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Arcade Cabinet with Flush CP
syph007:
I did many test panels to get the trackball in the right spot. I even had to build a mini extension to my control panel to get it far enough from my screen. Just checked mine now on my svg file and I have the trackball center, 10.5 inches from the screen. I wouldn't want it much closer than that for good use in golden tee. That my opinion though, based on how I play etc. You could have it closer depending on how you play.
Havok:
That's a pretty small panel, which would normally only be on dedicated machines. You might want to consider using an LCD and recess the control panel further in to get more real estate for a trackball. Keep in mind you not only need it to physically fit, you will also need "swing room" for when you spin it forward.
You also may want to consider bumping the height up a bit as you will be staring right into the marquee when standing in front of it. I remember the first time I played Centipede after "growing up" (whatever that means) and I found the lit marquee somewhat distracting.
isometrik:
Thanks for the suggestions. I plan on using an uncased crt tv rather than an lcd monitor, but I will angle the it more aggressively than the drawing shows, will that help with trackball clearance? (I think that's what the Ultimate Arcade 2 does, the screen is almost parallel with the ground).
As far as height goes, I can make it taller sure, but I don't want it to throw off the balance of the cab in terms of proportion.
syph007:
I'm 6'3" and my cab is 6'2". It's ok, but if I was to do it over again, I'd make it a few inches taller. Mostly the CP height I find the most uncomfortable and I made mine 1 inch taller than what's common.
My CP is only angled 4 degrees, but if you are much taller than avg then having a really angled but low CP is really uncomfortable to use, it bends your wrists at odd angles. Think about standing over a short desk and reaching down to use controls.
isometrik:
My CP is 3'3" at the lowest point. Is that common?