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james2k2:
Hi All
After my first build of a control panel about 6 years ago, i've decided to go ahead with building a cabinet as well as a new control panel. At the moment i'm concentrating on the cabinet. I would like a cabinet that can ideally support a 17"/19"/20" 4:3 display. Attached (in the zip) are some WMF files (Windows Vector Images). They show what i'm currently planning on. By my guestimates, my current design only supports a 17" display, possibly a 19". FYI, i'm after a Bartop cabinet that has a marquee and allows for an integrated 2 player control panel. I'm limited on space so size is key whilst not spoiling the original design styling of a full cabinet. I would ultimately like something similar to this:
Kind regards,
James
P.s. what a wonderful forum!
bkenobi:
How do you plan on playing anything on that CP? The buttons are AFU!?
javeryh:
yeah - that button layout looks pretty tough as does the viewing angle of the monitor. Do a bartop search in project announcements - there are tons of super sweet examples.... like the Benderama! :cheers:
james2k2:
Oops, forgot to mention I wasn't wanting to use the button layout in the piccy, lol. On my 6-year-old control panel I built I have a pretty standard 4-way joy to the left with 6 buttons, 3 top and 3 bottom at a downward slight angle. But the P1 far buttons are too close to P2 joy really. But anyways, take a look at my vector drawings if you can. and let me know what you think. Is the width of the unit big enough to accomodate enough space for the button layout I propose? -comfortbly-
Edit: Forgot to also mention that I'm going to be using a TFT
Edit 2: I want it to be suitable for shooters too, hence the flat display
Thanks,
James
james2k2:
*bump*
I have a few more questions with regards to my first cab.
Where would I go about getting that plastic edging from? Also, what is the smallest ideal size for a two player panel?