controls. While configuring, use the keystrokes or HID buttons that your encoder will use. The configuration files won't fall out of the HDD while you're assembling the build. :duckhunt Many people have observed that once a build is playable, progress either slows dramatically or stops completely. Learn from the mistakes of others -- wire the CP last. ;D Scott |
| MydknyteStyrm:
Makes sense. I think my best plan is to build the entire thing and then program the controls. Right now all the emulators work, but it doesn't make sense to me to configure xpadder for my Logitech joypad a when I'm going to be using actual arcade controls. Thankfully I have enough willpower not to play as I build. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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