monza Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I'm happy enough with my current Hyperspin install that it's finally time to buy the hardware to go into the cabinet. See below for the list of items I'm thinking of purchasing, would apprecaite some feedback (if I'm missing something crucial or getting the wrong type of whatever) Remember that I have an old 2nd hand cab that I'm going to gut, making my own control panel. Being based in NZ my options for buying are a bit more limited due to the cost of shipping from the US. I've found what looks to me a good place in Australia to buy from, would rather buy the lot from one place and only pay the one shipping fee. At this stage I'm aiming to build a basic cab for sf2, so going for 2 joysticks with 6 buttons each Ipac2 http://www.ozstick.com.au/product/i-pac2-keyboard-encoder/ Ipac USB Cable http://www.ozstick.com.au/product/usb-cable-ultimarc/ Buttons http://www.ozstick.com.au/product/classic-dimpletop-pushbutton/ Coin Button http://www.ozstick.com.au/product/coin-button/ Joystick http://www.ozstick.com.au/product/sanwa-joystick/ Wiring Kit http://www.ozstick.com.au/product/wiring-kit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snstay Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 68.00 for an ipac-2? Ultramarc has them cheaper i think they are like 40.00 there. I do like the wireing harness though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monza Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 68.00 for an ipac-2? Ultramarc has them cheaper i think they are like 40.00 there. I do like the wireing harness though. Don't forget Ozstick prices are in Australian dollars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalzoic Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 The only thing I'd mention is that if you want to be able to play up-to date, modern PC games on your cab then you might want different controls. What you're building is basically what I have, but I found it doesn't do the trick. So I'm re-building my CP with 8 buttons (P1 & P2) and replacing my 8-way sticks with Ultimarc U360's since they are also analog and can be mapped as a mouse. If you don't care about that then you should be good (other than spinner/twin-stick games) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monza Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 The only thing I'd mention is that if you want to be able to play up-to date, modern PC games on your cab then you might want different controls. What you're building is basically what I have, but I found it doesn't do the trick. So I'm re-building my CP with 8 buttons (P1 & P2) and replacing my 8-way sticks with Ultimarc U360's since they are also analog and can be mapped as a mouse. If you don't care about that then you should be good (other than spinner/twin-stick games) Thanks for the heads up, at this stage I'm not planning on playing modern PC games on it. I can't think of any Mame arcade games that I remember that used a spinner/twin stick so not worrying about that at this stage. Which 6 button layout did you go for? The classic symetrical two rows of three or the more Neo-geo freindly style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalzoic Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Thanks for the heads up, at this stage I'm not planning on playing modern PC games on it. I can't think of any Mame arcade games that I remember that used a spinner/twin stick so not worrying about that at this stage. Which 6 button layout did you go for? The classic symetrical two rows of three or the more Neo-geo freindly style? Don't go with a straight lined symmetrical 6. It's uncomfortable. Hold on and I'll post you some templates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monza Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Awesome, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalzoic Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Here check these out. I recommend printing out a few at normal size to try them and see what works naturally with your hand.http://www.slagcoin.com/joystick/layout.htmlI'm going with this one: This layout uses the standard Japanese arcade design, but the proportions are set so the buttons fit together more evenly and closely. The buttons form equilateral triangles and a square. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalzoic Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Twinsticks for: Robotron Smash Tv Assault Rotary games: Bermuda TriangleCaliber 50 OpticalDowntownGondomaniaGuerilla WarHeavy BarrelIkari WarriorsVictory RoadIkari IIIMidnight ResistanceSAR Search And RescueTime SoldiersTNK IIITouchdown Fever Spinners in: Tempest Zwackery (is that what it's called?...) TronForgotten WorldsCrater RaiderKozmik KroozrMad PlanetsAztaracVictory FrontlineTin StarWild WesternSheriff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monza Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Here check these out. I recommend printing out a few at normal size to try them and see what works naturally with your hand. http://www.slagcoin.com/joystick/layout.html I'm going with this one: This layout uses the standard Japanese arcade design, but the proportions are set so the buttons fit together more evenly and closely. The buttons form equilateral triangles and a square. Thanks, printed this out and does seem to fit my hand quite well. You might have convinced me to go with 8 buttons each too, guess it can't hurt to have the extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monza Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Twinsticks for: Robotron Smash Tv Assault Rotary games: Bermuda Triangle Caliber 50 Optical Downtown Gondomania Guerilla War Heavy Barrel Ikari Warriors Victory Road Ikari III Midnight Resistance SAR Search And Rescue Time Soldiers TNK III Touchdown Fever Spinners in: Tempest Zwackery (is that what it's called?...) Tron Forgotten Worlds Crater Raider Kozmik Kroozr Mad Planets Aztarac Victory Frontline Tin Star Wild Western Sheriff Didn't play any of these back in the day except Ikari Warriors on the Amiga, which just used a normal 8 way joystick. Also don't think my cab will have room for anything more, will do some measuring.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monza Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Parcel arrived today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMPLYAUSTIN Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Defo go for the 8 button config. Good shout for the 360s too. I am also a fan of trackballs too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisvond Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 On the subject....... Can anyone advise the top couple of online arcade hardware suppliers? USA/Australia/Asia. Is there a couple of companies that are above the rest or is it all pretty standard across the board? Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalzoic Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 On the subject....... Can anyone advise the top couple of online arcade hardware suppliers? USA/Australia/Asia. Is there a couple of companies that are above the rest or is it all pretty standard across the board? Much appreciated. http://www.ultimarc.com/ is where you'll find switching joysticks, Ultralux buttons, the various iPacs and LED controllers, U360 controllers, wiring harnesses etc... The only thing you'd probably need to order elsewhere would be coin doors (their selection sucks) or if you wanted cheapo parts instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisvond Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Much appreciated Metalzoic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailervert Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Here check these out. I recommend printing out a few at normal size to try them and see what works naturally with your hand. http://www.slagcoin.com/joystick/layout.html I'm going with this one: This layout uses the standard Japanese arcade design, but the proportions are set so the buttons fit together more evenly and closely. The buttons form equilateral triangles and a square. This is the same set up that I use. I do not have the analog sticks, just the 8way. I works great for ps1 & ps2 as long as the game uses the Dpad for movement, otherwise no so good. The button layout works pretty well it takes a little getting used to playing that way. I have found that most of the time I just pull out the 360 pad for most newer games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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