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rockin_rick:
I'm not sure about that, but I don't see any technical reason why it shouldn't work fine (but I don't have any insider info regarding the source code of the IPAC nor do I have an IPAC ...yet).  Perhaps Andy (or someone else) can answer this one.

The keyboard sends a 'make' scan code when a key is pressed and a 'break' scan code when it is released.  It doesn't tie up the ps/2 port the entire time a key is held down (but will send more 'make codes' at the typematic repeat rate if typematic has not been disabled - the IPAC may disable the repeating... I'm unsure).

Rick
Crowquill:
First--the side art. If the invaders bring back good memories for you, stick to it. Sure people will have an opinion of your cab on here, but you're the one who will be looking at it and playing it in your home every day. If you're REALLY worried about what other people have already done, definitely don't do black with blue t-molding  :)

You could always use the graphics from "Space Armada" (the INTV Space Invaders knock-off).

I'm pretty sure the invaders shown in the picture of the "other guy's" cab are actually these:
http://www.whatisblik.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=B&Product_Code=BL-106A

Powered USB hubs are grand.

Part of my problem was that I spent WAY too much time planning. In the end I had a ton of ideas, but most weren't practical in the end. I figured I could fit two six-button layouts and a 2-1/4" trackball on a 24" Frogger control panel. It looked good on the computer, but once I made a mock-up everything seemed crowded. Here's some brief opinions on your list:

lucite or plexiglass - Plexi is cheaper and for what you're using it for it won't matter.
amount of angle on the action buttons - Do you mean the angle of the control panel surface (usually 10? or so) or the angle of the buttons on it? (mock it up and see what's comfortable.)
type of casters to use - I wouldn't use casters again.
micro switch or leaf buttons - I like leafs mainly for the noise factor. It's harder to find shiny, new ones though.
where to add shift and other buttons - as out-of-the-way as possible. I actually don't have shift buttons
where to add power button - On top of the cab
Where to get the fluorescent light - "under-counter" fluorescent fixtures are $8 with bulb @ Walmart
adding power within the cab - do you mean like a power strip?
dust washer above or below - I prefer below, but I butchered my overlay so they're on top.
CP surface mount or underneath - T-nuts look nicer. Mine bolts are above since I have a metal CP
mamewah or a different front end - I like Mamewah, but others like Mala and Atomic have really improved in the last year. Most all now offer ways to customize the graphics.

Pretty much all others are straight personal opinion.

Sorry this got so long.
rockin_rick:

--- Quote from: Crowquill on February 15, 2007, 07:34:13 pm ---First--the side art. If the invaders bring back good memories for you, stick to it. Sure people will have an opinion of your cab on here, but you're the one who will be looking at it and playing it in your home every day. If you're REALLY worried about what other people have already done, definitely don't do black with blue t-molding  :)

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Check this out:

http://www.homearcade.us/blog/

Perhaps you could have the spaceship on the marquee (since it is at the top).


--- Quote from: Crowquill on February 15, 2007, 07:34:13 pm ---
I'm pretty sure the invaders shown in the picture of the "other guy's" cab are actually these:
http://www.whatisblik.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=B&Product_Code=BL-106A


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I think that thinkgeek also sells these, not sure if the price is better or worse....


Here's something ELSE to think about....

Considering cab design/artwork - I was thinking along your lines for a while until I ran upon this thread -
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=44706

koolmoecraig decided to make retro theme mame cabs of a q*bert and rally-x.  I love these and have convinced me to make a scratch built replica cab for mame.  It really spoke to me how he modded the CP to fit more controls as the CP could have been designed had the game required that many controls.  I really like how it has authentic arcade looks along with mame-ability.  It also solved my issue with coming up with an appealing artwork theme...  I decided this was the way to go and haven't looked back.

Perhaps you should consider something like this...

Rick

leapinlew:

--- Quote from: Crowquill on February 15, 2007, 07:34:13 pm ---If you're REALLY worried about what other people have already done, definitely don't do black with blue t-molding  :)

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Crowquill is giving you good information. It just goes to show you - you aren't going to make everyone happy all the time. My showcase cabinet is black with the blue t-molding. To me, it's a classic. Like a red Ferrari.

If you don't have much money - do some cardboard mockups. Those are real fun and just require you to find a few boxes, a pen, and a razor blade. You can even make a small one to scale. Sketchup is great, but until it becomes real 3d - it's all subject to change.
fjl:
Damn, someone else also did the Space Invader side art thing :angry:

It's cool though. Think I'll still stick with that side art anyways including the blue t-molding and black cab. But who knows, I might change it. It was originally yellow like the Q-bert cab since I made it to be close to the Q-Bert cab in commemoration that Q-Bert was the first arcade game I ever played. Or at least recall playing.  ;)

And I already did the cardboard mock up of the control panel. Seems decent so far. It's 10" x 26.5"  It's got enough space I think.
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