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Thoughts on my CP layout
« on: June 20, 2005, 05:50:37 pm »
Here is my rough draft, any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions on how to make it better?

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Re: Thoughts on my CP layout
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2005, 05:52:26 pm »
You may have constructed the perfect layout. 

I could easily see 4 people comforably playing with out any problems at all.  You may want to patent the design and go into business with that.  It will revolutionize the industry for sure!
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Re: Thoughts on my CP layout
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2005, 05:54:29 pm »
That makes my head hurt

Where's the tron stick?


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Re: Thoughts on my CP layout
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2005, 05:58:39 pm »
The button layout on the tron CP is very well thought out....LOL
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Re: Thoughts on my CP layout
« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2005, 06:21:42 pm »
Quote from: thetered on June 20, 2005, 05:50:37 pm
Here is my rough draft, any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions on how to make it better?



I have several.
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Re: Thoughts on my CP layout
« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2005, 07:03:43 pm »
I particularly like how you have angled the front of the panel in completely random fashion. It contributes to the asymmetry of the "layout."

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Re: Thoughts on my CP layout
« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2005, 07:26:47 pm »
I'm going for a nice ergonomic feel...
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Re: Thoughts on my CP layout
« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2005, 08:00:06 pm »
I think you should make it lean to one side (like a Wacko CP) as well.
That will help highlight the asymmetry of it all.
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Re: Thoughts on my CP layout
« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2005, 12:17:58 am »
Also your button colors seem to be in "groups" mixing them up would be better. Perhaps even use buttons of several types and sizes. This will make it easy for blind players to differentiate the buttons.
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Re: Thoughts on my CP layout
« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2005, 01:52:08 am »
Quote from: Dire Radiant on June 21, 2005, 12:17:58 am
Also your button colors seem to be in "groups" mixing them up would be better. Perhaps even use buttons of several types and sizes. This will make it easy for blind players to differentiate the buttons.

LMAO! ;D
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Re: Thoughts on my CP layout
« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2005, 02:07:03 am »
OMG, that is too friggin funny.

I mean, funny in the sense of... why didn't I think of that?

The simplicity of it all.

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Re: Thoughts on my CP layout
« Reply #11 on: June 21, 2005, 06:52:50 am »
I built a cardboard mock up and so far it's working great, the only change I have made is moving player 3's button 2 down 1".
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Re: Thoughts on my CP layout
« Reply #12 on: June 21, 2005, 11:17:39 am »
Quote from: thetered on June 21, 2005, 06:52:50 am
I built a cardboard mock up and so far it's working great, the only change I have made is moving player 3's button 2 down 1".

I don't think it's big enough.  Don't sell yourself short, there's plenty of room on the left side to expand and add driving controls and a Star Wars Yoke.  Also, 3 analog controls would probably be beneficial.
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Re: Thoughts on my CP layout
« Reply #13 on: June 21, 2005, 11:49:58 am »
You are also missing a 45
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Re: Thoughts on my CP layout
« Reply #14 on: June 21, 2005, 12:03:01 pm »
I also think you might be able to ad a 'Whack a Mole' hole on the left side.  Don't forget the foam mallet!
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Re: Thoughts on my CP layout
« Reply #15 on: June 21, 2005, 12:24:15 pm »
And where the hell are the Mahjong buttons?
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