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Arkanoid Spinner
azs:
The spinner on my Arkanoid game (arcade style) is not right. It’s super sensitive and very difficult to control when the game speeds up. The best way I can describe the spinner is “slippery”. To the point when you remove your hand it continues to move some.
I tried reducing a sensitivity setting which seemed to help some, but the spinner is still extremely loose/slippery. I feel as if it needs more friction (if that makes sense).
Assuming the existing spinner cannot be modified and or jury rigged, I was hoping someone could help me find a compatible spinner that feels and plays like it should. For what it’s worth, when I move the Vaus from the far left to the far right of my screen, the spinner rotates approximately 90 degrees.
KenToad:
--- Quote from: azs on September 09, 2022, 06:47:36 pm ---The spinner on my Arkanoid game (arcade style) is not right. It’s super sensitive and very difficult to control when the game speeds up. The best way I can describe the spinner is “slippery”. To the point when you remove your hand it continues to move some.
I tried reducing a sensitivity setting which seemed to help some, but the spinner is still extremely loose/slippery. I feel as if it needs more friction (if that makes sense).
Assuming the existing spinner cannot be modified and or jury rigged, I was hoping someone could help me find a compatible spinner that feels and plays like it should. For what it’s worth, when I move the Vaus from the far left to the far right of my screen, the spinner rotates approximately 90 degrees.
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Sounds like you have the wrong resolution spinner for your game, should be 120-130 degrees twist to move the paddle from one end of the screen to the other. How many gears does the spinner have? Is this an arcade board or an emulator?
azs:
Interesting, and thank you. That would make sense why it feels so off. Not sure on the gears…would need to take a closer look. Not very techie w arcade consoles but assuming it’s gotta be an emulator.
So is it just a matter of finding a spinner with the correct resolution?
azs:
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KenToad:
Since you're emulating, you don't need a new spinner, but if you're looking for a better arkanoid spinner, I recommend the Turbo Twist 2 from Groovy Game Gear because you can stop it from free spinning with one of the options.
If ithe emulator is Mame, try pressing Tab to get into the settings while playing the game. There should be analog controls. What you want is sensitivity. When you find it, dial the sensitivity number down until the paddle movement feels right to you.