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javeryh:

--- Quote from: Mike A on February 24, 2020, 02:21:10 pm ---You can hide admin buttons inside the cab with coin door access.

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I'll probably keep a keyboard inside the coin door for real admin issues but for things like exit, pause, coin, start, etc. I either want them on the CP and easy to figure out or nowhere at all. I'm reasonably sure the CP will have a ServoStik, 3 buttons, 2 atari volcano buttons for P1/P2 start and then I'm not sure. markc74 put a volume knob and an exit/pause button to the far right and I am leaning towards that at the moment. Coin will be wired to the coin mechs on the coin door as well as to a microswitch behind the coin return in case I don't have quarters handy.

I'm going to need help with the CP art when the time comes but I've got some ideas...

Mike A:
I've got you covered.

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javeryh:
Perfect.

javeryh:
The next panel I focused on was the back door. This will be completely removable and held in place at the top with a cam lock and at the bottom with an MDF cleat on the inside (sitting on top of the panel with the power receptacle). I cut this panel about 1" longer than it needs to be and will trim it back on the bottom during final installation (after cabinet assembly) for a somewhat snug fit.

The first thing I did after cutting the panel was drill out the hole for the cam lock. It is centered and the center point of the hole is 1" down from the top edge. Easy.

Next, I had to figure out the ventilation - I really like the look and ease of installation of desk grommets for ventilation. They come in different sizes and once installed they make a clean hole and there is no need to mess around with a grill. Someone told me once that hot air rises so I wanted to drill some holes near the top. I wasn't sure how many holes I wanted or what size so I cut out some paper circles and started messing around.

First, I tried 5 across and it looked OK but I thought it was a bit too much.

So what about using 4 but making them slightly bigger?

Not bad... but let's see what 4 of the smaller sized holes would look like...

Perfect! OK - honestly, all of them are fine plus this is the back door so no one will even see it but still... I laid out the "vents" just to confirm:

Yup.

I know you are on the edge of your seat to see the finished installation... more later. :laugh2:

javeryh:
After the layout was finalized, I drilled out the holes using a forstner bit - they are 1-1/2" in diameter. The lip on the desk grommet is about 1/4" so the full diameter is approximately 2" and I think four of them look proportional with the panel.

And here's what it will look like when they are installed on the back door (the whole thing will be painted black):

They stay in without glue and the openings are big enough that I don't think heat will be an issue.

Here's a close up of the desk grommet. They were $6 for a 5 pack on Amazon.

Good stuff.

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