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this is the layout i came up with for my arcade cabinet which i doubt will ever really get finished. i actually am planning a cocktail cabinet with only one control panel (this layout) on the long edge, for most games. there will be a simpler control panel on each short edge, a 4 way joystick and 2 buttons, for games like galaga, pacman and other simple games that play well like that.
the buttons will be laid out basically for my comfort, with a keyboard hidden beneath for pc functions. the trackball can be uses to function similar to a spinner and with 2 extra buttons at the top doubles as a mouse. with an 8-way on one panel and 4-ways on the others, i get the best of both worlds. if youve ever played pacman on a machine with an 8-way joystick, you understand why that is so important.
~james
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