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Title: CP Layout
Post by: brock.sampson on March 31, 2008, 11:26:12 am

I'm building a cabinet for a friend and I'm struggling with spinner location.  I have basically the same layout Knievel inspired but my spinner is above the trackball and I have a few more admin buttons on mine.  I can't count the number of times I have smacked my fingers on the spinner.  Currently I have it above player 1 buttons.  Any suggestions for spinner location?

Title: Re: CP Layout
Post by: sofakng on March 31, 2008, 12:29:04 pm

That's similar to where I have mine and I regret putting it there because I have to keep my arm elevated above the first player buttons while I use it...

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/7/11410992_2be5122dfa.jpg)

Title: Re: CP Layout
Post by: TelcoLou on March 31, 2008, 04:20:52 pm

Here's what I'm designing for our CP:

(http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/8943/cplayoutta2.png)

It's based on the specs provided by arcadesrfun.com, as I'll be ordering from them when we're ready. I think it's a nice spot for the spinner; doesn't look like it will be in the way of anything, and the 3 buttons by the trackball can double as mouse buttons.

(edit: updated the pic, as I'm constantly tweaking/adjusting it  ;D   )

Title: Re: CP Layout
Post by: ids on March 31, 2008, 04:46:28 pm

I've got mine above P1 joy - not quite centered, biased a bit to the left.  The joystick does not actually interfere, due to the way my arm bends outwards, to elbow, and back towards the spinner.  For those used to right handed spinner games (I think Tempest is one) - it may take some getting used to, but it works for me.  Right now the CP is just sitting on my desk (no cab yet), so perhaps when standing at a real cab it will be more of an issue  :dunno

(if you'd like to see my current prototype: http://www.ids.ca/~steve/mame/version2.jpg)

Title: Re: CP Layout
Post by: brock.sampson on April 01, 2008, 09:08:54 pm

Any other suggestions?

Title: Re: CP Layout
Post by: rockmes on April 02, 2008, 07:16:31 am

Quote from: sofakng on March 31, 2008, 12:29:04 pm

That's similar to where I have mine and I regret putting it there because I have to keep my arm elevated above the first player buttons while I use it...

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/7/11410992_2be5122dfa.jpg)

Love the artwork on the panel.  Any chance you could supply with info on how to aquire it, if you dont mind. l am just prepairing to cut out my top mdf for my panel and would love to know the size ....etc of that artwork

Title: Re: CP Layout
Post by: stan2323 on April 02, 2008, 08:49:46 am

After mocking it up 2 or 3 time I settled on this.  One of the main reasons is TRON.  The spinner does not get in the way of player one at all.

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u293/stan2323/DCP_3301.jpg)