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GreggB:
Thats a sweet site... where was that when I was making my layout? :)

PL1:

--- Quote from: GreggB on February 07, 2013, 07:09:07 pm ---Thats a sweet site... where was that when I was making my layout? :)

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Right where it is now -- with links from literally hundreds of threads.   :duckhunt


Scott

paigeoliver:
I hear the real pros just mold everything out of mud. All the ease of using cardboard, without having to waste money on scissors.


--- Quote from: GreggB on February 06, 2013, 10:18:40 pm ---One other thought I had... instead of using wood... use cardboard.  Works just as well and is easier to work with :)

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swirlee:
Hey all! Thanks for the advice. Reading responses and thinking more about the project I think I've finally decided on the best solution.

First of all, I think I am going to stick with designing the control panel myself. 2 joysticks, 8 buttons a piece and one track ball. @PL1 - Thanks for the link! I'll most definitely use one of these layouts! Also can't you just buy the guts of an X-Arcade or a similar product rather than wiring everything completely by hand IPAC style? I think all I would need would be one of THESE correct? The X-Arcade 2 Player BYO Arcade Encoder USB/PS2?


Then there's the monitor. @Piageoliver I think you're right about splurging for that Makvision arcade monitor. I want to see Metal Slug in all it's fat pixeled glory. I think X-Arcade is selling the same one for $50 cheaper. Any idea how a XBOX 360 would look connected to one of these? I think rather than getting a heftier PC to run modern games it would be easier to buy a used 360 for stuff like Street Fighter IV.

The PC, yeah I'll try and grab a decent used one. Too many to choose from on craigslist anyhow!

I'll do my best to document the build and I'm sure I'll have more questions as the project progresses.   

 

PL1:
If you're looking for encoders with prefab harnesses, consider the Mini-Pac Opti. with harness from Ultimarc.

Paradise has pre-crimped wires in 8 colors that you can cut to length and strip for very easy connection to screw terminals and pre-fab daisy chain grounds -- they have them in .110", .187", and .250".


--- Quote from: swirlee on February 08, 2013, 01:14:22 am ---8 buttons a piece

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What do you have in mind that takes 8 player buttons, or are you thinking 6 player buttons + Coin + Start for each player?

Not sure what additional admin buttons you have in mind -- Exit, Pause, Menu, etc.


Scott

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