Author Topic: Thoughts on Frogger control panel (Read 16948 times)

bfauska · « **Reply #40 on:** April 07, 2007, 08:58:02 pm »

That does look better. I meant keep the curve but level it out, but it doesn't look like there is room for that so this solution is probably best.

Timoe · « **Reply #41 on:** April 08, 2007, 11:20:09 am »

Here is what the shape and what not of my final panel will look like.

-T

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #42 on:** April 08, 2007, 06:52:55 pm »

So Tim, your just going to cut my rectangle design and fit it to the shape of your cp right. Didn't you also say not to worry about the yellow border?

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #43 on:** April 08, 2007, 06:56:04 pm »

Ok so I made some more changes to my design as well, don't know if they will stay. The final dimension of my control panel will work at 19 inches by 9 inches. I did the artwork at 20*10 just in case. I definately like the grass on the right side of the road, and it will keep the line from getting cut off.

What does everyone think of the frogger words on the grass, I think I'm going to remove it but just thought I'd add it to see.

Also Tim, I have left the buttons/trackball on there, but am wondering if you could still do the button and trackball cut without them. Just let me know what you want me to do.

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #44 on:** April 08, 2007, 06:56:54 pm »

I would also love to put some tiny cars on the road driving towards the frogs, but couldn't find any graphics.

Timoe · « **Reply #45 on:** April 08, 2007, 08:04:23 pm »

for the buttons, trackball and joystick (on your panel and mine) it would be better to put small crosses in a contrasting color. I will use the crosses to mark the center of my drill point.

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #46 on:** April 08, 2007, 08:19:32 pm »

alright I think I can do that, for the buttons and the joystick. On the track ball, do you just want me to put an x in the center? If you think you can use your judgement on it that is fine. I don't care if its centered up and down, just as long as its in the middle of the road.

Timoe · « **Reply #47 on:** April 08, 2007, 08:28:53 pm »

you should put an x to center the trackball

Timoe · « **Reply #48 on:** April 09, 2007, 09:08:44 am »

t-molding, button and trackball color ideas. I noticed that the hap trackball does not seem to come in green with the ps2/usb harness. but if you add one of those new, small, groovy game gear spinners you can plug the trackball into the spinner for an optical encoder.

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #49 on:** April 09, 2007, 08:09:06 pm »

I think I'm just going to go with the white trackball I think it will look find on the pavement part. I don't know if he'll ever use the spinner. I'm trying to think of some games he's played that would use them. I bet he woun't even know what one was lol

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Do you think I should keep the frogger words on the right? Also would it be possible to build mine in a complete rectangle on this one. I think it would look better that way with this design.

I'm almost done with the changes for your stuff.

Timoe · « **Reply #50 on:** April 09, 2007, 09:37:05 pm »

I was just throwing out ideas. I think a white trackball would look great. You may want to jump on that deal then.

yeah, I hardly use my spinner that I have.

As for the frogger on the side. I think it looks cool but you do already have it at the top of the panel.

I'd be happy to make the panel a rectangle. Do you want it to slope toward the front like your panel does?

Timoe · « **Reply #51 on:** April 09, 2007, 09:39:47 pm »

I was thinking of puting two mouse buttons on the left side of the box. You could use them as mouse buttons if you wanted for navigating in windows and what not. Most trackballs have a button wiring harness already so....

what do you think?

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #52 on:** April 10, 2007, 07:27:21 am »

I think the two buttons on the side is a great idea. Not sure if I know what you mean by the panel sloping, but is 630 in the morning so I could still be asleep lol I sent him a pm about the trackball

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #53 on:** April 10, 2007, 07:30:03 am »

Ok I thought about it for a second and I think I see what your saying on the slop. Not sure what do you think. It going to primarily sit on someone's lap or on a coffee table and hook to the 65 inch tv.

Timoe · « **Reply #54 on:** April 10, 2007, 08:06:07 am »

ergonomically speaking it should slope alittle. The Pelican Real Arcade sticks for consoles have a slope and they are a lap top controler.

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #55 on:** April 10, 2007, 02:43:13 pm »

That will be fine then.

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #56 on:** April 10, 2007, 06:01:57 pm »

Don't have "Frogger" on the CPO twice. Makes it look cheap like one of those Target cabs. Keep the one that's on the side.

And for the love of God, Put the tire tread back in there! It it gives it a fun factor like the original game had next to the monitor. You don't want it looking all slick and polished like it was made in '07, do you?

I tried to make my to classic mame cabinets look like they would have looked if they were made back in the 80's. I think it looks way cooler.

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #57 on:** April 10, 2007, 07:32:25 pm »

If I take the one of the top it leaves an empty spot. Do you have any suggestions for what to put there?

csa3d · « **Reply #58 on:** April 11, 2007, 12:37:09 am »

Quote from: koolmoecraig on April 10, 2007, 06:01:57 pm

Don't have "Frogger" on the CPO twice. Makes it look cheap like one of those Target cabs. Keep the one that's on the side.

