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Title: 4 player cp layout
Post by: vusteveii on July 11, 2003, 12:23:57 am

I know this isnt a traditional shape, but i kind of like how it looks and i think it will do a nice job giving players enough space to play.  The biggest draw back is that its 62" wide and puts players 3/4 sort of far from the screen.  I'm using a 27" monitor though so it shouldnt be too huge of a problem.  Also, will i be able to use the trackball to select games with the FE?  I havent really used much other then mame32, and i know that wont work well when i get it installed in the cab.  Can anyone think of any improvements on my button layout?  I spent a lot of time debating where to put the buttons around the trackball.

thanks

Title: Re:4 player cp layout
Post by: jhsmith321 on July 11, 2003, 12:40:13 am

Invert the placement of the joysticks and the pushbottons, so that you can place them where the 1st, 2nd,3 and 4 players buttons are and viceversa. This would give a 45 degree angle allowing more elbow space. ;)

Title: Re:4 player cp layout
Post by: crashdmj on July 11, 2003, 12:49:06 am

It's unique, I like it!  ;D

Title: Re:4 player cp layout
Post by: madk on July 11, 2003, 01:00:59 am

I think player 1s arm may get in the way of player 3s hand.  That viewing angle may not work too well either.  My cp is 48" wide and p3 and 4 still have an awkward view of the monitor.

Here is an early pic of it...

(http://www.chartermi.net/~jdevers3/madkade.jpg)