MiSTer FPGA Forum

Tiled boards with edge connectors would probably struggle to sit flush / line up against each other. Also, if you want to be able to change spacing for comfort, you’d definitely want the ribbon solution. Just spitballing here: If all of the controls are “discrete”, simple IR comms would work. But not so simple for trackballs or steering wheels etc....

Yeah, inductive is a thing: https://www.balluff.com/en-dk/products/ ... perPage=10. A measly $1400 per pair. Yeah, that might meet the definition of “over-engineered”

Very expensive: Indeed. I was thinking maybe 3 different layouts, certainly not one per game. Such as 4 directional, 8 directional, and driving wheel. Modular is a very interesting challenge. The nice thing about your suggestion is also the adaptability between 1/2 player (or more) so that e.g. a single player isn’t standing off-center. Nice. Ribbo...

I’ve just kindled a retro bug, and a MiSTerCade is definitely on my TODO list. So thank you to everyone for contributing here. These are some thoughts I’ve had. As a newb, I’d appreciate feedback. @seastalker, I think swappable panels are a must. There’s lots of physical connector options available to route the signals… ironically old console cartr...