My New Control Panel V3.0

[SegaOutrun]

I finally finished my new version of my Control Panel. This version is smaller and integrates the wheel even better now.

Changes from old to new.
Upgraded my wheel from a Logitech MOMO wheel to a Logitech Driving Force GT (270* vs 900*, Fat base vs Slimmer Base, 10in wheel vs 11in wheel)
Removed the trackball. (i didnt play enough trackball games to justify its space)
Player 1 and Player 2 button layout are now facing the screen straight (no more angles)
Turned coin reject button into my "coin" button and moved it higher for easy access
Removed "tab/admin" button from CP (I have my wireless keyboard nearby)
Added pinball buttons (left/right flipper buttons) to the side of my CP for a better pinball experience. (previously, i was using the steering wheel paddle shifters)
Extended the shaft of my steering wheel to be able to hide the base in the CP
Added a Sanwa JLW joystick to player 1 for a tool-free switchable 4 to 8 way joystick (just lift the CP and twist the restrictor plate to switch)
Added a xin-mo 2 player encoder (previously player 1 was xbox 360 controller with sanwa buttons and player 2 was a PS3 controller with sanwa buttons...and it was a wiring mess inside the CP)
Shaved off an inch or two off the CP

Things to do
Mount my PS2 and PS3
Add an up/down shifter (i have a spare 4-way joystick that i am making restrictor plate to make it 2-way, i will post that once its done)
Cleanup






THIS WAS VER2.0
The CP was cut around the base of my old fat steering wheel


THIS WAS VER1.0
The wheel was mounted on top of the CP and the CP was even bigger

[chopperthedog]

Captivated by the bezel art.


good day.

[paigeoliver]

I have to ask why is the panel jutting out 3 feet past the front of the cabinet when you aren't really using any of that space.

[Fursphere]

I have to ask why is the panel jutting out 3 feet past the front of the cabinet when you aren't really using any of that space.

I would guess probably viewing distance while using the wheel?

[SegaOutrun]

Yes, i did it for the viewing distance of the wheel but, when i first made the CP, i didnt notice how huge the CP was until it was completed and saw a side profile of it. This is my first cabinet and it was made with spare wood i had and a handheld powered saw. No router, tablesaw or anything like that. No blueprints to pull off the internet either since 2 in 1's, are not common.

the inside is pretty packed now, so I think this is the smallest its going to get with the wheel inside.

Its not the prettiest but, it does everything I need to do and its fun as hell.