And for the love of God, Put the tire tread back in there! It it gives it a fun factor like the original game had next to the monitor. You don't want it looking all slick and polished like it was made in '07, do you?

I tried to make my to classic mame cabinets look like they would have looked if they were made back in the 80's. I think it looks way cooler.

I dunno.. I really think the old frogger cabs could use some '07 lovin'. They are pretty ugly. Love the game, not a fan of the package. I'd totally agree on just about any other 80s game.

-csa

Pongo · « **Reply #59 on:** April 11, 2007, 12:48:11 am »

My opinion(s) in case you want a few more.

1. Only one frogger on the CPO. I would probably keep the top one. I like the frogger word on the side, but I think that if you made any of the #2 changes to the road then that side could look a bit cluttered. Also, I agree that the center might look empty and I have no suggestions for that.

2. The road should either have the cars added to it, or bring back the tire tread instead. If you need I can knock out a few cars for you to put in there.

Just my .02

edit: here's a quick race car in a style that might work for the cars.

Timoe · « **Reply #60 on:** April 11, 2007, 07:02:31 am »

NICE race car idea!

bfauska · « **Reply #61 on:** April 11, 2007, 11:01:04 am »

Cute car, it looks like a car themed 8 button CP with a TB on the left.

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #62 on:** April 11, 2007, 01:55:36 pm »

Thats great pongo. I had actually thought of adding the cars, but couldn't find any vectors. If you could make some that would be great.

I also thought of what I could do to add a little more to the top and center. I've been looking for a vector of a lilly pad to put below the buttons, and then maybe smallers ones around in the water. If anyone knows where I could find something like that I'd appreciate it.

Thanks for the comments.

Timoe · « **Reply #63 on:** April 13, 2007, 05:38:46 pm »

Stephen,

I was thinking that I might like to have the yellow directional arrows from one of your earlier renderings.

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #64 on:** April 13, 2007, 05:55:31 pm »

Sure let me find the image I used and I'll add it in

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #65 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:14:37 pm »

I sent the jpeg to your email. I've also got a tracking number for the trackball, I'll get it to you later.

Timoe · « **Reply #66 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:57:25 pm »

sweet.

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #67 on:** April 15, 2007, 03:48:57 pm »

Alright I have a slightly different idea on the table now. As much as I liked the frogger on the side, I thought the one on top was more necessary. Instead I have replaced it with a row of the tiny frogs. The big change is the trackball however.

I have placed a big frog over where the trackball will be mounted, and if I can find someone to trade out my white track ball for a green one, I think it would give the appear of the trackball with legs. I used the templete Tim provided so it should be the same size. If it is only the legs should show, and the rest of the frog would be cut out.

This isn't a definately I wanted some opinions on it though:

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #68 on:** April 18, 2007, 10:16:02 am »

Any comments on the new design?

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #69 on:** April 24, 2007, 03:52:05 am »

Why not use the tire tread image that runs next to the monitor like on the original one?

http://www.klov.com/images/F/cFrogger.jpg

I think the close you stay to looking like the original, the cooler it will look. Here are pictures of my Q*bert and Rally-X panels as examples.

GoPodular.com · « **Reply #70 on:** April 24, 2007, 02:34:50 pm »

I did a frogger panel and stayed fairly close to the original color-wise, but added a little:

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #71 on:** April 24, 2007, 05:49:16 pm »

I do like the way it currently looks, but I may try it with the treads instead of the street. If I did this I'd probably take the right side with the frogs off as well. Its still along time before I have to decide.

Podular I really like that design especially with the frog looking up at you.

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #72 on:** April 24, 2007, 09:55:23 pm »

Well I made another version with your advice. Not sure if I like it yet though I still need to play around with it.

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #73 on:** April 24, 2007, 10:10:28 pm »

And one more time

I actually kind of like this one. I had to export it to photoshop in order to get the treads right, but I think it looks really good. I like how the little frogs go towards the way of the trackball kinda like arrows. I'll probably make a poll and see which one everyone likes.

GoPodular.com · « **Reply #74 on:** April 25, 2007, 11:07:14 am »

I like that last one with the full tread pattern. The only issue I see is the legs on the trackball. Someone may think you use the trackball to jump.

Of course if they don't know how to play frogger... they better be under the age of 5.

What if you used a black trackball and tossed a few cars in there?

(That's a great car btw Pongo)

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #75 on:** April 26, 2007, 04:36:28 pm »

I like your design, but I still really like the idea of having the green trackball. I'll change it up a little in illustrator and see how it goes.

csa3d · « **Reply #76 on:** April 27, 2007, 12:29:46 am »

I kind of feel as though you have a vector frog, and somehow feel the need to stick it everywhere

I second the car on road motif.

-csa


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