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Originally Posted by travelsonic  A few suggestions (even if some were already said): - 4 sensors / arrow, arcade layout due to the fact that it is a tried / true method with most dance simulation arcade games.
- X / O buttons separate from the U/D/L/R arrows in a separate control box
- Metal bar [DDR OR PIU/ITG style] with cushion, attached similar to how a real DDR pad's bar is since the way of adding a metal bar feature that most manufacturers use leads to a really wobbly bar.
- Corner brackets being like those in the arcade. None of those giant brackets with 4 screws that some manufacturers use - that just makes it harder to play well.
MOST IMPORTANTLY: - Parts always being available so one can fix the pad *IF* it becomes necessary
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The problem with some of these ideas is that while they are fantastic, but they are incredibly expensive.
If you consider the probable targets for these pads, you'll be aiming at 10-21 year olds, mainly students, who often don't have much money to spare.
Shipping will definitely be an issue, particularly if someone from overseas wants to buy 'em.
A workaround for that could be to make a standard and a premium pad.
Have the standard pad made using slightly lower standards in order to keep costs down, then have the premium one set up just like an arcade pad.
If you're up for two designs I mean.