I spent yesterday finalizing the control panel for the arcade. My original idea was to use the graphics I designed, but use the X-Arcade Tankstick as a template for the buttons. I took apart my X-Arcade, labeled all the wires and buttons, and measured the holes. Instead of the standard American button setup, I decided to switch it to a Japanese setup where the buttons are more lined up with the shape of your hand. That way it will be more comfortable playing and easier to access buttons. I am still going to use all of the components of the X-Arcade just not the actual shell and layout that it originally came in. When I first started designing my arcade I thought I would drop in the Tankstick and not have to make my own control panel, but I think this will give the arcade a more cohesive look. At the moment, my buttons are black, but I was thinking about purchasing some translucent blue ones. That way I can light them up with some LED lighting, but that's an extra expense that I might hold off on for now.
3 comments:
How did this turn out? I would love to use this as a templet...
Can you share your a template / PSD / AI file?
Is there any way to get a copy of your control panel. I would like to use it on a cabinet I'm bulding
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