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NickG:
I am still using the x-arcade encoder from my Tankstick, and will continue to do so until somebody can prove that there is another encoder which I can connect to multiple consoles and offers the same price/performance, or until I finally get around to hacking a bunch of controllers, whichever happens first.  Until then, I am going to swap my Tankstick Joysticks out for some U360s, and connect the discrete mode outputs to my X-arcade encoder, to have the best of both worlds. 
If you are going to build a big cabinet the control panel may be too small as is - maybe alright for a 19-20" screen cab, though. If you are limited on resources it would still be suitable for use as a flush cutter template, except player1 and player2 really are too close for bouts of Street Fighter and King of Fighters with your mates (depends on what kind of mates  ;)). 
If you need console adapters, then the X-arcade DIY kit is a good start. 
If you are going to utilize the advanced functions of the U360s, you should probably start with them instead.

TheAdMan:
I understand this isn't rocket science Green Giant, but until you've done it --BINGO! Either that, or I was attempting to say "before" but it was too many letters to type-- it's sometimes hard to visualize exactly what to do & what parts to buy, for example Ripperman asked what plates and springs he needs to use for u360 joystick but nobody has yet answered that question for him, it's little questions like that that us noobs get hung up on.

4Aaron GE:
Plates?  Springs?  Looking a the pics at ultimarc.com, it would appear that one would mount that like any other joystick - IE, it doesn't require any additional hardware, except the bolts to hold it to the CP.

Ripperman, unless you really really must have the feel you get from the U360, it would be somewhat of a waste if the primary use of the cab will be fighters, since the software won't be able to take advantage of the U360's full capabilities.  However, if you're going to play games that can take advantage of it, go for it.  For a fighter cab, I would recommend Happ Super Sticks, or Happ Competition Sticks if you're on a budget, or a Seimitsu/Sanwa stick if you like the feel of them and are feeling spendy.

genesim:

--- Quote from: kowal ---X-arcade: lack 4way mode, keyboard encoder is  crap
yes U360 is better
--- End quote ---

And the U360 lacks an EASY restrictor plate setup.   Too expensive for real feel of a 4-way so really a moot point.   

As for the ecoder bing "crap".    Do share your experience, because for me, it has worked great and you get the added benefit of cosole gameplay.

I have both that and the IPAC and I don't see a difference at all other then the fact that there is more versatility with an X-arcade going to usb/ps2/to console.

Green Giant:

--- Quote from: TheAdMan on October 04, 2007, 05:46:44 pm ---I understand this isn't rocket science Green Giant, but until you've done it --BINGO! Either that, or I was attempting to say "before" but it was too many letters to type-- it's sometimes hard to visualize exactly what to do & what parts to buy, for example Ripperman asked what plates and springs he needs to use for u360 joystick but nobody has yet answered that question for him, it's little questions like that that us noobs get hung up on.

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Yeah, I don't have U360's, but I can answer that one.  The U360 comes with everything you will need.  The extra springs give it a tighter feel along with the restrictor plate.  The restrictor plate doesn't control 4/8/49/etc-way.  It just controls how far your stick will travel and what it feels like in the edges.

But ignoring the U360, you can buy all the components that are in the xarcade for half the price.  Plus you get to tweak little settings and control the colors of the buttons.  And in the end you will be proud to call it your own.

If you have questions about 49-way, mala, ledwiz, or crap like that I can help you out.

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