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MydknyteStyrm:
Im a bit confused. Basically what this chart means is that I can use two buttons on one lead on my ipac?
mgb:
When counting inputs for buttons, remember that not every button needs its
own input. In your case, the flipper buttons can be paralleled off player buttons as they
will not be used at the same time.
For stick mounting, I'm a firm believer in using carriage bolts as opposed to blind mounts.
And they don't look bad. As a matter of fact, they're more arcade authentic.
Remember also that all stick bolt patterns are not the same.
Basically you have the so called American pattern which is what the
Happ sticks, U360s and Sanwa Jlws use
And then you have the smaller Japanese pattern which the
Sanwa JLFs, Seimitsus and Zippyys use.
Also remember, as has been hot topic here lately, to properly orient
Your player 3 & 4 sticks so up is up.
PL1:
--- Quote from: MydknyteStyrm on December 16, 2013, 05:37:28 pm ---Im a bit confused. Basically what this chart means is that I can use two buttons on one lead on my ipac?
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Yes, the MAME keyboard default for Player 1 Button 4 is left shift, same as Left Lower Flipper.
By wiring the MAME button "backwards" like the first diagram shows, you can press either button to get the same output from the encoder.
Scott
MydknyteStyrm:
Makes sense. Thanks!
My next question is a analog flight stick. I suppose I won't need one because of the Ultrastik's capability to change from 2-4-8-49 and analog. Or should I have a dedicated stick?
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keilmillerjr:
--- Quote from: MydknyteStyrm on December 16, 2013, 05:06:29 pm ---Actually I miscounted. I need 37 buttons based on my CP design.
5 admin buttons (Esc, Pause, Genre (for Hyperspin), F2 service, and an extra just in case I need something)
4 Coin buttons
4 Start buttons
6 Buttons for P1
6 Buttons for P2
4 Buttons for P3
4 Buttons for P4
2 Flipper buttons for VP and Future Pinball (on side of CP)
2 Nudge buttons for pinball
And now that I think of it, I need a plunger button for the pinball games as well.
So that totals 38 buttons.
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Gotcha. I didn't realize you were doing pinball as well.
Genre could be one of the player 1 action buttons. Mame f2 service is not a normal gameplay action. It's an administrative function, and should be used with a keyboard you connect when necessary. Just my idea. Less buttons is more in my opinion. :p
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