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jimmer:

--- Quote from: yotsuya on September 18, 2013, 08:50:28 pm ---Still not getting the need for O - K . Wiggle the joystick or roll your own, bro.

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My Defender panel hasn't got left/right.

Also, the freshly plugged in panel doesn't work until in the game (each panel has it's own usb encoder, rather than plugging into a single encoder that does everything)

shponglefan:

--- Quote from: jimmer on September 18, 2013, 08:56:41 pm ---Also, the freshly plugged in panel doesn't work until in the game (each panel has it's own usb encoder, rather than plugging into a single encoder that does everything)

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Is there any reason you are using individual encoders wired to the panel?  It's possible to use a single encoder in the base, and then use connectors (i.e. molex or something similar) to wire everything up.

Granted it's probably more wiring work, but ultimately cheaper than using a different encoder for each panel.

HanoiBoi:
Can I ask how many panels you're thinking about doing?  From what I've read so far, it doesn't sound very logical.  Have you done any mock ups, or at least drawn out?

From what I've seen in the past, most people with modular, swappable CPs usually have spinners or driving wheels or track balls or Tron/flight/trigger sticks.

(Qbert can be played on an 8 way easily.)

For coin, pretty sure you can map just one coin button to add credits for P1 & P2, so just 1 button there should get you by.

I also think the OK buttons definitely don't belong and can be easily avoided.

As far as art work goes...will the cab art match the CPs? And, will the CP art be customized to hide any 'buttons' that you're putting on the admin strip?

BTW, is this build for you or are you making it for someone else?


PL1:

--- Quote from: jimmer on September 18, 2013, 08:56:41 pm ---Also, the freshly plugged in panel doesn't work until in the game (each panel has it's own usb encoder, rather than plugging into a single encoder that does everything)

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NOTE: This suggestion is not intended to antagonize the band of intolerant admin-o-phobes that always descend on these threads, but it probably will.  >:D

Have you considered installing a Grayhill 04A-B01 mini-joystick in your admin button lineup?



It will give you up/down for menu navigation and left/right for nag screens.

It takes up the footprint/space of just one button.

I've worked out some great under-mounting techniques and have some wiring tips if you're interested.


Scott

jimmer:

--- Quote from: PL1 on September 19, 2013, 12:44:29 am ---Have you considered installing a Grayhill 04A-B01 mini-joystick in your admin button lineup?


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I will consider that. Certainly much more intuitive than 4 buttons in a row. And I guess there are frontends that makes more use of Left/Right than the basic MAME menu does.

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