This is probably not an original idea... but hey.
First a question though... has anyone tried/reviewed the T-sticks from Ultimarc? Id like to know how they compare to happ supers (as 8 ways)...
http://www.ultimarc.com/controls.html
I'm contemplating (hypothetically) cutting small recessed grooves through the front (not the top) of a controlpanel in order to give access to the 8 to 4 way "switch" on the T-sticks. That way one wouldn't have to open up the controlpanel to switch from 4 to 8 way action on the sticks. Maybe extend the switch/lever out some, some how... *Shrug*
just a thought, as I try to figure out hte best way to cram the most diverse set of controls into a 8" x 22"-ish CP space
rampy