Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum
Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: martin35 on July 20, 2017, 09:28:53 am
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Good morning Guys
I’m new on this forum and I thank you in advance for all the input.
I want to build a mame cabinet to play mostly old 80’s arcade game. I was planning to buy an X Arcade “Joystick,button,encoder” package but after reading reviews and comments it looks like their component are cheap.
Do you have advice about good quality (not necessarily the best) component to build my control panel ? I have “OK” computer and electronic skills and I‘m used to build stuff. I would like to find a package including everything needed but I’m open to the idea to buy individual parts as well, but I’ll need some advice to make sure I do not forget parts and have everything compatible together. I’ve look at place like http://groovygamegear.com (http://groovygamegear.com) and https://na.suzohapp.com (https://na.suzohapp.com) but I’m a little lost in their huge selection.
Here is what I “think” I need.
-(2) 8 ways joystick
-Approx. (15) push button with microswitch
-Keyboard encoder
-Wiring
Hopefully I’ve been clear, English is not my first language…
Thanks again for your help.
Martin
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As far as Encoders go... I have always used Ipac from Ultimarc.
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You are better buying individual components it will work out better.
Dont skimp on the cost of controls they make or break a gaming experience.
I would normally use Happ sticks and buttons and a Ipac for most generic builds but that is just me.
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Guys
Thank you for for the feed back I will look at those component. While you were responding I was typing the following message. I will post it anyway, feel free to comment
Thanks
I did some home work and here is what I've choose so far (everything from GGG):
Keyboard encoder : KeyWiz MAx 2.0
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=199:6b9099075115a4c48a09fe9cf5fcd439 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=199:6b9099075115a4c48a09fe9cf5fcd439)
Push button : Arcade prime
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=347:53a6975dc67fafcc6b678d6df120041d (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=347:53a6975dc67fafcc6b678d6df120041d)
Joystick (I'm hesitating between those 2) :
Zippyy (I like the look better)
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=371:bfa8b6d0e068def1ea2e69fccfcdbaa4 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=371:bfa8b6d0e068def1ea2e69fccfcdbaa4)
Happ competition (better reputation)
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=287 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=287)
Do I need anything else ? Any experience with those component ?
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You don't want a $9 joystick. The sticks on my main cabinet were well over $100 each and that was back when you could even get them. Happ Perfect 360 with Robotron handles.
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You can also consider the Ultrastick 360 joysticks: each comes with its own encoder attached (and USB cable), can drive 8 buttons (15 with the "shift" function) and are fully programmable so you can set them as 4-way, 8-way, 2-way, diagonals, analog, e.t.c.
That way you also save on the separate encoder, as you don't need it anymore...
You will find them here: http://ultimarc.com/ultrastik_info.html
(http://ultimarc.com/ultrastik_info.html)
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Great advice here. It looks very interesting ....I will dig into that
Thanks
Martin
You can also consider the Ultrastick 360 joysticks: each comes with its own encoder attached (and USB cable), can drive 8 buttons (15 with the "shift" function) and are fully programmable so you can set them as 4-way, 8-way, 2-way, diagonals, analog, e.t.c.
That way you also save on the separate encoder, as you don't need it anymore...
You will find them here: http://ultimarc.com/ultrastik_info.html
(http://ultimarc.com/ultrastik_info.html)