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Has anyone ever made a swapable CP for old Atari cabs?

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HoopstarsGarage:

Yep - if you pay for the plane ticket from OZ to there :)

Minwah:

Wow, Hoopstar that control panel is beautiful...in fact your whole cabinet looks great so far :)

Stobe:

Great!  Thanks!  That gives me more ideas.

I don't think I will go to the lengths to make a mating USB connection, but I like the 'shelf' idea.  Besides, I don't have a micrometer handy to measure the .5mm tolerances :)

Ok, bring on some more examples!  I know you're out there!

-Stobe

AlanS17:

Are you making an effort not to make changes to the original machine or are open to suggestions that involve changes?

telengard:


--- Quote from: Stobe on July 14, 2005, 12:18:30 am ---Holy Cow!

Thanks for the idea.  That's easily the most 'modular' design I've ever seen.  You must have a screw gun charging next to your cab at all times???

I really like how my CP is curved on the front, and the plexi I have on now is already a perfect match for the 2player setup.  Maybe I can figure a way of adding a module or two, instead of swapping anything.  Maybe a simple trackball and spinner that can mount in front of the existing CP?

Oh well, still thinking....

Thanks for the reply, I really like your concept.

-Stobe

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Heh, yeah I do keep an electric screwdriver nearby.  Changing stuff doesn't take that long at all.
One tip I can give you if you end up using metal to do anything is to use aluminum if possible, plate steel is the biggest PITA to cut.  Aluminum is soft but can be re-inforced if needed.

Good luck with your panel!

~telengard

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