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Title: Does Button Wire Length Matter?
Post by: newoski on September 01, 2020, 02:51:07 pm

Hi,

I'm switching from an Ultimarc Minipac to an IPAC2 and will be using my own wires for the first time. As a result, the wire lengths will likely vary from button to button, especially on P1 vs P2. We're talking a total different of no more than 2 feet. Any cause for concern regarding varying degrees of signal lag due to differences in length?

Title: Re: Does Button Wire Length Matter?
Post by: Howard_Casto on September 01, 2020, 02:55:47 pm

Eh not really.  Think about it for a sec.... the left most switch on player 1's joystick and the right most player 2 button..... that's about 2 feet of difference.  It's good practice to keep things a reasonable size though. 

Title: Re: Does Button Wire Length Matter?
Post by: Osirus23 on September 01, 2020, 02:57:23 pm

Quote from: newoski on September 01, 2020, 02:51:07 pm

Any cause for concern regarding varying degrees of signal lag due to differences in length?

Zero.

Title: Re: Does Button Wire Length Matter?
Post by: mahuti on September 01, 2020, 03:31:00 pm

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Any cause for concern regarding varying degrees of signal lag due to differences in length?

Do you move at near light speed?

God I hope the answer is yes.