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crpngdth2001:

I'm looking for some helpful suggestions to improve my layout, if anyone feels i'll run into problems with the current design. Let me start by saying the original layout is the "Arcade Paradise 3" CP layout, which I have modified, from here: http://www.arcadeparadise.org/arcade/ap3/cpplanning.html

The admin buttons across the top from left to far right are: [1P Start, 1P Coin, Pause, Quit, Reset] [2P Start, 2P Coin]

Between the spinner (undecided) and the trackball (Beston Imperial), Left Mouse and Right Mouse.

The dedicated 4 way (Ms. Pacman Reunion) will have two dedicated buttons, A & B.

The 8 ways (Wico 8-Way Cherry Microswitch) will have six buttons each, A thru F.

1. Specifically, will the close proximity (sort of?) of the 4 way to the 8 way present any issues?
2. Any issues with the left & right mouse between the spinner and trackball to avoid 1 set of buttons for each?
3. Is two buttons or three buttons recommended when dedicating buttons to the 4 way?
4. Recommend a reasonably priced spinner (won't get used a whole lot, but don't want a hack)?


Good, Bad, Ugly?

Apollo:

It looks pretty good (too many admin buttons for my liking but meh). I think you will find that 2 inches between your action buttons is too much try 1 3/4 and I think you will do better.

paigeoliver:

First thoughts.

Your action buttons are too far apart.

The panel is overly large for no reason. You have a lot of width and depth in there that you don't need. You could easily lose 6" of width and almost that much depth as well. A more compact panel is actually easier to use and looks nicer on the machine than a really big one.


mrserv0n:

Agreed, Do not put your buttons so far apart. I belive the most common spacing is 1 1/2 inch from center of one button to center of the next.

alandrogers:

It looks like you're using the project arcade panel sizings right out of the book.

Me too. I posted a nearly identical thread yesterday. My panel pic there doesn't have the details posted, but it's a 13x30 interior box so you can get a pretty good guess.

Check out some of the suggestions and my (current) design at the end of the thread: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=64245.0

You have almost the same set up as I started with.



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