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On my modular panel (link below) I have both - there are three buttons on the trackball panel, as well as button panels to either side (as desired).

In reality - I almost never use the buttons above the trackball, and instead use the button panels on either side.  If I were building a dedicated trackball CP I would mount three buttons on each side of the trackball - to support both left and right handed players.

You also might want to consider a single joystick if only to switch games.  Some front ends have joystick support but don't let you select games with the trackball.

I've used 1/2" MDF on all of my panels and it works fine as long as it is properly supported.

IncrdblHulk7:

I was contemplating the same thing - TB button placement.

Mounting above seems bad - because you "button"arm would be reaching over the TB.  

I was thinking about mounting them to the right of the TB (3 buttons).  

I really dont want the buttons to interfere with GoldenTee - so I was thinking I might try recessing the buttons slightly - so that they are flush with panel.  Has anyone tried this?  Would it make it uncomfortable?  

simplygriff:

Thanks for the ideas guys.  This panel will be in addition to 2 MAS System sticks I have with  Playstation & Gamecube support so I have an over abundance of buttons.  I'm going to have the TB panel be removable so I can insert a different panel for a steering wheel when I want.  I think I worked out my plans last night.  I don't have a pic but the buttons will be above (closer to the monitor) the TB primarily for width constraints.  This all may change after what you guys said but I think I'm going to make a mock-up cardboard panel and see how it works.

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