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Loki:
Thanks! :D

I'm using SketchUp... for the 2nd time now, so I'm a complete novice when it comes to designing ^^;
Still, I have to say I'm pretty happy with my attempts so far. :)


--- Quote from: Jouster on January 16, 2007, 01:09:48 am ---What angle did you set for the slope of the CP?

Does anyone know of a common angle to use?  The best I could figure from some of the figures I found was around 8-10* up from horizontal...anyone have differing numbers?

Jouster

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I didn't really calculate it, but you can often find build plans on the internet where you might find it.
The best option of course is to make one out cardboard or an old piece of wood to check what is the most comfortable. :)
zenmasterbooty:

--- Quote from: MaMeNnO on January 15, 2007, 07:53:08 am ---I've learned not to put to much time into the design. You must have a some plan, but don't design go into every little detail. I did some designing in a CAD package and I regret putting so much time into it.
Just make a cardboard or scrapwood mokup if you're not sure about something. I have seen the phrase "measure twice, cut once" many times on several threads... ;)
Well, the design looks great and promissing. ;D

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That has got to be the first time I've ever heard anyone bad-mouth planing/design....either way, nice job. Be sure to share with the masses and upload your sketch to 3d warehouse when your done.
MaMeNnO:

--- Quote from: zenmasterbooty on January 17, 2007, 04:16:37 am ---
--- Quote from: MaMeNnO on January 15, 2007, 07:53:08 am ---I've learned not to put to much time into the design. You must have a some plan, but don't design go into every little detail. I did some designing in a CAD package and I regret putting so much time into it.
Just make a cardboard or scrapwood mokup if you're not sure about something. I have seen the phrase "measure twice, cut once" many times on several threads... ;)
Well, the design looks great and promissing. ;D

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That has got to be the first time I've ever heard anyone bad-mouth planing/design....either way, nice job. Be sure to share with the masses and upload your sketch to 3d warehouse when your done.

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Don't get me wrong. I DO advice planning and designing, but just not to much on a computer with a CAD package. I measured more on the real wood and things, then I just read a measurement, mark it on the wood and cut it.
BamBam:
I like it.  Designing was also part the fun process for me too and it allowed me to work out some issues.  If you have the time (and who doesn't), design away until you get what you want.  Then go to the cardboard panel for controller placement.
Excellent work!

John
NiteWalker:

--- Quote from: Jouster on January 16, 2007, 01:09:48 am ---What angle did you set for the slope of the CP?

Does anyone know of a common angle to use?  The best I could figure from some of the figures I found was around 8-10* up from horizontal...anyone have differing numbers?

Jouster

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Around 7-10 degrees is usually sufficient. An easier way is to measure the slope from front to back. Say the front is about 3" (the control panel) then the back could be about 4 to 4 1/2".
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