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what is the type of lock you use to keep your cp closed?
AlienInferno:
On my cab I don't have locks holding the top closed. I have a piano hinge under the front lip of my panel like what Delusional posted. My plexi also slides into a groove in the back of the panel further helping lock it down. It won't open while playing a game.
Cobolisdead:
--- Quote from: DeLuSioNal29 on March 06, 2014, 05:23:38 pm ---Piano Hinges worked for me. Similar to these here: http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=16412571
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Neat! I just saw one of your youtube videos yesterday! If you don't mind, can you tell me what is the length of your hinge and the front of your control panel?
DeLuSioNal29:
--- Quote from: Cobolisdead on March 07, 2014, 09:36:09 am ---Neat! I just saw one of your youtube videos yesterday! If you don't mind, can you tell me what is the length of your hinge and the front of your control panel?
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30" x 3/4"
Xiaou2:
Typically, the modern arcade machines pretty much all used Piano hinges, as well as panel clamps.
Only certain elder models, or small control panels didnt have hinges.
This makes it easier to work on and or replace parts.
I highly suggest the Happ style spring lock clamps. They latch a lot stronger and tighter than the ones pictured above.
And actually, its a bit dangerous not to lock the CP.. If a little kid grabs the sticks and tries to hang or yanks on them hard... they could get injured.
Also, some people rock the sticks quite hard... especially on a game like Robotron.. which can cause the CP to lift and slam down... which isnt pleasant, as well as can mess up on what you are doing.
Finally, I know from running an arcade for 3yrs, that CPs can and do flip up... especially when you forget to lock them down.. >.<
SpatzST:
hey guys, thanks for replies... My control panel is basically like the one delusional posted. I have a piano hinge on the back side, but the intent of the lock is that if i want to carry it, I can hold it by the panel top and it doesnt swing open. lol
It seems that the latches will do the trick.. thanks!