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| quarterback:
--- Quote from: Roughy on December 04, 2005, 09:55:31 pm ---In the other thread, someone mentioned that they found that they use their spinner in a way that would be easier if on the other side --- End quote --- I was the guy who suggested the right-side spinner in roughy's thread, and I think you (JonnyBoy) made the correct final decision with your placement of the spinner. That being said, I was a little shocked by the following post: --- Quote from: JonnyBoy on December 06, 2005, 03:58:41 pm ---Okay guys, Scott over at MameRoom said that he can cut this thing tonite, I just need to finalize the design. --- End quote --- Man, I'd never pay to have somebody make me a CP without play-testing the layout first. As I've said in other threads, I've had at least two "tweaks" to my original layout and they have made a WORLD of difference, even though the last one was only like 1/2" or something. And, it's clear to me, that there is more tweaking to go before mine is 'perfect'. I'd really recommend that you get a cheap piece of wood and play-test your layout before dropping cash on somebody making your 'final' CP. My 2-cents |
| JonnyBoy:
A little update. I passed on the oppurtunity to cut it tonight for that very reason. I printed out some dimensions and made myself a cardboard panel to test it out on. I'll update you on my progress and changes to the design. |
| dennis808:
You made the right decision, young padawan ;) I think the layout looks great, let's hope it feels great for you too. |
| quarterback:
--- Quote from: JonnyBoy on December 07, 2005, 07:07:13 am ---A little update. I passed on the oppurtunity to cut it tonight for that very reason. I printed out some dimensions and made myself a cardboard panel to test it out on. --- End quote --- I think that's a good call. Below I've attached a layout of my CP. Like I said, I've tweaked it a couple times since this pic. I moved the spinner oh so slightly to the right (or left?) and I moved the 4 way down and to the left so my arm fits perfectly between the player 1 joystick and the player 1 buttons. Future changes will be moving ALL of player one to the right (closer to the center of the CP). 99% of my gameplay is single player and single joystick games and I've found that I'm annoyed about standing to the left-of-center. To keep the trackball AND the 2nd player stuff while still having room to move the player 1 stuff, I think I'll have to move all the player1 and player2 buttons 'up' (closer to the screen) so I can squeeze the P1 joystick to the right. I also may drop 1 of the Player2 buttons. Honestly, I never play 2-player games at my house. And I'm not sure how many simultaneous 2 player games need 3 buttons over only two. Do I really need more than 2 buttons for the 2nd player? Oh, I also (clearly) don't play any 'fighter' games at all. No 6-button layout for me :) |
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