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javeryh's Small-ish Bartop ["Jack Attack!"]
Jimbo:
Looking good! :applaud: Scary stuff done!
Having a dedicated EXIT button is a good idea. On my Videotron bartop I used the Retropie default of START+COIN to exit from games, and because I put those two buttons together, it's quite easy to hit them both at the same time when you're trying to coin up and start a game (kids do this like mad putting loads of coins in all the time). In hindsight I'd have separated the buttons a little. So you'll probably want to remove that configuation so it doesn't happen on yours :)
javeryh:
--- Quote from: Jimbo on April 08, 2019, 12:04:36 pm ---Looking good! :applaud: Scary stuff done!
Having a dedicated EXIT button is a good idea. On my Videotron bartop I used the Retropie default of START+COIN to exit from games, and because I put those two buttons together, it's quite easy to hit them both at the same time when you're trying to coin up and start a game (kids do this like mad putting loads of coins in all the time). In hindsight I'd have separated the buttons a little. So you'll probably want to remove that configuation so it doesn't happen on yours :)
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Thanks Jimbo - I'm also concerned about accidentally hitting the Exit button but I'm not sure I want to complicate matters by adding a hot key function or something. I'm really undecided on the admin button functionality. I know I want Exit and Pause and I need P1 Start at least and probably Select for console games if I decide to add any but not sure how to set everything up. That's future me's problem when I start trying to configure everything.
This weekend I should be able to attach the CP to the cabinet. After going back and forth in my head a million times I'm leaning towards using 4 rare Earth magnets - that should be enough to hold it in place while playing. I'm just not ready to drill holes all the way through the CP! If they don't work, I could always add the through bolts later on... probably. This leads me to the second thing I'm going to do - install the joystick using the undermount kit from GroovyGameGear. The issue is that the bolts and inserts are 1/2" so it leads me to believe they are meant for 3/4" panels. But with the thickness of the joystick mounting plate (1/16") plus the thickness of the artwork (1/64") and maybe a washer I think I could drill down about 3/8" and make it work. I will need to be super steady with the drill, which makes me nervous.
If I get these things done, I'll install the monitor and t-molding and then start trying to hook everything up. Finish line is in sight.
I did manage to cut the joystick mounting plate with my Dremel on Sunday. It wasn't too bad although I probably could have been a little neater.
Seems like it will work. :cheers:
Mike A:
How many Dremel discs did you shatter?
javeryh:
--- Quote from: Mike A on April 09, 2019, 10:57:18 am ---How many Dremel discs did you shatter?
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Haha - zero actually. I was wicked nervous about it though. I did it in steps - cut about 1/2" on the line and then cut perpendicular to remove that piece and repeated this all the way across. I noticed quickly that I couldn't cut it all in one shot because the disc could get jammed easily. I was also worried that a piece of metal was going to go flying too. Had the heavy duty safety goggles on and everything. I cut it outside on my work bench even though the pics were taken in my basement where I've been working on it.
Mike A:
They must make them more sturdy than they used to.
I am glad it worked out for you. This should bump the completion date to somewhere in 2525.