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Franken admin panel for MAME
severdhed:
--- Quote from: UFO on September 18, 2013, 06:18:07 pm ---
I don't find it complicated or inconvenient typing a capital 'A' using the shift-key and the lower-case 'a' key. And I don't miss not having having a dedicated 'A' button.
It just seems overkill to me.
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Very well said
shponglefan:
--- Quote from: UFO on September 18, 2013, 06:18:07 pm ---I don't find it complicated or inconvenient typing a capital 'A' using the shift-key and the lower-case 'a' key. And I don't miss not having having a dedicated 'A' button.
It just seems overkill to me.
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Apples and bananas. Computer keyboards are not arcade panels and vise-versa.
At any rate, it might seem overkill to you, but the beauty of this hobby is everyone gets to build their own. Then they can tailor their machines to their personal wants, needs, etc. Personally, I like a few admin buttons for simplicity and convenience. Yes, I find it nicer and easier than having to use shifted buttons; especially not having to explain to people how to exit or pause a game, or put up an instruction card.
And given the relative number of buttons on a typical 2P, a few extra admin buttons doesn't change much.
The bottom line is this: there is nothing wrong or strange about having admin buttons. And there is nothing wrong or strange about not having them. Each option has its relative strengths and weaknesses.
jimmer:
--- Quote from: UFO on September 18, 2013, 06:10:17 pm ---I can't get my head round why anyone has dedicated 'admin' buttons.
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I'm having swappable panels. My Q*bert panel will have 4 direction inputs and that's it. Try shifting that into a useable admin system.
Maybe I should have also said that this is not just for me. I'm thinking about machines I build for other people, so simplicity of use is key here.
UFO:
@shponglefan - I have no problem or "issue" with you having admin buttons - heck have hundreds, its up to you. The fact is that they are not needed, and I don't want to end up with a messy CP.
I did play with the idea of having one dedicated admin button - but then I thought - "why?"
@jimmer - your's is a whole different ball game and brings it's own unique problems. Still, I am assuming you will always have access to a P1 or P2 button? That's where my admins are mapped to via the joystick.
BTW, you have a dedicated Q*Bert panel? :dizzy:
michelevit:
How often are you using those admin buttons? (credit, player one, player two aside)
10 buttons @ 3 dollars each and you are spending more than that wireless keyboard.
Once your cabinet is set up you don't need to access the configuration menus.
The wireless keyboard is perfect solution. You don't want enable your friends to muck things up.
Nothing worse than a well intended guest remapping keys to all your games during game night, while your paying the pizza delivery guy.
If you need to remap buttons when you swap control panels, just have complete separate MAME install for each dedicated panel.
A big plus of wireless keyboard is I can setup a cab and tuck it away on the shelf or in a drawer. I don't worry about guests or worse friends of guests who can muck things up.
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