Control Panel Replacement/Modification Help and Opinion needed!

[Larrabee]

So I have made some major changes to my cabinet in prep for a 1xxx-in-1 jamma coming tomorrow: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=102623.0

I also ordered the two stick/40 button package from Xarcade to redo the control panel. Here is what it looks like now:




I did a search and didn't find anything that fits this cabinet. Are there any guides, or do you have any ideas on how to go about replacing the control panel?

And:

• What kind of plexi to get
• Putting artwork under the panel
• How to guide to making a replacement control panel for a williams cabinet?
• Do I make it wider like others I have seen so the space isn't so cramped and I can make room for additional controls like a trackball

Thanks for your help and your opinions on this one.

[syph007]

You bought Xarcade parts to redo a cp?  Happ parts are better and they must be cheaper if ordered through one of the kind vendors on this site.

Those 1xxx-in-1 boards are kinda taboo since they violate mame licensing terms.  If you're using one of those, I wouldn't link to places to buy them etc.

As for bulding a CP, there are literally hundreds of examples on this site.  It's time to read/learn/build!!

[WhereEaglesDare]

just measure what size boards you need, goto lowes and tell them, they will cut it all for you.  let me know how that 2n40 deal works i was looking at it before and decided not to get it.

what you going to do with your old sticks?  looking to sell them?

[Larrabee]

OK, I have searched for an hour on the forum and still don't know where to start when it comes to drilling the holes and opinions on what I should do for my specific cabinet. 

I also couldn't find the F.A.Q. on wiring. Can I at least ask for peoples opinions on what you would do for my machine?

The Happ buttons and sticks come today so I would love to work on it tomorrow.

Thanks!

[nitz]

It looks like ArcadeShop sells blank replacement CPs for your cab (it's a Robotron cab right?). Have a look.

http://www.arcadeshop.com/parts.htm#Panels

[Larrabee]

So this is where I am at now. Still trying to decide if I just build on top or what. I am really not sure.

Just want to have more room and a good looking CP. I want to paint it too. What would go well with black Buttons and sticks?