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jmike:
Hi there,
    This is my first post so any help would be appreciated. After building my first cab (which wasn't too impressive but the did job) Ive decided to build my own control panel. My first cabinet was a very simple design that first used 2 street fighter anniversary controllers and later was upgraded to a two player x-arcade control panel.

That was a couple of years ago and I've decided to try building my own CP. I ran across this

http://retrocadia.com/retrocadia_gamemachine

but after looking at the price, I decided to try and build it my self. I'm not too far into the project but I did manage to cut most of it the wood:

I just ordered the t-molding which is chrome/just like the outer part of the buttons which light up (hope I can make that work).

Not sure how to cut angles but I don't think I'll be adding the steering wheels, especially since that slant is a bit too advance for me to cut. I'll keep try add another post later this week, after I buy my router.

jmike:
 :o sorry it's taken so long to update my post. Well I haven't given up on this project. Had a little trouble with the angles but luckily for wood filler I think it won't be too noticeable. I cut the wood for the tmolding and added the wheels. Not sure what I'm going to do with the artwork yet (suggestions?). As you can tell I made some changes compared to the retrocadia original idea.

gonzo90017:
Interesting project. Good luck.  :cheers:

facesmiths:
yes looks like a really good first keep us posted I would like to see how your progress of learning as well as the project go. I dont think the lights in the buttons will be any harder than the wireing of the actual joys and buttons to the encoder board for them so you should get it working and I have seen a lot of very knowledgable guys be extremly helpfull when asked so I would definetly ask but ask specific questions. If you don't just blurt out "HELP ME!" but put up what you are having difficulty with I am pretty sure it will make it easier to know if we have the knowledge you seek. :)

jmike:
Thanks for the words of wisdom guys.
I was able to do a little more work on my CP. Here are the pics. Originally I wasn't going to use the trackball plate but the router decided to stray a bit so.... The only hole left to drill is for the spinner.

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