Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum
Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: NoBonus on April 12, 2005, 12:53:01 pm
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I have a static and pre-cut control panel top that is a 14" by 24" rectangle. I am trying to layout the following:
*Two 8-way setups with 7 buttons each
* A 4-way setup with some butons (3?)
*A trackball setup with three buttons (should they be on both sides?)
*a 1-up and 2-up button and a corresponding coin buttons.
Here is what I have so far... any ideas on improving the layout?
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The 7 buttons look a tad close to the controller.
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Get a 8/4 way T-Slik Plus and remove the 4 way joystick
Then centre the trackball.
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I have a J-Stick that is switchable, just not switchable from the top. Why should the trackball be centered?
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The 7 buttons look a tad close to the controller.
How far should it be from the controller?
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How does this look?
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How does this look?
I would split the difference with the Trackball and 4 way. There are more 4 way games than trackball games. After you removed the 3 buttons from your first pic they Track and 4 way would look better closer to the center (Track left of center and 4 way right of center). I think the only time the trackball would be in the wrong place would be for golf games and then that is just something you would have to get used to.
That is just my opinion I could be wrong and often am!
TM
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How's this? Better? The purple buttons are for the 4-way stick and the trackball, but should they be on the right of the 4-way?
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One problem you should look out for is to make sure that the joysticks are not in the way of using the trackball.
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One problem you should look out for is to make sure that the joysticks are not in the way of using the trackball.
Do you think the latest design has interference with trackball issues? I was thinking of an idea like this one (attached), but I think the trackball buttons might interfere with the 8-way sticks.
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Make a card board mock up of the control panel and install all the controls , see how you like how there placed.
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That's the next step, but I am trying to find something to start with.
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How's this? Better? The purple buttons are for the 4-way stick and the trackball, but should they be on the right of the 4-way?
I would switch the 4 way with the trackball. IMO, trackballs are to be rolled with the right hand and your left hand is used to fire. (Think Centipede). Conversely, I think joysticks are made to be used with your left hand. Of course, it's all a matter of personal preference, but since you already have your 8-ways set up on the left, I would think you would want to use the same configuration for the 4 way.