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PC Arcade Controller 2 Player Version(With USB/PS2 ADAPTER) For MAME Cabinet?
Franco B:
As Randy said its a keyboard hack in a project box so it will have all the problems that come with one.
Steer clear. If you want a pre wired encoder use something like the Ultimarc Minipac. I would also recommend a GGG product but I don't think there is a pre wired one. Any plans for one Randy?
RandyT:
--- Quote from: Franco B on November 22, 2008, 12:44:46 pm --- I would also recommend a GGG product but I don't think there is a pre wired one. Any plans for one Randy?
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I have considered it on many an occasion, but I usually end up at the "one size does not fit all" problem. Most folks will do a very neat wiring job on their panels, and that means wires of the correct length. With wires that are pre-terminated (i.e. already have connectors attached) this is impossible to achieve.
I may put one out eventually anyway, but it's not something I think will have the same broad appeal as just a board with screw terminals and offering pre-terminated wires of specific lengths that can be trimmed (or not) as needed. That one is going to be more likely ;).
RandyT
cmoses:
I can atest to the goodness of the MiniPAC. It really makes hooking up a control panel very easy. No need to make a bunch of ends, they are all done for you and much better than a keyboard hack. Very easy to program with the software and enough connections for most 2 player CP's.