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griffindodd:
I used MSCE's trackball template to mount the Happ ball, I'm top mounting my gear, so I had to do a little bit of flipping, but it was an awesome help and made the job very simple, a big thanks to MCSE for making this for everyone :applaud:
The underside of the CP, following MSCE's lines the trackball fits like a glove, I even had to give it a few light taps for it to sit into place it was so snug, NICE!!!
Got a smidge too close to my buttons, so did a little subtle dremel work just to ease the way
Buttons tight up against the flush mounted trackball plate. I routed the area 1/16th of an inch for a flush fit.
I also routed the joystick mounting plate area's to 1/8" to allow for the mounting plate and dust washer to move freely, not the worlds finest routing, I just did it freehand, but it's not that crucial as it will be hidden under artwork.
Testing the control panel base for fit and overhang on the cab
Testing the height of the panel with a few books to prop everything up. It's a little on the high side, comfortable for me at 6' but it might feel a little high for anyone under about 5'6".
So overall good progress today considering I was babysitting most of the afternoon and evening. Tomorrow I get the 'day off' so hopefully I will be able to get all of the main building of the control panel finished.
rablack97:
Bro, you sure you didn't route too far down on those jstiks, you might have graphic sag below your plexi....
If you're top mounting shouldn't the plate be flush with the CP?
griffindodd:
--- Quote from: rablack97 on October 21, 2012, 01:31:46 am ---Bro, you sure you didn't route too far down on those jstiks, you might have graphic sag below your plexi....
If you're top mounting shouldn't the plate be flush with the CP?
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That's what I thought at first, but then I have to get the dust washer under the art and also allow for screws in the mounting plates as the plates aren't countersunk. I'll be sticking my artwork to something with a little stiffness to it to compensate for any potential sagging in those areas, I'll just have to feel it out as I go.
rablack97:
Ok you've lost me.....You put the dust washer under your graphic, what are you gonna cover the hole in your graphic with. Won't you have a gaping 1/8 hole showing.
Also, you can use a drill bit or a countersink bit, and take a little of the metal out of your plates so the screws sit flush....
Go halfway down and you'll see what i'm talking about....
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,96162.80.html
griffindodd:
But then you would have the dust washer rubbing on your artwork under the plexi, unless you end up putting your dust washer on top of your plexi and then it's kinda janky looking. This way the hole in your artwork only has to be big enough for joystick travel and the dust washer masks the hole on the underside.
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