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Title: Would this layout work good
Post by: Hawk Daddy on March 26, 2007, 11:22:31 pm

So I decided to hack xbox controllers, and I think thats the easiest way to do it.  Cause I want to make sure that all the controls work well.  And that way I'll be putting some effort into this project.  And I can solder pretty good.  I tested how I could do this with an arcade stick that I have for my xbox, and I soldered it up and it worked right, so I know that I can get it to work like I need it too.  So then I just decided to get another arcade stick, and use the boards on them.  Cause Thats easiest for me to do.  This is the layout that I cam up with, and I would like some input from some of the veterans in this hobby.

(http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/2748/controllayoutkx7.gif)

Any input is greatly appreciated.  I will have two of these on the CP, and I'll be using the same housing as I had with the MERCS cabinet.  So there will be plenty of room.  Thanks.

Hawk

Title: Re: Would this layout work good
Post by: Hawk Daddy on March 27, 2007, 02:08:36 pm

here is maybe a better layout with the start and select still on the left, just not pictured.

(http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/3880/controlsae6.gif)

Still need your opinions.

Hawk

Title: Re: Would this layout work good
Post by: javeryh on March 27, 2007, 02:38:54 pm

Some comments:

1.  The buttons are too far apart.
2.  The buttons look like they are on a 45 degree angle - I think it might be more comfortable if they were at a 20-30 degree angle - or maybe 2 rows lined up on top of each other like the blue, yellow and orange are positioned.
2.  I don't think that the Start and Select buttons are in a good location.  When you are resting your left hand on the panel I think you will be accidentally hitting them quite often.

Title: Re: Would this layout work good
Post by: javeryh on March 27, 2007, 02:43:44 pm

Like this (but more even since I did this in 30 seconds in Paint):

(http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/7728/buttonsiy2.png) (http://imageshack.us)

Title: Re: Would this layout work good
Post by: Hawk Daddy on March 27, 2007, 10:37:45 pm

Ok so I redid it with what you have said and I've came up with this

(http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/444/controllayoutrevacc5.gif)

I think that it will work well, as the start and select/back have been moved to infront of the joystick, and the others where reangled.

Hawk