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Title: Control Panel -- really stuck!
Post by: ratzz on September 11, 2007, 08:25:37 pm

Hi all,

I am really stuck at the moment !!

I've been building my cab now for a couple of weeks (mini cab ('project announcement' to follow soon)) and I just can't nail the control panel layout.

I would like my cab to have a 1 player option (for obvious reasons) with a trackball, but just don't know what joystick, buttons or trackball to go with.

Obviously, being based in the UK, I am limited to only a couple of vendors to get parts, but there seems to be an overwhelming amount of stuff to choose from.

So my questions are as follows:

What buttons do I choose? What is the best 8 way (switchable 4) joystick to go with? And where can I find dimensions to layout the said components in Photoshop?

I'm sure that there are posts on the forums, and I have done extensive searches. But the information about what people recommend is just so confusing.

My CP is 6" x 18" so obviously I will be cramped for space. Can anyone recommend a layout, or what I should go with? I really want a trackball installed as one of my favorites is Chrystal Castles.

HELP!

Thanks is advance guys -- any input would be much appreciated!

 :banghead: ratzz  :banghead:

Title: Re: Control Panel -- really stuck!
Post by: DaveMMR on September 11, 2007, 09:44:24 pm

Check out Ponyboy and Divemaster in the B/S/T forum.  I don't know if they ship to the UK but they're prices are great (actually, it's their shipping prices that makes them great) and they have everything you're looking for.

I happen to love Ultimarc's Ultrastick 360, btw, which is software mappable for 4-way, 8-way, analog, diagonal 4-way, etc.  It's pricier but the versatility can't be beat.  And you can't go wrong with Happs parts for buttons/trackball.  Also check eBay to see if anyone has some parts for good deals.  I got a 3" Happs trackball for $30.

Title: Re: Control Panel -- really stuck!
Post by: Joystick Jerk on September 11, 2007, 10:07:38 pm

Quote from: ratzz on September 11, 2007, 08:25:37 pm

Obviously, being based in the UK, I am limited to only a couple of vendors to get parts, but there seems to be an overwhelming amount of stuff to choose from.

I hear they can ship things all over the world now.

Title: Re: Control Panel -- really stuck!
Post by: ratzz on September 12, 2007, 04:22:33 am

Thanks guys...

There was one vendor in the UK (who shall remain nameless!) who charges are absolutely extortionate! This is what prompted me to write.

I'll check out the B/S/T forum.

Ratzz  :cheers: