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| ironpoet:
I haven't had the time or resources to start building my system, so I've been spending my time designing the control panel. I was inspired by the simple panel-switching design of weisshaupt's "Ghost in the Machine" (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=75411.0) and so I tried expanding on that idea even further. My basic idea is that I wanted a control panel which was small most of the time (when only one person was playing), and I wanted it narrow enough to put pinball controls on the sides. But I also wanted to the option to play four player games. After all, "Gauntlet" is what inspired me to research building my own system. Anyway, the result of all these requirements was this: the Expandable, Modular Control Panel! The outside panel holders slide out like the leaves on a table: The two holders are designed to slide together inside the main structure: I admit this design is probably a bit of overkill, since I doubt I'd be switching panels all that often. But I love the "wow" factor and it would be nice to have different play options and future expansion options! I'd love to hear any feedback, comments, or suggestions people have about this design! Thanks! |
| Ginsu Victim:
While I agree with your use of the word OVERKILL, I say "why not?" Go for it! |
| ironpoet:
Heh. Seriously. But it was too crazy a design to not post about! |
| weisshaupt:
--- Quote from: ironpoet on April 15, 2008, 04:18:41 pm ---I admit this design is probably a bit of overkill, since I doubt I'd be switching panels all that often. But I love the "wow" factor and it would be nice to have different play options and future expansion options! --- End quote --- Overkill was the name of the Game on Ghost.. I like the idea (Ghost's major drawback is the size of the CP IMO) I considered some sort of "fold up" arrangement at one point, but abandoned that idea early knowing it was beyond my ability to implement cleanly.. If you think you can do it, I say go for it. |
| ahofle:
Pretty nifty design you have there. On the top flaps...it appears those fold over and sit on top of the controls? Depending on the thickness of that flap I would think that might interfere with using the controls? For example it looks like it would dig into your wrists if you rested your hand slightly below the joystick. Or you would slam your fingers into the upper flap if you put a trackball in there. Maybe if they were a thin material like metal? I'm curious to see where this goes! |
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