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CheffoJeffo:

Here's a link to the original project thread:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=58647

genesim:

I never undestood why people argue about "cluttering up the panel".   Anything over basic functions is cluttering to some extent or another.

That said, Frankenpanels are nice for many other reasons.

12 way rotary, 2 joystick player action, added Computer functions, flight stick dedication, one player joystick in the middle, ability to play tron with ease.   

DaveMMR:

The problem with cluttering is that you begin to confuse others who may want to play your cab.  But a couple of sticks, a trackball and a spinner is not so confusing considering that they are all different enough people will know what to do with each one (as opposed to different types of joysticks that all look similar to those who don't know to look for their unique abilities). 

I love the layout of Knievil's panel too.  Multiple controls but all well laid out and aesthetically pleasing.  On top of that, great artwork that's not distracting when you're looking down.  I also used a similar layout (sans admin buttons and compacted into 25"X10" of space) and I love it.  It's actually the fairly standard "sticks/ball/spinner/6-button" layout.  You can't go wrong with it.  :cheers:

One last bit on admin buttons: Don't go nuts trying to recreate the keyboard on your panel.  Stick to Exit and Pause (Starts aren't admin; Coins aren't if there's no working coin door) if you have kids using it.  You don't want Tab, F2, etc. on there and then find all your settings are messed up due to some curious tykes.

GAtekwriter:

Thanks, DaveMMR - nice advice.  Since kids will mostly be using this, I want to keep it as uncluttered BUT as easy to navigate around as possible.

And thanks CheffoJeffo for the link.

Jim


Zobeid:


--- Quote from: DaveMMR on February 09, 2008, 12:03:05 pm ---One last bit on admin buttons: Don't go nuts trying to recreate the keyboard on your panel.  Stick to Exit and Pause (Starts aren't admin; Coins aren't if there's no working coin door) if you have kids using it.  You don't want Tab, F2, etc. on there and then find all your settings are messed up due to some curious tykes.

--- End quote ---

I was thinking PAUSE, SELECT GAME and EXIT GAME for mine.  (Of course there will also be P1, P2 and coin drops, but, as you say, those aren't really admin buttons.)

Most people don't seem to use a dedicated SELECT GAME button, it seems?  I'm sure one of the many other buttons could serve that function, but I'm not sure if it would be obvious to any stranger who walks up to the machine.  I just thought it would be nice to have one clearly labelled for that purpose.

If I did have any more buttons they would probably be hidden.  But I figured most likely I'd just use a wireless (RF) keyboard for configuration and administration.  Something like this. . .




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