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23.75" control panel with 2 players... some questions!
GaryMcT:
I don't like really wide control panels aesthetically, so I'm determined to make it work well enough for two players for me. :)
Beretta:
im currently in a similar situation.. converting a joust i've got about 24.5inch width to work with.. a bit more then you..
i wanna also go with a 6 button layout but it appears as if it will be a tight fit.. i've had thoughts of cutting it back to 4 buttons, another thought is to build the control panel out, i think this can be done with and without cutting the side panels.. but ya it's gonna be close quarters.
let me know how it works out for you, im just getting started so i have'nt made a mockup yet.
GaryMcT:
--- Quote from: Beretta on July 26, 2009, 04:33:20 pm ---im currently in a similar situation.. converting a joust i've got about 24.5inch width to work with.. a bit more then you..
i wanna also go with a 6 button layout but it appears as if it will be a tight fit.. i've had thoughts of cutting it back to 4 buttons, another thought is to build the control panel out, i think this can be done with and without cutting the side panels.. but ya it's gonna be close quarters.
let me know how it works out for you, im just getting started so i have'nt made a mockup yet.
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Mine is based on a Defender cab. . and before anyone screams, I'm not modifying the original at all, and it'll spend part of its time running the PCB (or likely the JROK board as the PCB is a bit flaky). I may even put a video switcher in there so that it's easier to switch.
Here's the thread for mine so far. . . getting everything to fit is difficult:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=94330.new;topicseen#new
I think Joust is a bit different than Defender though. . doesn't Joust have a control panel that is metal and curves around the front?
boxman:
Well here is the one I have installed in my cab, it's 24" wide.
And this is a photo I found with google where someone has kept the original layout for this cabinet.
So can be done, and in my case I have ended up with more space than the original cabinet design.
DaveMMR:
It can be done, especially forgoing the trackball. Below is my panel, merely 25" and sports a 3" trackball. The key is using the space wisely. And no one ever really complained about being "cramped". Although I would still test it - but I don't think an inch and a quarter is that much of a difference.