Posted by TL Westgate on 6, 2000 at 1:27 PM:
I have decided to build a MAME cabinet. Computers and woodworking are not a problem for me. Where I'll trip up is in building the controller panel.
First off, since I am only concentrating on classic games (Space Invaders, Asteroids, Defender, etc) I figure for each stick I only need 3 buttons. I've seen some panels with 6 buttons per stick. This would be overkill for me, don'tcha think?
Also, I want to throw a trackball (Crystal Castles, Marble Madness, Missile Command) in, and a spinner (Tempest is my main reason for doing this!!!!). So, please throw in any suggestions: a 2 stick (3 buttons each) panel with trackball/spinner in the middle oughta do just fine, right?
And, also, is there anyone out there savvy enough to build this for me? Of course, I would pay you for it. I am in Orlando, but if you are far away we can email schematics to ensure it'll marry with my cab once it's done.
Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!