Question on buttons for cabinet guys

[hlr53]

My cab is built (Williams wide body dimensions) and up on saw horses in the garage. I am ready to start button layout and hole drilling before primer. Not sure how many buttons I will have in the front of the cab? Start, Exit, Extra Ball, Launch. And how many are needed for PinballX? One or maybe two for going back and forth for table selection?

I don't have PinballX installed because I haven't had Microcenter start the PC build yet. I'm letting them build on an OpenPC case I have. I could assemble but it saves time and they warranty everything together.

 

 

 

[Carny_Priest]

I attached the available options. You don't have to use them all, but you will have to decide what is important to you. Is it authenticity or convenience? Most real tables just have a start button and perhaps a launch ball button and/or plunger. Some add an extra ball buy-in button. That's the layout I have in the front of my cab. I put an Exit and Credit buttons underneath the front of the cab. If you want to be able to use more features such as pause, view instructions, volume control, etc. then you will want to consider more

buttons.

[Umpa]

I have an exit, pause, start, launch ball and plunger button. I use my flipper buttons to change tables in pinballx. I also have a button wired behind the coin eject button on my coin door to add credits.

[Umpa]

Sorry not a plunger button but a plunger

[hlr53]

Thanks guys.

I bought the VirtuaPin set.  I also have a real Williams plunger and mounting plate (will be using Pinscape for it and nudging) and I will put the large Launch button under it.

Flipper buttons sounds good to me. I hadn't thought about using those and that is why I ask for advice :-)

[CHASER]

I use the zebs boards digital plunger and button controller  I recommend it

[hlr53]

Old pic because legs are installed now. Going to prime cab this weekend.

Need to install an EVGA GTX1060 and try to run 3 monitors using HDMI->VGA, DisplayPort -> DVI-D and

DVI-D -> DVI-D for now. Real DMD comes later when I can it budget in.

Ran over to MCM Electronics (near Parts Express in Springboro, OH) and picked up a $17.00 12V variable power supply. Going to power the 555 incandescents with 6.3V. Possibly LEDs at a later date.

Also have to get PinballX installed.

 

[Carny_Priest]

Lots of buttons. But you may be able to play some of the old Bingo games easily. Riverboat Gambler, etc.

[hlr53]

6 minutes ago, Carny_Priest said:

Lots of buttons. But you may be able to play some of the old Bingo games easily. Riverboat Gambler, etc.

I know. My first build and I really didn't know what to do with them all so I just stuck em on the front and will sort it out later. They all come apart easy if I want to print out text. 

Vitruapin plunger and mag buttons w/leaves also installed but I am going to swap out with clears and RGB LEDS. I have all the parts and just need time to solder/assemble.