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CP Mockup, I need comments, suggestions, and criticisms
The cranky hermit:
Here's a doctored image of a control panel top. Currently, my plan is to build one that resembles the image at the bottom.
I've left plenty of empty space because I plan to eventually add a trackball, spinner, and 4-way. Here are the supplies I'm getting and the prices, not counting the woodworking stuff.
Stuff from www.ultimarc.com:
IPac2 USB $43
Wiring kit: $17
Shipping: $14
Subtotal: $74
Stuff from http://www.dameon.net/BBBB/parts.html
2 happ supers: $19
18 Happ Microswitch Pushbuttons: $26.10
4 Red
4 Blue
10 White
PBs Pair Player 1 & 2: $3.20
Shipping: $11
Subtotal: $59.30
Aside from any suggestions and comments you have, I also would like to know the following:
Am I missing anything? Pretend I have a control panel box, predrilled and everything, but it is completely empty. Is there anything else I would need?
What's the best "all-purpose" pushbutton type?
jakejake28:
nice panel. u r right about the empty space. personally, if i were u, i would pay the extra cash to buy some j-sticks. i have a few, and am actully looking for more. u can get them at ultimarc. also, get the ultimarc pushbuttons. my opinion is that they are equal to, if not better, the happs. that way you could cut the shipping. one stop shop: ultimarc
Amra:
Well, dont forget to count your overhang, and the thickness of wood, thats going to take off a lot of your "space". I made my box 27x17 , and the top panel 33x19. The usuable space to put componants is only about 25x15 inches, due to thinkness of wood, and 1/2 inch clearence around area. So, you might need to take all that into consideration before actually drilling and all.
u_rebelscum:
--- Quote from: The cranky hermit on June 07, 2003, 11:34:58 pm ---How much would the shipping from Happ be?
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~$10-$15 for UPS ground for the stuff you listed
One point, those four buttons in the corner: player 1 will have a little trouble reaching them during 2 player games. But you'd have to weigh moving them to a more central spot against where you are going to put your trackball, spinner, and 4 way. I know others will say "use the shift function so you don't need the extra buttons", but I've accidently exited a game in the heat of the battle because the shift key was one of the action, start or coin keys. Once is far too many times, and it happened to me more than that.
I love the idea of having at least 2 "utility" buttons; one of them could be the shift key, and the other + shift = exit. This way both the shift and the exit buttons are not any of the action, joystick, coin or start switches. I say keep at least two of those buttons, if not all four, and see if you can find a more central spot for at least the pause button.
slug54:
I would consider moving the P1 stick and buttons
a little farther to the right. It looks like your wrist
would be resting on the left edge of the cp and that would be very un-comfortable. Before I built my cab I built a stand alone CP and mine was a little to close to the edge it was irratating during long gaming sessions.
Your arms actually approach the Joystick from an angle instead of going straight up to the stick. Like someone else said ,think about centralizing the maintenance buttons.
Slug54