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ArtMAME:
I used CAT5 cables and Female to Female RJ-45 couplers:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=54556.msg534960#msg534960

My multi-purpose CP has four CAT5 cables connected to it that correspond to J1, J2, J3 (4-way) and 7 Buttons.  I have a separate CAT5 cable for the admin buttons.  The admin buttons stay on the base of the control panel. 

My IPAC also has CAT5 cables terminated with RJ-45s.  I just label the couplers so I know which one to plug in to what.

I have a different drop-in panel for each control scheme that I use.  So far I have a multi-purpose CP, a Trackbal w/ 3 button setup, a 49-way, and a Tron CP.  I have a USB hub for trackballs and analog sticks inside the CP box, plus a PS/2 extension cable for a mouse PCB that I hacked for my Tron spinner.

This setup works really well.  It takes me less than a minute to switch out panels.

My next drop-in panel will probably be a fighter-style 2 sticks and 6 buttons per stick. 

Good luck  :cheers:
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