Attaching Modular Control Panels

[JRChristenson]

I'm planning a small MAME project that will have three interchangeable control panels for different kinds of games. I'm looking for a simple way to attach and detach them to swap them out. Any thoughts?

[markc74]

Velcro, magnets or friction depending on how the panels will 'sit' in the cab. I use friction on my Blip cab and the panel doesn't move during gameplay but it does drop into place so you have to lift it out to change it.

[ark_ader]

I use metal dowels with hard drive magnets to keep them from moving.

It is a bit more involved removing them.

[Jimbo]

Velcro, magnets or friction depending on how the panels will 'sit' in the cab. I use friction on my Blip cab and the panel doesn't move during gameplay but it does drop into place so you have to lift it out to change it.

Hey Mark, I remember your Invaders CP coming forward a bit when I played on it the other week... maybe I was too rough on it tho   

[markc74]

Hey Mark, I remember your Invaders CP coming forward a bit when I played on it the other week... maybe I was too rough on it tho 

True - that one does move a bit. It's not swappable- I was just too lazy to fix it until u had a working stick in it! Loving the suzo in it though.

[Jimbo]

Good job   Glad you're getting on with it!

[JRChristenson]

I like the idea of magnets. . .