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| nussmier:
I have been doing some research to start converting my control panel to a modular design. I have seen Doc's modular panel and I like it. I have read that some people like to add another way to secure it in the vertical plane just to be safe. I tend to be pretty aggressive so I was thinking I would want it to be more secure. I was wondering has anyone tried to use those child proof locks that are magnetic? Are they tight latching to ensure no play? Are they strong enough et etc. I was thinking I would mount a latch under every dowel that is in the panel. Thanks Nuss |
| u_rebelscum:
--- Quote from: nussmier on October 30, 2007, 12:06:00 pm ---...I was wondering has anyone tried to use those child proof locks that are magnetic? Are they tight latching to ensure no play? Are they strong enough et etc. I was thinking I would mount a latch under every dowel that is in the panel. --- End quote --- Yes Not really if you want it to latch/unlatch without having to bend the CP (it needs to swing freely, but 1/32" is enough IIRC) Yes (with one of these + guides I can lift my box CP by either joystick without the bottom falling off) edit: I used these "Magnetic Tot Loks". |
| SavannahLion:
--- Quote from: u_rebelscum on October 30, 2007, 12:47:58 pm ---I used these "Magnetic Tot Loks". --- End quote --- Oh wow, I didn't even know those things existed. And here I was trying to figure out how I could do the same thing from scratch. |
| telengard:
--- Quote from: nussmier on October 30, 2007, 12:06:00 pm ---I have been doing some research to start converting my control panel to a modular design. I have seen Doc's modular panel and I like it. I have read that some people like to add another way to secure it in the vertical plane just to be safe. I tend to be pretty aggressive so I was thinking I would want it to be more secure. I was wondering has anyone tried to use those child proof locks that are magnetic? Are they tight latching to ensure no play? Are they strong enough et etc. I was thinking I would mount a latch under every dowel that is in the panel. Thanks Nuss --- End quote --- Yeah, I'm also aggressive and I lock my modular panels down w/ screws. I knew that if they felt even remotely like they might give or something and get loose it would alter my playing. I have absolutely *zero* issues with aggressive play and I'm probably the sloppiest Robotron player out there. :) Good luck with your project! If you are looking for a different approach I've documented how I did mine (see signature). ~telengard |
| nussmier:
Yea I checked yours out Tel its pretty sweet just not sure I want to go that route yet. Who knows one day I might end up there anway..Thanks for the input... |
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