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justinjstark:


--- Quote from: DirtyDachshunds on September 23, 2010, 01:28:38 pm ---Also, how do most people attach their control panels to their cabinets?

I saw these from GGG and thought about going that route.
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70&products_id=204

Do most just screw their CP directly into the cabs?

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The CP clamps are nice.  I used them not only to hold my CP on, but I made my cabinet split in two (top half and bottom half for transportation) and the two are connected with dowels and clamps.  Depending on how wide your CP is, it can be nice to remove it to get through doorways...if you ever want to move it.

JustMichael:


--- Quote from: DirtyDachshunds on September 23, 2010, 01:28:38 pm ---Also, how do most people attach their control panels to their cabinets?

I saw these from GGG and thought about going that route.
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70&products_id=204

Do most just screw their CP directly into the cabs?

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Most control panels I have seen (including mine) are connected to the cabinet via a hinge.  Mine has clamps similar to the those GGG ones to lock the control panel down.

MB:

I used these clamps.

http://www.arcadeshop.de/Accessories-Panel-Clamp-adjustable_814.html

They're great because you can adjust them and it wont matter much if you attach them a little bit too
high or low.

ids:

My control panel is a fully enclosed box.  It is mounted to the cabinet (UAII) using flanged insert nuts (like these ) and large head bolts (something like this , but shorter, and with more thread).

The inserts are in the cab, and the large-head bolts drop through holes in the bottom of the control panel.  Using 6 in all.  Provides good strength, with easy removal.

The control panel top is hinged in front (player side), and the back (cabinet side) is held shut using something much like this .  They are hidden from view on the sides.  Makes for a strong hold-down, and relatively quick access to the underside if need be.

That's my current plan, anyway.  Open to suggestions.


As to the original question, top-mounting everything.

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