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Opinions needed on construction of CP
Tahnok:
I am almost finished with the plans for my bartop cab. I have been focusing on the CP lately.
The hardest part is fitting the controls into the compact CP. I am hoping to put in a T-Stik Plus, Ultimarc 2 1/4" trackball and a 6 button layout. I think I have figured it out though. The entire CP is going to be covered in plexi, which will act as a mounting plate. In other words, the wood will be cut away and the parts will be mounted straight onto the plexi. See the below pic.
The main thing I am worried about is whether or not it will be strong enough. The plexi will only be 1/8", will it be strong enough to hold up to bashing?
Oh yes, if anyone is wondering, the plexi will have contact paper stuck underneath it. This is to prevent you from being able to see into it where the wood is cut away.
I don't think I have ever heard of anybody doing it this way. I think it is a pretty good solution since it provides a uniform look, non-recessed controls and no routing. You could even almost get away with using metal mount controls.
tommy:
there is no chance of the plexi cracking during normal play , unless it is old and brittle it will be fine , also note that plexi scratches easy and will fade over time
Tahnok:
--- Quote from: tommy on March 12, 2005, 04:16:28 am ---there is no chance of the plexi cracking during normal play , unless it is old and brittle it will be fine , also note that plexi scratches easy and will fade over time
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Wow, really?! That's good, because the way I am planning my CP there is also going to be some slightly under-supported areas.
I'm not worried about scratching too much, I have seen public machines with plexi over them and they are not that bad.
cholin:
Im sure it'll hold up but you would be better to route out a section of the wood in order to be double sure.
mahuti:
I don't think it will crack, but it might flex and vibrate more than I would like it to.