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IDEA: Cordless Control Panels.
Agent Davis:
Aye, I get your point but I'm not sure all keyboards have a bad enough lag problem. Maybe the IR ones but the RF ones may be a lot better. I have heard that the cordless mice are bad for FPS games but then again FPS's require the most twitch gaming there is, evn beyond arcade games, and I think the problem is with the clicking. In any case I'd like to try it out just to see.
Android:
If the problem is plugging/unplugging the panel, why not just make it easier to plug/unplug? Seems like a stupid solution but just think about it: have you seen the zero insertion-force connectors used on the palm PDAs? you just place the PDA on its base and presto: the connection is made with zero force and no plugging/unplugging. I've been thinking about doing something similar with removable panels: you just attach one connector to the panel and then place a socket attached to the base right below it. Attaching/removing the panel will automatically connect/disconnect it without any hanging wires.
AlmtyBob:
I just wired my control panel with two 9pin molex connectors (one for each player), you CAN'T be so lazy that you can't plug/unplug two molex connectors.
Agent Davis:
Great idea android. If you find a way to set that up make sure you share it with everyone.
Almty, to many pluggin/unplugging is a hassle. the reason is that you have to get to the plugs while your panel is plugged in or vice versa. I'm sure there are simple ways of doing this but whether you gotta lift up the panel with one hand and unplug with another, it can be a hassle.
Android:
Found these zero insertion force connectors a while ago. They are exactly what I had in mind, but haven't tried them yet: http://www.ittcannon.com/media/pdf/catalogs/dl_catalog.pdf. Check the "Drawer DLD" connectors within the pdf.
-- Android