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Author Topic: Does Button Wire Length Matter?  (Read 1291 times)

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Does Button Wire Length Matter?
« on: September 01, 2020, 02:51:07 pm »
Hi,

I'm switching from an Ultimarc Minipac to an IPAC2 and will be using my own wires for the first time. As a result, the wire lengths will likely vary from button to button, especially on P1 vs P2. We're talking a total different of no more than 2 feet. Any cause for concern regarding varying degrees of signal lag due to differences in length?

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Re: Does Button Wire Length Matter?
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2020, 02:55:47 pm »
Eh not really.  Think about it for a sec.... the left most switch on player 1's joystick and the right most player 2 button..... that's about 2 feet of difference.  It's good practice to keep things a reasonable size though. 

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Re: Does Button Wire Length Matter?
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2020, 02:57:23 pm »
Any cause for concern regarding varying degrees of signal lag due to differences in length?

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Re: Does Button Wire Length Matter?
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2020, 03:31:00 pm »
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Any cause for concern regarding varying degrees of signal lag due to differences in length?

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