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| Cfour:
This is my first try at creating my own CP layout. I did this in Visio with some templates I found on the site here. The dimensions are 32" wide, by 11" tall. This leaves approx. 2.5" overhang on each side and about 3.5" overhang on the front. I have p1/2 coin/start for each player and for admin buttons I have menu, pause, and exit. Also, next to the trackball are two mouse buttons. If possible, please address the following questions: 1. Did I use the proper templates in Visio? My hardware includes UltraStik 360s, SlikStik spinner, and Happ's 3" USB trackball. Are 3 mouse buttons recommended? 2. I think most of the stuff should work out where I have it. However, I'm more concerned about the placement of the spinner and mouse buttons. Any past experience/tips here will be greatly appreciated. Also, what is the recommended distance between buttons and joysticks? The center of my joysticks to the center of the first button is 3", and each button is 1.5" apart. 3. The buttons appear to be on the edge, however there IS a 1" gap between the edge of the board and the buttons. I'm not sure why it took that part off when I saved it to JPEG, so if any of you can tell me why that would be great too. 4. How to I make rounded corners in Visio? I would like to round each corner on my control panel to not give such a "boxy" look. 5. How "deep" should I make my box in the front? I want it to be 6" high in the back.. so what would be the proper "incline" from the front? Something like 4-4.5"? Thanks guys. |
| More Cowbell:
I like the layout although I would put the spinner on the other side so it is not right behind a joystick. |
| Cfour:
I thought of that, however then I would be playing left-handed. If possible I want to keep the spinner on the right side. But I see your point, it might have to be moved because of joystick locations. |
| Odin:
Looks good to me, although I would want to put a 4-way joystick in the upper left open area for the classic games. |
| Cfour:
With the UltraStiks I shouldn't need a dedicated 4-way because they are 8/4 way switchable and seem to have gotten good feedback in most games played. |
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