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What were some things you wish you had done after you build your first CP?

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SpatzST:

Meaning... what did you realize afterwards that it would have been nice to have?

For me.. center trackball, maybe re-align player 3-4 buttons, smaller design.

Just asking because I am considering a new project :)

Caparo8bit:

Buy the right tools ... I start mine with a hand saw and exacto cutter .

DaveMMR:

Make panels swappable, even if not implemented.  That was ALWAYS part of my design but I found it was always the first to go when I wanted to get to the finish line quicker.  Now I find I'd rather have everything separated - don't need a trackball smack in the middle of two joysticks and buttons nor do I need a SFII setup when all I want to play is Galaga.

Also, simpler artwork. My last cabinet was a Centipede and it'll likely be rebuilt the same. But outside of the sides and marquee, everything else will be simplified. I'd rather save the full CPO and bezel for a legit Centipede. It just seemed a bit off having Centipede artwork with joysticks and twelve buttons... almost too busy.



severdhed:

the biggest changes i made between my first panel and my latest are:

custom control panel artwork
no visible bolts for the joysticks/trackball
neatly routing wiring and buying a ratcheting crimping tool.




DeLuSioNal29:


1)  I would not have angled my 3 and 4 player joysticks on my quad panel.
2)  Simpler is better!  After building my vertical cab with less stuff, that cab ended up getting played more!
     a)  Less controls and buttons
     b)  Condensed list of games
     c)  Not spending money on a multi-sync monitor and getting at 22" CRT monitor instead.

DeLuSioNaL29

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