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2p-4p drop in option?
tonyarcade:
Ok, here's the thing...I've been researching this MAME thing for months now...and keep going back and forth on what I want...Everytime, I try to find a simpler layout, but with diversity...
So here's a premise I'd like feedback on:
A swappable CP for 2 p, that can be overfit with a 4p panel.
The premise is based on my notion that a 4p panel is, or should be, bigger than a 2p for armroom. But the notion is also that a 4p wouldn't get as much use as a 2p to warrant full-time dedication...
My design theory is to build a box that allows for drop in panels.
So let's say the 2p width is like 30 (I dunno what realistic is, so it could be 35, or X, it doesn't matter)
Anyway, the box to hold the 2P is 30 or X.
ie. \_______/
My 4p premise would be to build this...
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\____ ___/
\__________/
drops into 2 p spot...
What do you think?
Tony
Sephroth57:
hmm from your illustration i cant really tell what you mean. but why do you not want it 4 player all the time? if youre gonna extend the CP just sometimes why not just leave it that way? itll be more clean looking and less hassle.
flampoo:
Yeah. And you'll save a lot of money by just making one 4p panel. Ask yourself if it's worth the hassle.
But based on your diagram, it looks like it could work. How would you secure the base of the CP? If you're doing a lot of button-mashing, just placing the base in a groove probably won't give you enough stability.
tonyarcade:
A couple of reasons...
One is I want a tb and spinner, too. And I don't like the clutter of it all together from layouts I've seen...
Other consideration is space and mobility. I have a pretty cramped basement and as I plan on building this two doors down, getting it down narrow stairs is a concern.
I'm also not really sure I need a 4p at all... but would like to be able to have option later...
The drop in idea is basically just that. Instead of dropping in a 2p in the hole of the box, you drop a 4p in. But since there's some overhang, the bottom most part of it would probably be the only part that fits in the box...
I assume most 4p cps are bigger than 2s...am I wrong?(assuming adequate arm space)
fredster:
Build a box type and put wing nuts into it.
The original simpson or MIDWAY MK style cabs were like this. Build it and then if you want to change out, open it up and remove the wing nuts.
Put your other Panel on, secure it.
Each should have it's own IPAC or whatever and maybe even it's own KEY CONFIG setup.