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Shortest/Longest distance between joystick and PB
mimic:
holly crap I only asked for numbers, not some kind of philosophy behind it. And if you have experience with the game that the numbers belong and tell me if it felt comfortable and natural that would be a bonus, that's all
TIA
mimic:
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--- Quote from: mimic on August 17, 2014, 05:36:25 pm ---What is the shortest (known to you) distance from center of joystick to center of push button
and same question but longest distance? (Can you give me some real life game examples?)
TIA
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Some of the 4 player games that tried to squeeze all the players on one side of the machine had action buttons pretty close to the joystick base.
(simpsons, nba jam, tmnt)
Why do you ask?
Are you considering building something that is extremely close or far?
Don't have measurements handy at the moment, but I spread mine out a couple inches farther than usual based on what felt comfortable and having a 34" wide CP to work with for only 2 players. (and the buttons are grouped as tightly together as is possible)
Here are some layouts from original machines on slagcoin if you haven't seen them yet.
http://www.slagcoin.com/joystick/layout.html
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Yes, thx for the answer right on topic. I'm trying to build something more compact other than a wing
lamprey:
You can only get so close to the joystick anyway due to the size of the joysticks' "chassis." Unless of course you had a long shaft and shot buttons; then you might be able to "stack" them. But, that seems rather unrealistic. Unfortunately, I don't have any numbers, but my advice would be to get some cardboard and model/test it out.
For reference, my buttons are within 1/4" of the joystick chassis or about 2.25" from the shaft:
mimic:
How's your comfort level with push buttons being so close? Do you experience any coordination issues?
lamprey:
--- Quote from: mimic on August 19, 2014, 10:12:24 pm ---How's your comfort level with push buttons being so close? Do you experience any coordination issues?
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Honestly, I haven't finished with my build, thus I really don't have any play time. But, I have a little mini-bartop that I made where things are pretty tight as well and I played it quite a bit without discomfort.
Pic for reference: