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javeryh's Woodgrain Cabaret Copy
javeryh:
OK... I'm very very close... I think. I tweaked the instructions a bit based on some comments and I decided to mock up what it would look like with a different control set up. Pretty sure the choice is between the first and second layout. I wish I could go to the office to print this stuff out!
Today I'm going to finally cut the blank for the control panel and then take some measurements for the monitor glass and place some orders.
javeryh:
I like the way both of these layouts feel. They aren't lined up perfectly but good enough to confirm the layouts work. Font is a good size too. So the decision comes down to whether I need a spinner (or 2.25" trackball) or not. I honestly don't know and don't think I can make a "wrong" decision. Originally, I was not planning on anything more than the joystick and 3 buttons. If you look at the very first post in the thread at my goals for the project, I've checked off all the boxes without adding a spinner/trackball (and WITH the instruction card!).
The joystick/button only layout definitely feels better because you can stand dead center and play. Also, less clutter on the panel. So I'm leaning that way. Whatever I build next will just have to include a spinner and trackball - I haven't built an "all-in-one" cab yet and it's probably time but that's for another day.
What do you think?
yamatetsu:
--- Quote from: javeryh on August 29, 2020, 01:46:53 pm ---One other thing I'm not certain about is the front edge. Originally I was going to round it over so the CP art would round over as well but I can also keep it square and add t-molding across the front. Leaning towards round over but just putting different options out there for me to stress over haha.
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I'd do it square and add t-molding because the CP won't have the same texture as your black paint and it probably won't be the exact tone of black, either. So you can use the t-molding as a divider. Also, you can let the CP art go over the edge and tuck it behind the t-molding.
Zebidee:
Rounding off the cp will look lots better than T-molding
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javeryh:
--- Quote from: yamatetsu on August 30, 2020, 04:09:04 pm ---I'd do it square and add t-molding because the CP won't have the same texture as your black paint and it probably won't be the exact tone of black, either. So you can use the t-molding as a divider. Also, you can let the CP art go over the edge and tuck it behind the t-molding.
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--- Quote from: Zebidee on August 30, 2020, 04:49:11 pm ---Rounding off the cp will look lots better than T-molding
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I hate you guys. ;D
I don't care much about the blacks not matching but I was leaning towards the round over because of wrist comfort but the t-molding is a nice divider. Hmmm...
What about the spinner vs. no spinner?
In other news... this thing actually works!
EDIT: I need to adjust the picture on the monitor (move to the left and expand the field) but the settings board isn't responsive. I am worried I damaged it during my tear down. The green LED isn't coming on and I cannot access any settings in the monitor's menu. Any help would be great.