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paigeoliver:
Very interesting concept, although it is entirely unneeded since you  could simply redo the top panel so the trackball goes between the joysticks. I KNOW for a fact it will fit since I am staring at a control panel the exact same width that has a streetfighter layout with a 3" trackball inbetween the positions.

General note to everyone. The trackball itself provides ample room between players, more room is not required. (A 3" trackball with the other player stations right up against the plate still places the players farther apart than basically every classic cab other than Mario Bros).

Also, since you need to make a new top panel anyway, you should put it between the sides and not over them.

Finally to the guy asking about the power supply. If you are talking about the AR II board the just order a rebuild kit from Bob Roberts. I have used them, they rock. Although you should also realize that pole position is the most unreliable game Atari ever made, and your problems probably go way past power supply. The pros generally won't even mess with Pole Positions anymore.

MoonDog:

--- Quote from: paigeoliver on October 28, 2004, 04:42:27 am ---Very interesting concept, although it is entirely unneeded since you  could simply redo the top panel so the trackball goes between the joysticks. I KNOW for a fact it will fit since I am staring at a control panel the exact same width that has a streetfighter layout with a 3" trackball inbetween the positions.

Also, since you need to make a new top panel anyway, you should put it between the sides and not over them.
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Well, it might fit on top with a streetfighter layout, but I've added extra buttons to the left of the joystick that I don't want to sacrifice.  I actually considered going with a 4 button layout on the right since I'm not big into fighters and I think that would give me the space I needed.   In the end I figured it would probably be best to have all 6 buttons for the games that need them.

I think I will try to make the panel fit between the sides.  See above post as to why it is that way.  I think I can cut down the wood side supports that are part of the original panel and drop it in.  The comments about this are good because it has made me realize it would be a good idea to take some extra time and make it fit.

Gunstar Hero:
Paige: I have the same cab, with basically the same layout (2 P360s, SF 6 button layout) and I tried for days to get a 2.25 trackball to fit in there... with the mounting plate it was just no good. The mountable space is 22.75 x 11.

I would LOVE to have a trackball, but I could never get the spacing right. If someone can give me a diagram/spacing info hook up I'd love them forever.

The Man:

--- Quote from: paigeoliver on October 28, 2004, 04:42:27 am ---Finally to the guy asking about the power supply. If you are talking about the AR II board the just order a rebuild kit from Bob Roberts. I have used them, they rock. Although you should also realize that pole position is the most unreliable game Atari ever made, and your problems probably go way past power supply. The pros generally won't even mess with Pole Positions anymore.

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Well it isn't the AR II board; it's the transformer in the bottom on the case actually.  The transformer just keeps clicking and blowing the (I think, I'm at work and don't remember) F4 20 amp fuse.  I've disconnected the monitor and get the same result, so I don't think its monitor related.  I've tried everything suggested on this board and google with no luck.  Just thought I would try replacing the transformer before I part it out.  Really fun game and the kids love it.  It is the heaviest game I have ever had to move, so I was hopping to fix it.

Sorry again for the off topic.
TM

neuromancer:
That's a great idea! It keeps the main panel clean, and allows the trackball to be used when needed. In fact, you could use the ball to navigate the os without "deploying" it.

I have used those brass supports, and they're OK, but I think I might make an additional wooden support for the middle and use a piano hinge along the joint.

As long as it's working for you no reason to change it though!

I think I'll steal it for mine! I'll probably add a spinner to it too, and maybe a dedicated 4 way off to the side. I'll need to think long and hard about that, and be really, really careful about how high it is!!!

Bob

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