I've got extra buttons, what else can/should I control with them?

[vetteguy112233]

I just ordered all new buttons and joysticks, so I took out the old ones. I want to do something with them, but not sure exactly what. Any ideas would be appreciated.

My cabinet is a 2 player (for now). Each player has a joystick, 6 buttons, P1 select and P2 select. I'm thinking of putting a green button in the corner for PC power on. I'll probably put a red one in the other corner to act as ESCAPE, so I can stop using the SHIFT function of my Ipac. I've also got 2 white buttons that will go on the side to serve as flipper buttons for pinball.

I have no need for volume buttons, because my sound is ran through my home stereo system.

[mrclean]

"p" button for pause  / "enter" button. "tab" button.

[Jack Burton]

Build an arcade stick.

[vetteguy112233]

Whats an arcade stick?

[Jack Burton]

It's like a homemade X-arcade.

hundreds of examples here:

http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=115479

[csa3d]

If you have an extra red one, you could make a button that is labeled "do not push", like on this episode of Ren and Stimpy..



-csa

[Mauzy]

If you have an extra red one, you could make a button that is labeled "do not push", like on this episode of Ren and Stimpy..



-csa

Wow. Flash back...

Anyhow, I spent weeks trying to think of neat stuf to do with extra arcade buttons. I could never pull off any of the designs, but my brother managed to set up some relay system to where the lights in the basement were controlled by a red arcade button on the wall. Looked sweet...

[doctorhifi]

how about "save" and "load"

[severdhed]

i'd say make a new control panel that you can sit on your lap or coffee table and use with console games (using a gamepad hack or something)

[venkman]

If you have an extra red one, you could make a button that is labeled "do not push", like on this episode of Ren and Stimpy..



-csa

hehe brilliant space cadet csa3d.

how about you replace the buttons on your mouse with arcade buttons, or add a start button to your car.

[mr_doles]

I need a red button you could send it to me. 

[Aceldamor]

Pinball buttons for the side of your CP?

[Ginsu Victim]

Pinball buttons for the side of your CP?

I've also got 2 white buttons that will go on the side to serve as flipper buttons for pinball.

[Aceldamor]

Pinball buttons for the side of your CP?

I've also got 2 white buttons that will go on the side to serve as flipper buttons for pinball.

Perhaps I should have clarified....tilt left, tilt right. Also could use for multi button pinballs like "The Shadow"

[Ginsu Victim]

I don't think he was asking what you meant. I think he just missed the part where you said you were doing it.