
This is the basic layout I'm considering for my first attempt at a game machine CP.
The overall concept is a 2 part cab (I know, the thread just below that lists it as #1 sin, LOL) but I'm perhaps using it for different reasons. The top will have the PC/Speakers and 19" LCD. The CP will be detachable from that, so I will in essense have a "luggable" 2 Joy/Trackball CP and a basic machine to play some games as a tabletop unit at parties, etc.
The base will contain the steering wheel/Gas/brakes and 2 LCD top Guns. That part won't be going anywhere regularly. I almost have the 270/360 combo wheel hacked and figured out using a real 270 wheel as a base. (Yay!)
Anyway... on the actual questions now that I (Hopefully) have explained the design ideal and what I am going for...
#1 Did I make any major 'Doh! mistakes that anyone can see? I'm foggiest on trackball button layout, so I sorta-copied the X-arcade design. I usually only played Marble Madness, LOL. What the hell are all these buttons?
#2 This is set up at 28" W and 14" deep. I realize it's more crowded than a "real" arcade machine... but is it too crowded to play on as a fun machine? Am I way off on my spacing of stuff?
Since I have the Trackball and the Dual player stick I will be using the dreaded X-Arcade hardware, (I know.. people hate it) but I will be replacing most of the player buttons.
#3 Would I be better off adding a dedicated 4 way stick to the lower right side in the open area, or would maybe replacing the main sticks with 2 of the Ultimarc Magstick Plus' that can switch between 4 and 8 way be a better choice? (I'm concerned because the review makes comments about aquired taste, twitchy, short throw etc.)
#4 Any comments or suggestions about things I'm too noob to even know to ask? ;-)
Thanks,
Troy