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Starting a build, got some questions
CoryBee:
Finished acquiring some much needed tools to do a proper stand-up cabinet and I am overwhelmed with what to build plus some other tid-bits.
--I'll start with the Control panel--
I was browsing Game On Graphix, and it says their control panels are covered with polycarbonate laminate. Does this mean that it has a surface like plexi? Meaning I wouldn't need to have my own cover for the panel?
Another thing, I can't for the life of me come up with a design! Well I came up with a bunch but not sure if I would like it as my arcade cab. It is sensitive, I don't want to spend a chunk of money to have art printed for my sides, cp and marquee and not like it.
A small thing I can't figure out what I want is how the control panel will be shaped. I like how the rounded edge ones are, but it is only two player with no extra items like a trackball or spinner. I kind of want the CP to protrude out a bit like the OND inspired metropolis cab.
If you guys have any suggestions or answers that may help me out I would greatly appreciate it, I will even bake you some cookies and brew you some beer :cheers:
Los Abrazos Rotos:
The control panel doesn't need to be covered with polycarb - its just down to preference really. There are hundreds & hundreds of builds on this forum, have a look at them for some inspiration :cheers:
CoryBee:
--- Quote from: Los Abrazos Rotos on June 30, 2012, 04:25:48 am ---The control panel doesn't need to be covered with polycarb - its just down to preference really. There are hundreds & hundreds of builds on this forum, have a look at them for some inspiration :cheers:
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Thanks, I have my inspiration for the physical design I think. It is the art that I can't decide on.... About the polycarbonate, does that mean that it has a plexiglass type of cover on it?
PL1:
--- Quote from: CoryDee on June 30, 2012, 01:19:20 am ---I was browsing Game On Graphix, and it says their control panels are covered with polycarbonate laminate. Does this mean that it has a surface like plexi? Meaning I wouldn't need to have my own cover for the panel?
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Polycarb is a modern and more flexible version of plexi. This application uses a very thin version. (.08" ?--mentioned in the FAQ.)
They laminate this on top of the injet printing so that you won't rub off the ink during gameplay.
Assuming the panel isn't swiss cheese, adding a layer of plexi on top isn't needed unless you want it for the looks. Just make sure that holes/defects are filled/sanded/painted/prepped before the art goes on.
Scott
CheffoJeffo:
Polycarbonate is, IMO, the most authentic and cleanest way to do CPOs.
* CheffoJeffo despises plexi over the CPO
:cheers: