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XCVG:
Thanks for the input. I probably will forgo the coin mechs for two reasons. First, nobody will put quarters in it, and second, I have no idea where to actually put it. The start and select buttons won't go on the sides; it sucks for console emulation where they are used a significant amount more, I have no plan on playing pinball and it sounds awkward to a guy who usually has all his buttons on one surface. But I plan on using smaller buttons for those functions. I'll think about it though, sounds creative but I personally don't like it. And the whole thing is about preference, right? If it wasn't, I could just buy one.
I think I need an exit button or something like that as well for switching games. I'm probably going to 'splay' out the CP to make it comfortable for two players and I'm planning on using 24mm buttons. I changed my plans on the stick, by the way. Now I'm going to use Seimitsu LS-32 sticks with round restrictors, and the buttons are a tossup. On one side is the Sanwa OBSN-24, but I hear they are really, really sensitive. On the other side is the Seimitsu PS-14-DN, which Lizardlick only stocks in black-rimmed colours. The advice about fitting the hardware is good, especially since I usually just build a hugely oversized case and ram things in with no thought whatsoever. It'll be interesting for a hackjob console modder like me to build an arcade cab.
Something like this for the start buttons: http://www.rpelectronics.com/English/Content/Items/456-701.asp
Or maybe this: http://www.rpelectronics.com/English/Content/Items/456-611.asp
On the software side, I plan on running Win98 with GameEX as a frontend. Most of my emulators should run fine, right? The only ones I'm worried about, really, are Project64 and nullDC, which I don't think will run at all. Oh well, when the next (last?) generation of computers gets thrown out I'll swap it out.
And last but not least, thanks for the input!
Epyx:
--- Quote ---Thanks for the input. I probably will forgo the coin mechs for two reasons. First, nobody will put quarters in it, and second, I have no idea where to actually put it. The start and select buttons won't go on the sides; it sucks for console emulation where they are used a significant amount more, I have no plan on playing pinball and it sounds awkward to a guy who usually has all his buttons on one surface. But I plan on using smaller buttons for those functions. I'll think about it though, sounds creative but I personally don't like it. And the whole thing is about preference, right? If it wasn't, I could just buy one.
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Don't forget you can map the same function to multiple sources...IE you can have Coin 1 mapped to multiple spots...not just the coin door. So if you didn't want to use tokens etc just also have it mapped/wired to a button somewhere.
opt2not:
--- Quote from: Epyx on March 28, 2010, 11:13:13 pm ---Don't forget you can map the same function to multiple sources...
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You can also double map any button. For instance, on my cabinets I have coin1 and P1 Start mapped to the same button (same goes for P2). This way you only need to hit a single button for both!
Though, you could just set the game's dip-switch to free-play and not worry about coins altogether. :lol
Turnarcades:
--- Quote ---On the software side, I plan on running Win98 with GameEX as a frontend. Most of my emulators should run fine, right? The only ones I'm worried about, really, are Project64 and nullDC, which I don't think will run at all. Oh well, when the next (last?) generation of computers gets thrown out I'll swap it out.
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My mate runs XP with GameEx on his P3-based cab and it's OK, but GameEx is not as 'lightweight' as some other FE's so you may want to look at some lighter choices for smoother navigation and faster game launching (Mamewah, Mala, and some others). If you are using an additional graphics card you will get N64 (albeit with reduced draw distances etc.) as my mate surprisingly did, but forget Dreamcast with that base spec. Boost your RAM for best results.
XCVG:
I know you guys are tired of hearing of my "updates" of no actual progress, but...
I've decided to take a slightly different tack. I really like the look of Japanese "candy cabs", so I'm going to try to replicate the look of those. Attached is a really badly drawn design. The CP is a separate piece because it's wider than the rest of the cab. A bit odd, but remember it's going to be small and I definitely want to be able to play with a friend (get your head out of the gutter). Any suggestions on how to make it look more like an actual candy cab and not just a really thin one? Remember, I have to be able to build it, and I'm not very good at working with wood.see above small text
Oh, and what you are saying about free play and no coin buttons is good, but I need the button there anyway, because it will be "select" for console emulation. I think I need some admin buttons and such too, as well as a bunch of wire terminals, so I'll save some money and order it from rpelectronics.com. They are close (ish) to where I live, and the much better prices offset the shipping and mishandling fees.
Also, this may sound odd, but how do you like my posting style. Why I ask is because at ModRetro, the forum I frequent the most, we're really casual (bordering on silly bordering on downright ADD) and I'm one of the best spoken people there. But everyone here seems so much more serious...or not
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