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GregD:

Just wondering what you think the minimum width would be for a two player control panel with six buttons per player and a 3 inch trackball in the middle?   I want it to be comfortable for two players but I also want to fit the controls within the cabinet and not have the shelf type that is wider than the cabinet.   I am working with a 19“ lcd so I can't make it too wide without the monitor appearing way too small with a huge bezel.   Thanks for your input.

wildclay:

Hi GregD,  I am no expert at determining an ideal length for a control panel with regard to the monitor size, but ultimately it will end up coming down to personal preference.  A good reference for size might the 2-player panel from Mameroom.com. It has room for 6-7 buttons, as well as a trackball in between. Their panel is 35" wide. The links below show the full dimensions:

http://mameroom.com/Products_Classic_Kit.asp
http://mameroom.com/Products_ClassicController.asp

I don't have their 2-player panel, but I bought their 4-player quad panel (48" wide) and I think it fits 4-players comfortably. Hope this helps!

gilby4runner:

Check out my defender build in the project section.  One if the members here designed a panel for me with 2 players and a trackball.  I want to say my panel is 24 inches wide.

Donkbaca:

It can't be done without either really cramped controls or a huge bezel around the monitor

newmanfamilyvlogs:

This is my 2P 7button + 3" trackball layout crammed into 24":


It can be done, but it's pretty tight. I cannot imagine it being any closer.

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