patricknn Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I'm preparing the parts for my first arcadeI'm looking for good push buttons and I found this kit: http://www.amazon.com/Easyget-Cabinet-Raspberry-RetroPie-Projects/dp/B01DKAGJZQ?ie=UTF8&colid=36OA3VJFMKL7U&coliid=I2B0WMNLGVZ3AC&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttlThis kit already comes with a encoder board that I don't know if it is goodShould I buy this Kit with this kind of encoder board or should I use a board like IPac by ultimarc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damageinc86 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 It seems like ipacs are solid. I am going to buy one, but don't have any experience with them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progets Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Most like the ipac. RocketLaucher has additional features for it and HS/RL/MAME all use keyboard type command by default and so does the ipac. The buttons in the picture look like they are snap-in type for a metal panel. Are you using a metal panel? For a wooden panel you would want longer buttons (for 3/4" wood) with nuts. I would also think you would want more than 16 buttons. 16 seems like the bare minimum and you should consider admin buttons to make control easier for others and provide additional features. I personally would spend the few extra bucks and buy the pieces separately instead of a kit so you can get exactly what you want. You'll have a decent amount of time and money it to this so you shouldn't cut corners on the controls. ipac = $40 joystick x 2 = $50 buttons x 24 = $50 wire & connectors = $10 total = $150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalzoic Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 iPac. And I wouldn't buy that kit. If you're building a cab do it right from the beginning. Use good parts otherwise what's the point? Buy your parts from one of the actual arcade control stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricknn Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 iPac. And I wouldn't buy that kit. If you're building a cab do it right from the beginning. Use good parts otherwise what's the point? Buy your parts from one of the actual arcade control stores. What about the sanwa buttons? I want good buttons for fighting games Can you give me the address of these arcade stores? I don't live in USA so I need to find stores which delivers fast and accept international credit cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalzoic Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 www.ultimarc.com that's where you can get the various iPacs and really good gear such as rotary joysticks, U360's pre-wired LED harnesses, Ultralux buttons etc.... In the UK I believe. www.groovygamegear.com Haven't used them myself, but the word seems good. This is where you get the cool coin slot buttons. Different LED packages than Ultimarc. www.paradisearcadeshop.com Not sure about this one... Sanwa buttons are great (sizing is a bit odd if I remember right?...) as will be the other major/good brands. Just stay away from cheap sh***** Ebay and Amazon knock-off crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricknn Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 www.ultimarc.com that's where you can get the various iPacs and really good gear such as rotary joysticks, U360's pre-wired LED harnesses, Ultralux buttons etc.... In the UK I believe. www.groovygamegear.com Haven't used them myself, but the word seems good. This is where you get the cool coin slot buttons. Different LED packages than Ultimarc. www.paradisearcadeshop.com Not sure about this one... Sanwa buttons are great (sizing is a bit odd if I remember right?...) as will be the other major/good brands. Just stay away from cheap sh***** Ebay and Amazon knock-off crap. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heykool69 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I bought a similar kit from ebay for my first build. It's okay. Nothing wrong with it. It work. I gotta say it's hard to do or build everything right the first time around. That's why on my second build, it got better. Mainly from what to avoid from the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shitoken Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I got my ipac board and rgb buttons from Ultimarc - Andy , He is very helpful and give good after service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricknn Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 What you guys think about this online store? https://www.focusattack.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalzoic Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 What you guys think about this online store? https://www.focusattack.com/ Never heard of them. Looks like they have some good stuff mixed in with some crap. Didn't compare prices, but as long as you buy quality stuff you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricknn Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Never heard of them. Looks like they have some good stuff mixed in with some crap. Didn't compare prices, but as long as you buy quality stuff you should be fine. Their price are ok, they also sells ultimarc boards and deliver faster in USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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