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Can I squeeze a track ball in there?
moriartyds:
--- Quote from: Malenko on June 10, 2007, 01:17:54 pm ---
how big of a foot print does a spinner need? I do sorely miss Arkanoid.
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If you get the GGG turbotwister spinner (highly recommended) the footprint is the same size as a regular arcade button. You'll need somewhere below the panel to attach the PCB board, but it's very small as well. That should fit fine.
PsychoAU:
I just finished building my CP. I have what used to be a Centipede cabinet that has long since been converted. I built mine with 2 players with 7 buttons each and a 2.25" Trackball. The CP on those is 23.75" wide. But, there are two supports under the CP that are 3/4" on each side, so really I have 22.25" to work with. I built it about 10" deep, but the front piece of MDF takes 3/4" off the depth, so I really have 9.25". I am using two U360s so I don't have to worry about joystick microswitch clearance.
I have attached my Visio template for you to use.
Instead of a Tornado Spinner like in the template, I am going to use a TurboTwist 2, but you can see how a Tornado would fit there (it takes a 2" x 2" footprint).
I even had room to have a row of buttons at the top. I am only putting the Player 1/2 start buttons and two in the middle which are mouse buttons. I have the shift button under the bottom of my CP box and some pinball buttons on the sides.
It was a really tight fit, but it can be done. Should be better for you since you have few more inches to work with. Hope this helps you a little.
btp2k2:
Plus, you have to factor in a mounting plate if using a wood panel.
That is at least 6 inches
PsychoAU:
Yep, I had to factor that into mine. 2.25" trackball has a 6" mounting plate. 3" trackball has a 6.5" plate, I think. I managed to get it all in with millimeters to spare.
Kaytrim:
--- Quote from: PsychoAU on June 11, 2007, 09:59:00 am ---Yep, I had to factor that into mine. 2.25" trackball has a 6" mounting plate. 3" trackball has a 6.5" plate, I think. I managed to get it all in with millimeters to spare.
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The same mounting plate works for both the 3" and the 2.25" trackballs.