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Unkis17:

Lutus,

  Just to clearify, the UltraStik does NOT come with the wiring for the 8 buttons, you have to buy it extra (I believe it cost $8)  You could make one yourself if you want,  it is a 10 pin molex connector that connects to the UltraStik header under the joystick.  8 wires, one per button, which will need to have quick disconnects added or you will need to solder and 1 common ground wire that will need daisy chain to each button.

I bought the UltraStik just a few weeks ago as I just got back in the MAME scene and am making a new MAME box.  I currently have the UltraStik up and running as a solo CP.  With eight buttons (7 to play and 1 "Special" Key) I have been able to map all buttons for MAME and Mamewah to work WITHOUT the need for any encoder (although you do need to modify the controler files)!  I am working on adding Console emulators next.

I have not added a track as of yet, but want to.  I was thinking Mini-PAC at first, but Havok is right, it is a waste of cash just to add a trackball to.  I think I may go with Ultimarc's stock trackball and an optipac.  Andy says that the Happ's 2-1/4" replacement balls are identical and will work in his trackball housing, this way you could buy a different color ball than red or white (happs 3" is ~$100 and Andy's is $38 + $16 for a Happs replacement, still cheaper).  Keep in mind if you go with a smaller trackball the CP could be more "Lap" size rather than "Desk" size.  I am going for Lap myself as these are just mock ups mainly for testing till the Upright cabinet is complete.

Lutus:

Good point,

As I sit at work thinking about this bartop, I came to a realization that may turn the tide in my decision. 
1.  The cab is being built for my father and sister.  Dad LOVES missile command (the need for trackball and three buttons) and my sister LOVES arkanoid (spinner).

2.  I already have an upright two player MAME cabinet with the whole ROM set and other console emulators blah blah blah...

3.  Due to the other MAME cabinet, I will only be playing "old-school" (mainly 4-way) games on the machine since I will want a joystick to choose games anyways may as well have 4-way games.

This being said I will go with the cheap KeyWiz encoder, a dedicated 4-way (any suggestions), trackball, buttons for missile command and start, coin, etc... and a spinner.  Thanks again for the suggestions, and by all means, more (constructive) criticism.

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