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| menace:
One thing I considered but didn't implement was putting the admin buttons under the monitor--which is basically just empty space. You could then fit the spinner in up there and put the trackball right below it without extending it much further. Definitely go 4/8 way switchable. i regret not doing this on my main machine. |
| Trimoor:
You don't need to use a mounting plate, but it's a lot easier. It also takes up much more space. If space is tight, I say go without it. I think it looks better without the plate. If the panel is wood, be prepared for lots of routing. If it's metal, just drill a 3" hole for the 3" trackball. Do you plan on having the carridge bolts showing? |
| DreamWeb:
I didn't want the bolts showing! And, I agree.. I think they look better WITHOUT the mounting plate. But, my woodworking skills are limited... so, if it's THAT much more difficult to put it on without a mounting plate, I may be in trouble! |
| DreamWeb:
krick, Nice compact deseign! Thanks for drawing that up! I'm going to work on it again tonight. |
| DreamWeb:
For your reference. This is a pic of the existing metal control panel that I'm going to replace with the wooden one. Should give you a better idea of what I'm working with. |
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