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Kaytrim's Kustoms Back in Action
Kaytrim:
--- Quote from: dmworking247 on September 10, 2008, 09:44:16 pm ---
I was wondering if your choice to use those particular buttons is because a regular 'happ style' pushbutton (with the long bodies) would not fit within the depth of your control panels?
Sorry if I missed it, but do you have 'standard dimensions' you build your sticks to?
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I like using the Japanese controls because they have a much smaller profile and they are the type that the pro gamers want in their sticks. My cases vary but generally run 13" x 8" x 2" not counting the joystick shaft.
Stub:
For a stick that size, do you think most people play with it on their lap or on a table? I was thinking it would be nice from the recliner, but does it walk to much sitting on your lap?
Kaytrim:
Most of the videos that I have seen of the pros in action have them on the floor or in their laps. It takes a little getting used to but with the Japanese controls they don't take as much force to activate compared to the Happ controls.
massive88:
--- Quote from: Stub on September 11, 2008, 09:45:23 am ---For a stick that size, do you think most people play with it on there lap or on a table? I was thinking it would be nice from the recliner, but does it walk to much sitting on your lap?
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Mine that I made is slightly different in dimensions, at 12"x9"x 2 1/8" (I was worried about the depths!) but its perfectly comfortable sitting on my lap.
Its also made of 1/2" Oak, and is fairly light. Kaytrim is right, the japanese sticks have a lighter touch that helps make it work well I think.
Stub:
It just made me think of an odd project. ( after the stand up is complete )
A control very similar in design but maybe 28-30" wide that would rest across the arms of a recliner after you sit down, like a breakfast tray I have. I would add a mini trackball on the right, and maybe a spinner. It would also make for lots of room for art, a nice wide panorama of something.
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