Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum
Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: tma on April 11, 2003, 01:18:21 am
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Hi,
I considering getting a leafswitch 4-way joystick for my panel.
I'm uncertain if I should put one in my existing panel above the player 1 controls or build another panel with a 4-way and maybe some Ikari style/rotary sticks.
I really just want the 4-way but don't want to clutter up the panel, so I need some advice ;D
(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/thomas3120/T's%20Arcade%20Cabinet/T's%20Arcade%20Cabinet_files/ControlPanel.JPG)
thanks
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I's move the spinner to the left and put the 4-way where the spinner is
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I's move the spinner to the left and put the 4-way where the spinner is
wouldn't that give you bloody knuckles though, CF?
If you're that worried about clutter... maybe go with t-sticks where your current 8 ways are (just an idea)
Otherwise I think your original idea/placement seems feasible for the 4 way... *shrug*
rampy
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personally I think I am going to order the jsticks witht he nice switch on them. I have been jonesing for them for a while now.
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Would agree with CitiznFish, but put the Spinner over the right Buttons (If you're right handed).
But surely everyone here would suggest something else: You are on your own :)
RubbrDug
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I's move the spinner to the left and put the 4-way where the spinner is
Actually I'm happy where I put the spinner, it stays clear when I'm playing one of my fav. games(world class bowling)...and Tempest :)
If I were to put the joystick there, like rampy said, I would end up with busted fingers :(
Can you guys provide some info or a link to the jsticks and tsticks.
(are the tsticks like the oscar restrictor plates?)
I also read some info on the Happ Super sticks. What's your opinion on the use of 4-way on the super?
-btw I have the ultimates(8-way) right now :o ;)
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http://www.ultimarc.com/controls.html (http://www.ultimarc.com/controls.html)
switchable from 8 way to 4 way.. and versa vice
rampy
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I found this on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3217755435&category=13718
Are these 4-way?...I noticed similar ones said 8-way.
thanks
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I thought I'd pipe in. I recently tried my J-sticks (ball top) in 8 way mode for diagonal 4 way games like Q*bert and Congo Bongo. They work flawlessly! I'd encourage anyone to try these sticks who doesn't want a dedicated 4 way. So far the only drawback I've found with these is I have to lift the CP to switch them.
I usually leave player 1 as a 4 way and player 2 as an 8 way. I set up 4 way diagonal games with the player 2 stick. As long as we're not playing simultaneous 2 player games, that covers a lot of bases. If we're going to play 2 player games, it takes all of 30 seconds to lift the panel to switch them.
Wade
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Totally agree with CitznFish