The NEW Build Your Own Arcade Controls
Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: obizues on May 16, 2018, 07:42:16 pm
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Is there a normal accepted angle that a display is normally set at in order to provide best visibility? I currently have my control panel angled 10 degrees downward but I'm not sure if there is a normally accepted angle for the display itself... :dunno
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Original cabinets ran the spectrum from monitors that were straight up and down to ones that we almost completely facing up. Need to see your cabinet to make a suggestion. However 10 degrees back is generally safe with all designs.
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I guess it's also depending on the height of the monitor. And your own height. When you are looking down on the screen I would say it can be angled down more...
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Here is how I have it right now:
(https://i.imgur.com/oAFVdWG.jpg)
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During my design phase - I set it all up on a bench and checked everything against the design in Sketchup.
(https://i2.wp.com/bperkins.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/img_4828.jpg?ssl=1&w=450)
Doing an ergonomic walk through was worth the effort.
From my original design I changed:
- Angle of CP
- Height of screen
- Angle of screen
- CP layout
I think the height of the CP was the only thing I got right..
Worth doing a mockup and play your favorite game to make sure it feels right..
*** I'll add - I played Centipede for about 2 weeks too! Each adjustment I tried for a day or two to make sure it was not a snap decision... ***
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During my design phase - I set it all up on a bench and checked everything against the design in Sketchup.
Doing an ergonomic walk through was worth the effort.
From my original design I changed:
- Angle of CP
- Height of screen
- Angle of screen
- CP layout
I think the height of the CP was the only thing I got right..
Worth doing a mockup and play your favorite game to make sure it feels right..
+1,000
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A frankenpanel like that generally means the monitor should be straight up or slightly tilted back. Might want to reconsider that panel shape for a normal rectangle or the slight front curve that people like now, those corners are really just good for poking people in the stomach.
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A frankenpanel like that generally means the monitor should be straight up or slightly tilted back. Might want to reconsider that panel shape for a normal rectangle or the slight front curve that people like now, those corners are really just good for poking people in the stomach.
Point well-taken
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About 60 degrees from horizontal is typical, similar to NBA Jam and the like, as well as the Asian cabinets. Seems to be the best for multi-game cabs. I like it.