Post by: paulwgraber on July 21, 2020, 11:02:10 pm
I will have two players, spinner, trackball, joystick 6 buttons on each side kind of like street fighter style.
Thx
Post by: bperkins01 on July 21, 2020, 11:46:21 pm
I have all that stuff - works great.
Post by: PL1 on July 22, 2020, 12:46:30 am
On to the control part. So what do I need to interface my controls with? Is it an IPAC or Jpac or something.If you aren't plugging into an existing JAMMA harness in your cab (JPac) or controlling a bunch of LEDs (Ultimate I/O), the IPac covers the setup you describe plus the usual admin buttons. (Coin x 2, Start x 2, Exit, Pause)
I will have two players, spinner, trackball, joystick 6 buttons on each side kind of like street fighter style.
Scott
Post by: keilmillerjr on July 22, 2020, 01:13:52 am
Post by: Howard_Casto on July 22, 2020, 04:05:44 am
Post by: nipsmg on July 22, 2020, 07:21:59 am
I’d say maybe add the trackball. Unless your all time favorite game is arkanoid or tempest, lose the spinner. I’ve built 4 player aircraft carrier panels, 2 players with trackball, spinner, and dedicated 4- way, and a 2 player panel with 2 ServoStiks and a trackball.
I used the exact same controls 99.9999999999% of the time ON ALL 3 CABINETS. It adds work, another think to troubleshoot, and while most people don’t listen to this advice, I’ve had many people tell me they should have listened after the fact.
Go with ServoStiks though. There is a servo that automatically switches you controllers from 4 to 8 way mode based on the game you’re launching. They kill the need for a dedicated 4-way stick and are amazing.
For an interface, go with an Ultimarc iPac 2. Hands down, no question.
Post by: bperkins01 on July 22, 2020, 07:38:01 am
I do like Arkanoid which is why I put it in in the first place.
Ultimarc has an option for the spinner so that it's a different USB device than the trackball - you want to get the option..
otherwise if your playing Centipede and you accidentally hit the spinner - you do (to the system - they would be the SAME device unless you get the option)
Post by: Arroyo on July 22, 2020, 09:09:58 am
Tempest
Arkanoid/Arkanoid 2
Major Havoc (unless you have the roller)
Omega Race
Tac/Scan
Star Trek
Zektor
Mad Planets
Kozmik Kroozer
Both Tron games
Just to list a few :dunno:
I get not wanting a ton of stuff on a panel but there are some fun spinner games out there. More comprehensive list here:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=20283.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=20283.0)
Post by: Mike A on July 22, 2020, 09:26:46 am
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Major Havoc (unless you have the roller)
Major Havoc sucks major ass.
Arkanoid and Star Trek are two great reasons to have a spinner.
Post by: Arroyo on July 22, 2020, 09:29:20 am
You are going to be pissed at me...
Major Havoc sucks major ass.
You crazy.
Um you didn’t list Tempest....being that you own one and all...
Post by: Osirus23 on July 22, 2020, 09:31:52 am
Post by: PL1 on July 22, 2020, 09:34:30 am
http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Spinners_and_Dials#Which_games_originally_used_a_spinner.2Fpaddle.3F (http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Spinners_and_Dials#Which_games_originally_used_a_spinner.2Fpaddle.3F)
Scott
Post by: Mike A on July 22, 2020, 09:34:49 am
When you say you are standing still you are actually screaming through space at an ungodly speed, and you are also spinning along with the Earth. All of that is just assumed when you talk about walking around.
Nobody I know has ever asked about Major Havoc or say they remembered playing it. It just became popular in the arcade nerd community so now people are being brainwashed into thinking it is a fun game.
Post by: Arroyo on July 22, 2020, 09:39:58 am
Nobody I know has ever asked about Major Havoc or say they remembered playing it. It just became popular in the arcade nerd community so now people are being brainwashed into thinking it is a fun game.
I’ll change your mind once I get mine built and you come play it
Post by: Mike A on July 22, 2020, 09:43:15 am
Post by: Arroyo on July 22, 2020, 09:45:10 am
Sorry OP, won’t thread derail anymore.
Post by: Howard_Casto on July 22, 2020, 01:16:45 pm
Post by: paulwgraber on July 22, 2020, 04:48:01 pm
I also want my trackball lighted and maybe the buttons. I know........
Question though are the ball top joysticks better or the competition ones?
Also, any brand or company you recommend: Twisted Qtr, Suzo Happ, Ultramarc.........
Thx guys. I really do apprecaiate all the advice and everything. Have both project arcade books so Im using them as well now.
PG
Post by: CitznFish on July 23, 2020, 10:53:39 am
Tempest is just assumed. It is the best spinner game of all time.
When you say you are standing still you are actually screaming through space at an ungodly speed, and you are also spinning along with the Earth. All of that is just assumed when you talk about walking around.
Nobody I know has ever asked about Major Havoc or say they remembered playing it. It just became popular in the arcade nerd community so now people are being brainwashed into thinking it is a fun game.
Lol, what a strange opinion. I played it in the arcades, I played it in MAME. It's a great game!
Post by: Mike A on July 23, 2020, 10:58:55 am
I can't help people that deny the immutable laws that govern our physical existence. :dunno
Post by: yotsuya on July 23, 2020, 12:28:01 pm
Well your opinion of my statement of fact is wrong.Major Havoc is ok. I don’t get why it’s a $5000+ game in today’s market. I’d rather have a Black Widow.
I can't help people that deny the immutable laws that govern our physical existence. :dunno
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Post by: Howard_Casto on July 23, 2020, 01:32:15 pm