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My standalone CP project
llars:
Here's a few test shots of the control panel sitting in the box. It's going to be mounted to the front of the box with hinges. I ran into a bit of a hitch here. My measurements were so exact that the control panel rubs against the molding on the sides because it sticks out a bit. So I had to trim back the edges along the inside to keep it from rubbing when lifting off the control panel. I may get some dark blue or possibly red molding down the line since I can get that in 5/8" It should still match with the graphics.
And here's some shots of the bottom showing the mounting for the sticks and trackball.
llars:
Next is installing the hinges. When open the panel will sit at a 90 degree angle to the bottom. The hinges are also pretty strong so I don't have to worry about the panel flying open during an intense gaming session.
llars:
Finally here's some test mounts of the trackball and one of the joysticks. The trackball appears to be dead on from what I can tell.
This is the JLW with no modifications, so it will be a bit longer than this once I am done. That's it for tonight. I have not yet ordered the overlay so I am in a bit of a holding pattern again as far as assembly. I can mount buttons temporarily to play but I won't do a full assembly till I have the overlay.
emphatic:
Very nice work! :applaud:
Benevolance:
It's looking good. I love those money shots of the CP construction. It's pure, unadulterated BYOAC pr0n.
The trackball on the far right is an interesting choice. Curious if you've that layout before?