I've been using 30mm for my CP buttons and 24mm for my stick diameters based on coinslag's direction. Is that incorrect?
Or could I make it 30mm as well? Or is that too big?
The info on Slagcoin is somewhat inclined toward Japanese buttons and sticks.
Proper hole size depends on the buttons and sticks you plan to use.
Are you using 30mm buttons? (Sanwa, Seimitsu, etc.)
- If so, you'll need 30mm button holes.
- If not, you can use 30mm holes, but the extra 2mm of wiggle room will make it harder to center/align the buttons.
Depending on the joysticks you want to use, 24mm is
probably enough for the joystick hole if the joystick is properly centered.
- Improper centering can cause the shaft to hit the side of the hole.
- A thicker panel requires a larger hole than a thinner panel -- the higher you go, the longer the throw.
- Japanese sticks usually use smaller dust washers (~1.6") than most arcade sticks (~2.25"), but you can cover a 1-1/8" hole in a 3/4" panel with the dust washer of a properly centered Zippyy. (Seimitsu LS-32 knockoff)
Scott