Check out my new control panel

[rockmes]

2 x Happs competition joysticks, 1 x J-stick 4way,2 1/4 inch trackball from Ultimarc and all the buttons l will ever need.

Or have a look at my site:
http://members.optusnet.com.au/rockmes1/gallery.html

[GameOver]

Nice work!  No spinner, eh? 

[rockmes]

thats why l have left that gap up the top near the J-stick.
Do you guys reakon l need it??
seriously how many games would l use it for?
Could l go without it?

[tommy]

I hate to say this as your panel is all done, is it me or do the buttons seem too far away from eachother? 

[rockmes]

l dont know but it feels comfortable to me. How far in millimeters do they have to be??

[dphirschler]

If you are comfortable with it, I wouldn't worry.  However, I agree with Tommy.  I like my buttons a little closer together too.

As for spinner games, if you can get by without Tempest, Tron, Omega Race, Arkanoid and other paddle games, and many driving games, you'll be fine.  I am probably missing some biggies though.


Darryl

[Dire Radiant]

Depends on the size of your hands I suppose. I like mine as close as possible but someone with big hands might find my layout too cramped.

[rockmes]

l've got huge hands, dont worry about that.

[rockmes]

what spinner do you think l could find in Australia, cos l dont want to buy from offshore?
Help all you Aussie  mamers!

[Bones]

what spinner do you think l could find in Australia, cos l dont want to buy from offshore?

I know Ozstick can't help you regardless of what the web page says. I spent a fortune with him when I purchased a LOT of components and then after going back he offered little to no support in sourcing a spinner.

I also made the decision not to purchase outside of Australia but with the growing dismal customer service this country has to offer the desire is shrinking.

I am seriously considering placing a Happs order. PM me if you are keen and we can share some freight.

You always have the option to make your own? There are a couple of good tutorials around.

[Thenasty]

here is a link to build your own spinner

http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=10;action=display;threadid=17522

[rockmes]

Hey Brokenbones1 , l bought my Happs Competition joysticks fron a store in NSW:

http://www.highway.net.au/parts/buttons_and_joysticks.html
really good to deal with.