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iPac: Do you use the MAME or Alternate settings?

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JAZ:

Has anyone here actually shifted the jumper on their iPac so they can program their own functions/key combinations - or do most people find the MAME defaults sufficient?

The reason I'm asking is I'm about to order an iPac. I noticed that Ultimarc now sell a cheaper iPac "economy" model which is exactly the same as the iPac2 except any functions you program yourself are lost at power down.

Minwah:

I use alternate.  I probably could use the standard config but I accidentally wired up some buttons wrong, so I remapped the IPAC.  Also I use 1 or 2 non-standard keys.

I say if you're only using MAME, you'll prob be fine with the IPAC VE.  The programming feature is handy for some other emulators and PC games.

Onji:

I use alternative also. I have a Pause, Change emulator button i need mapped

Bumblebounces:

I use the ALT function on my IPAC2.  The the last two inputs for each player are programmed for admin functions.  ESC, TAB, ENTER, PAUSE.  You could use the value edition but I think the fact that it loses everything everytime would be a pain.  Sure, you could put a batch to program in the startup directory but still, I would prefer that the thing be programed and be done with it.  OR, you could just never power down...  I actually have my MAME cab running all the time as I use it as a "file server" of sorts.  I suppose that makes the fact that the new model does not save a moot point, doesn't it?  Oh well, I guess it comes down to personal preference.

Bumble

Mr. Dude:

I use the MAME defaults and haven't had any problems yet.

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