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| ids:
Yes, for robotron, a pair of 8-ways and bobzuruncle. I just mentioned it cause your original design had such a large gap between the two sticks that I would think robotron would be awkward. But I haven't built my CP yet, and so could be wrong. Good luck. |
| XyloSesame:
--- Quote from: ids on September 07, 2007, 04:23:31 pm ---I just mentioned it cause your original design had such a large gap between the two sticks that I would think robotron would be awkward. --- End quote --- I wondered about that, too. There is a 22" spread from center to center on the sticks. Standing at my desk playing Air Robotron with two pencils 22" apart feels fairly comfortable... I guess I'll have to wait for gameplay to have a true test. Attached are revised Sketchups of the panel with the sticks moved 3/4" from the sides to allow for wiring. There's little-to-no visible difference from a top view, but it makes all the difference underneath. Thanks to everyone for the help. |
| Katana Man:
Just curious, is there a reason for the 6 buttons not to be aligned with eachother? It's my understanding that most arcades with 6 buttons are squared up. BTW, good job with setting the spinner off to the right. You'd be surprised how many people design panels with the spinner right in front of the trackball! That pretty much ruins playing games golfing and bowling, etc. |
| Kajoq:
A lot of fighter players like the buttons in that angled orientation as its a little more ergonomic, and fits the different lengths of each finger a little better. Heres a picture of my HRAP that has a layout similar to his. I'm building my control panel just like it (with all sanwa parts) Its the smoothest sick ever. |
| XyloSesame:
--- Quote from: Kajoq on September 07, 2007, 05:35:38 pm ---A lot of fighter players like the buttons in that angled orientation --- End quote --- Thanks, Kajoq, that's one of the reasons I've angled mine. I figure it will play well for both fighter and non in the arched layout. I've got another design related question for everyone - how important is easy access to a CP within a cab? I've noticed most scratch-builds have a hinged CP for access. Would it be foolish to build a CP so integrated into a cab that you would need tools to get inside? |
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