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Control Panel Limitations *** 3 designs to choose from - opinions please
Franco B:
Have you thought about putting your start/admin etc buttons on the front of the panel? That would give you a little more room and make it look less cramped.
surface tension:
With careful button selection, you can combine mouse buttons with arcade controls...
ex_directory:
Franco, as you know that would make the CP less hot-swappable (even though I know I will only have one CP!)
st, how is this possible?
Franco B:
Well you could either wire up a D sub connector or similar for those few buttons or a more simpler (but longer swapping) option would be to use bullet connectors for the individual buttons.
Either way shouldnt add more than a minute for the swap, the d sub would be the better option as it would only take a couple of seconds.
metaHipster:
a hot swappable modular control panel may be another thing to consider.
http://beersmith.com/mame/controls.htm
at the very least, check out how he uses ethernet (RJ45) plugs & jacks for super fast/easy CP swapping.