Dedicated 2 joystick control panel

[trog_4269]

So I am currently contemplating building a dedicated 2 player cp for dual joystick games.  I am wondering if there are examples out there.  My questions are:

1. How many buttons I should have for each player
2. What is the preferred positioning of the buttons in relation to the dual joysticks.

Thanks.

[DaveMMR]

Is this doubling as a regular panel for single joystick, two-player games?

Off the top of my head, the one two-player, dual joystick game that required a button was Total Carnage.  But I even think that was the start button that laid bombs. 

I would say at least one action button if it's strictly dual joystick games.  I know Cloak & Dagger needed a separate action button for the fuse.

If it's doubling as a two player panel for single joystick games, the standard six should apply if you're into fighters.

[trog_4269]

I am currently in the process of building a 4 player control panel so the fighters will be played on that.  I want to build a cab for 1 & 2 player games that use dual joysticks for each player.

[Kaytrim]

I am currently in the process of building a 4 player control panel so the fighters will be played on that.  I want to build a cab for 1 & 2 player games that use dual joysticks for each player.

In other words Smash TV and Tank games. 

[vidmouse]

I'm considering something similar myself,
except I'm only doing 1 set (1 player, two joys)
One thing I'm looking at is a top firebutton stick
for the 2nd joystick to enjoy Battlezone.

See my CP layout pic for more details...

[RyoriNoTetsujin]

Hey there, check out my panel (sig link.)  I love it.  I love me some Smash TV, Assault, Crazy Climber, and KARATE CHAMP!  With a little swapping of joysticks, or having top-fire on all the joysticks, you can have a really workable Tron layout too, as well as making Vindicators a little more playable...

[Timoe]

Here is a pic of one of Dweebs0r's panels

It supports 2 players 2 joysticks each