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Another Knievel Inspired Cab - FINISHED
lilrascal:
Well I finished getting the sides made this morning. I used a router and pattern cutting bit to cut the two pieces of maple ply.
lilrascal:
Got some more work done this week. Got the shell all made. Just need to finish up some small things including the keyboard drawer. I decided to not have the front open up. Instead I made the back removable using some threaded inserts. I am happy so far with how it is turning out. Sorry for the crappy pics, shop is a mess, and it is hard to get decent shots.
Donkbaca:
I would ditch the keyboard drawer if its not too late. It adds complexity, gives another gateway into your cab for nosy folks, and isn't all that useful. The best way to set up a cab is to get the software stuff all set up and then migrate the computer in. If you aren't opening the front, I would suggest putting in a coin door to give you access. If you ever need to do maintenance, you could just open the door. It doesn't make sense to build a feature into your cab (keyboard drawer) that isn't useful, and that you will only need during the setup of the cab.
lilrascal:
--- Quote from: Donkbaca on September 29, 2011, 11:40:46 am ---I would ditch the keyboard drawer if its not too late. It adds complexity, gives another gateway into your cab for nosy folks, and isn't all that useful. The best way to set up a cab is to get the software stuff all set up and then migrate the computer in. If you aren't opening the front, I would suggest putting in a coin door to give you access. If you ever need to do maintenance, you could just open the door. It doesn't make sense to build a feature into your cab (keyboard drawer) that isn't useful, and that you will only need during the setup of the cab.
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Thanks for the feedback. I am planning on sticking with the keyboard drawer though. I don't find it overly complex. And the way it is on Knievel's is pretty discreet. Planning on skipping the coin door for now, as they are pretty pricey.
TopJimmyCooks:
For an all purpose, all emulator mame rig, a discreet keyboard drawer is a very nice and easy to implement luxury. I agree i would bag it for a vert classic 60 in 1, multi-williams, or single game type cab. On the knievel cabs its so far back under the cp that nobody's looking for it unless you know it's there.