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Dr. Mame - Portable Control Panel
NoOne=NBA=:
--- Quote from: Xiaou2 on December 28, 2007, 02:19:01 am ---I believe the distance to the center of the panel is 9" which isnt that much of
a stretch... so shouldnt be a problem.
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I was more worried about the left-hand part of it, than the distance.
I know how important authentic feel is to you, so having your hands at two different depths on the CP will probably bug you--especially now that I mentioned it.
--- Quote ---Might have to also make a middle indent for the
right flipper button - cause the CP seems too long to have each flipper on opposite sides.
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That's why I was suggesting using one end for pinball.
19" is a little narrow, but much better than 35", unless you modify it, like you were mentioning.
Xiaou2:
Dave,
If Im at a friends house, I will be there showing its functionality - and playing along.
Modular is more complex for people to grasp... and to deal with.
Modular also means that anytime you want to play a very different game, you have a
lot of work to do to swap everything just right. I dont want to spend my time swapping
controls... Id rather play anything I want 'on the fly' .
And finally, If Ive laid it out as good as I think.. there will not be anything 'in the way'.
samshaw946,
As for Complexity, its not really complex at all. I dont have to make it look great. My friends
arent so anal that they will not tolerate a non-work of art in their homes :P
The cost of my wooden box and wire will not even come close to the cost of all the controls that
I have in it. In fact, I already have the wood and wire available. I dont need anything but a simple
coat of black for the paint. I wont even need any T-molding. Remember, I said 'Temporary'.
My 'BIG' Complex cab design will be much more work and the cab WILL cost quite a bit due
to the specialized design I have in mind. I dont have the money nor time, and wont for a while... so this
is the best option.
NoOne,
Yes, I thought to myself.. if I can play robotron with the both hands at the same time... maybe playing
a rotary game with the left wont be as bad as I thought. However, I may shift the sticks around anyways.
Two different hand depths wont bother me. Its lack of control that bothers me.. and that really
has no bearing on game control. So long as the distance is not too great as to cause discomfort from
stretching too far... all should be fine.
As for the pinball idea - I didnt realize you meant the short ends.. and that makes a lot of sense :) Thanks
for that great Idea :)
Havok,
Tron sticks may look strange from a top view... However, I wonder if maybe you just see Penis wherever
you look? :P ;) ;D
DaveMMR:
--- Quote from: Xiaou2 on December 28, 2007, 06:37:05 pm ---Dave,
If Im at a friends house, I will be there showing its functionality - and playing along.
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Yeah... that gets old quick. Take it from someone who just has to constantly remind people how to exit out even though it's printed right there on the menu.
The one plus with modular though (I'm starting to sound like Doc) is that if you want those "authentic controls", you don't have to stop when your panel's space dwindles. Star Wars Yolk, 270 degree wheel, 720 controller, all that stuff.
But whatever, it's your project - good luck with it. If your hard set on doing it this way, give it a go.
leapinlew:
--- Quote from: Xiaou2 on December 26, 2007, 08:00:49 pm --- Any comments, ideas, questions...etc.. please post. Thanks :)
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Looks like a disaster. Good luck with your project - you going to make a Project Announcement?
Xiaou2:
Dave,
There will always be some sort of compromises. The question is how many.. and what can one live with.
For instance, Id Love to see you carry around a box full of separated parts (modules) such as a
Full starwars yoke, 720, 270 wheel, and everything else Ive already added.
That wouldnt be anywhere near portable, nor easy in any way at all.
Modules = Theft , More possible damages to each part , Module Loss , Not easy to transport all modules needed ,
Hard for others to understand swapping , Pain to re-construct the panels every time there is a different game to be
played. Possible module cord / connector damages. Pain to make all those specialized connectors.
Modular may be a solution for home panel setups... but its not ideal for transport.
leapinlew,
Thanks :P :) Im still tweaking the Idea. Once its finalized, I will start a Project announcement thread.