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Galaxian Mame Conversion
leapinlew:
--- Quote from: koolmoecraig on October 21, 2006, 03:34:21 pm ---Why do people even use keyboard trays? Why not spend $45 on a wireless mini keyboard and throw it on top of the machine when nobody can see it anyways?
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Asking this question in csa3d's may not be the nicest thing you do... but since you asked. It's definetly a personal preference thing.
Wireless keyboards are:
* More expensive - and in this hobby, the money starts to add up quickly
* Less reliable - the batteries run dead and many times the machine will need a reboot to detect the keyboard.
* You have to find some place to mount the receiver
* Less accessible
I don't use one because I have many wired keyboards already and I don't want to spend $45 when I don't have to. I actually pull my keyboard out through the coin door when it's rarely needed.
Aurich:
--- Quote from: csa3d on October 20, 2006, 12:49:17 pm ---Now for my proposed CP layout. Note that I've left .75" along the bottom clear because I believe that's how the wooden front connects to the top panel. Feel free to suggest alternative setups as well.
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That CP layout is way too tight. You're not allowing for the bolts and hardware on the side that fasten the CP to the sides of the cab (the latches that allow the CP to be removed). Aside from it being super cramped in general unless you have a new way to attach the panel to the cab than stock it's just plain won't fit. I think you'd better get used to the idea of losing the trackball, 23" just isn't wide enough. :(
csa3d:
--- Quote from: Aurich on October 21, 2006, 09:07:31 pm ---
--- Quote from: csa3d on October 20, 2006, 12:49:17 pm ---You're not allowing for the bolts and hardware on the side that fasten the CP to the sides of the cab (the latches that allow the CP to be removed). Aside from it being super cramped in general unless you have a new way to attach the panel to the cab than stock it's just plain won't fit.
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I was planning on using Lid Hinges, having them attach at the back of the control panel insead of on the sides like stock comes with. Any thoughts about this idea? I'll need to order these, can't find them at the HomeDepot.
http://www.thehardwarehut.com/catalog-product.php?p_ref=27693
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Aurich:
Not sure how stable that would be, have to see your whole layout and the hinges.
It's your cab, do your thing, but IMHO 23" is tight for a two player setup by itself, trying to cram a trackball in-between just sounds like you're going to ruin playability. Have you tried mocking up in cardboard or the like to really get a feel? Make sure you get someone to stand next to you and approximate where the screen is, the narrow cab and high sides of Galaxian (they intrude more than a Galaga) are a real factor in seeing comfortably.
CheffoJeffo:
--- Quote from: Aurich on October 27, 2006, 08:34:49 pm --- IMHO 23" is tight for a two player setup by itself, trying to cram a trackball in-between just sounds like you're going to ruin playability. Have you tried mocking up in cardboard or the like to really get a feel? Make sure you get someone to stand next to you and approximate where the screen is, the narrow cab and high sides of Galaxian (they intrude more than a Galaga) are a real factor in seeing comfortably.
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I agree entirely with this sentiment.
There isn't a lot of room for anybody other than me in front of my Galaga, let alone another set of controls AND a trackball. Swappable panels may be a better solution.
Cheers.