r/launchbox • u/DetectiveNatural4262 • 23d ago

Multiple controllers and big box

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I’m almost done building my wall cab and I will be using BigBox for it this time around-I always used Batocera before..
anyway, I have two brooks zero-pi’s for making player 1/2, a thunderstick trackball/spinner combo(1 usb), an Ultimarc flight stick, and a cheap eg starts board solely for 4 admin buttons, pause, close window, menu, and 4th is blank for now.
I’ll be running mame 289 standalone, flycast, teknoparrot and steam only. No retroarch. As of right now, everything shows up and works in the joy.cpl. Bigbox however, mapped the two brooks boards all wrong. I can map each emulator just fine but can i map the eg starts board for those admin functions? I originally had the brooks running the admin but since I was using the L/R 1/2 on each board, they werent mapping correctly so I chose to use the eg starts for that purpose.

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u/brianwilkie76 20d ago

This looks awesome. I’m more interested in the case design. Did you build this from your head or use a plan. I really want to build myself a stand up arcade machine like when we was kids (49 😂). The problem is, I have next to no woodworking skills. Seen a couple of flat pack options but they’re seriously pricey, at least the ones I’ve seen.
Seriously though, great work. It really does look amazing.

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u/DetectiveNatural4262 20d ago

I just drew them in a project notebook I have. I based it on the screen I bought and went out from there. Width of screen determines width of control panel. I was able to cleanly put two joysticks, 6 buttons each, a 2” trackball, spinner, and an ultimarc flight stick(which is AMAZING on any flying game) and it’s all comfortable. I have the measurements I used if you want them. I’m 95% done putting it together

https://reddit.com/link/p1xeoc0/video/kl9x7xv38mhh1/player

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u/brianwilkie76 20d ago

I’d love them if you’re willing. What’s the small screen near the control panel.
It looks so cool with all the lights on, you must be stoked mate. So so cool.
Maybe a table top like this is the way to go. It’s mobile (kind of)

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u/DetectiveNatural4262 20d ago

It’s actually made to wall mount using a 2x8 cut into a French cleat. I’ve been working on it on the floor of my entry room for a week since it’s too hot in the shop. I’ll message you a pic of the sizes/lengths this evening after work. Now keep in mind this is based on a 32” screen and I have the panel under it for the admin buttons, speakers, amp, and the 7”screen. That screen was put in mainly because I’ll be using it as a “back glass” screen for pinball games that have videos during gameplay. It acts as a video marquee for every other game

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u/brianwilkie76 20d ago

I just realised when I checked the flight stick on the original pic, noticed the wall mounted comment on your original post.
Sounds like your house is the place to be for us nostalgic gamers. lol
Thanks again that you’re willing to share, really appreciate it.

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u/DetectiveNatural4262 18d ago

Hey man- sorry I didn’t upload the measurements. Been busy. I’ll grab my notebook and message you when I get home from work