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ratzz:
I've read a few times that some guys suggest having a removable control panel for maintenance.

My CP will not be removable, and my U360 will be sunken under my CPO and plexi, and I really don't fancy having to remove all that to replace something. I will be able to access things, but space may be tight.

How often have you guys needed / ever had to replace a U360's, buttons or micro-switches for failing?
Ginsu Victim:
Mine isn't a box, it's just the top and a flip-up front panel:

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I have volume and admin buttons hidden under it. I just flip it up and reach under. I never really need access for much, though. Mine can easily come off and swap with another panel. I just have two bolts with wingnuts at the back holding it on.

javeryh:
As long as you can get under there to do some maintenance in the event something stops working then you are probably OK.  That said, I'd still recommend you make it removable since it will be easier to deal with in the long run.
leapinlew:

--- Quote from: javeryh on September 23, 2008, 05:55:51 pm ---As long as you can get under there to do some maintenance in the event something stops working then you are probably OK.  That said, I'd still recommend you make it removable since it will be easier to deal with in the long run.

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Can't agree more. As soon as you make something permanent - it'll break.
ratzz:

--- Quote from: Ginsu Victim on September 23, 2008, 05:31:19 pm ---Mine isn't a box, it's just the top and a flip-up front panel:

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I have volume and admin buttons hidden under it. I just flip it up and reach under. I never really need access for much, though. Mine can easily come off and swap with another panel. I just have two bolts with wingnuts at the back holding it on.


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This is what I'd though about doing Ginsu, but using dowels as a the pivot point at the front of the CP to lift it over like a 'door'.

The only issue I was worried about was securing the top side in the down position. I thought about cupboard magnets, but didn't think these would hold very well during vigorous play.

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