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Feedback on my Franken-panel?
Bones:
That's the neatest mock-up I have ever seen!
The trackball looks like it would be one hell-of-a reach but that may just be my perception of the size.
arzoo:
--- Quote from: Fat_Trucker on February 08, 2006, 03:38:19 pm ---If you go for 3 over 3 for player 1 and 2 you should have enough room between the two sets to install suitable buttons for things like asteroids.
It also makes a lot more sense for fighting games. I think you will struggle with the current button config, because for games with more than 3 buttons the placement just won't feel 'natural'.
In fact by going down this route you could even move the trackball to the centre position on the lower deck and install your Asteroids setup in the space on the upper deck.
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That
Fat_Trucker:
You could build out slightly. Just a rounded section coming out another 6 inches to house the trackball. Would also nicely separate the two sides of the lower deck.
arzoo:
--- Quote from: Bones on February 08, 2006, 03:46:08 pm ---That's the neatest mock-up I have ever seen!
The trackball looks like it would be one hell-of-a reach but that may just be my perception of the size.
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The track ball is 12 inches on center from the leading edge of the lower deck. I
Flinkly:
ah, the utility and comfort of switchable panels. ;D
of course, i haven't made a single one of my switchable panels, but i'm sure they are nice (i have built my cabinet, just haven't gotten to controls cause they are last).