Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum
Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: Zathras on January 23, 2004, 11:49:38 am
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I did try searching but couldn't find the answers so here goes.
I am planning to build my first cabinet based off the Ultimate Arcade I plans with a few modifications (modular control panel and an inch wider for a bigger tv) and I have been wavering back and forth on how to finish it, first I was going to paint it, then decided to laminate, then decided to do the Happs vinyl that is on sale, then decided on a laminate side/vinyl font combo (and even went ahead and ordered some vinyl since I was ordering some other parts), but the more I think about that I don't know how much I would like the two tone black look so I may just end up going the full laminate route (well maybe using the vinyl for top/back).
But my question is this - In the UA1 (and many other cabs) the front/back panels are recessed about an inch or so. What do you do to that inner lip portion? Just paint it or cut little strips of laminate or . . . ?
Ok second question - In planning the modular panels - so far I've decided on the generic 2 person 6 buttons per with a trackball in the middle, a single joystick old school panel with a variety of buttons, and a trackball panel. But when laying these out in my head I realized that I would have to have a joystick on the trackball panel to select games won't I? (mamewah will be my front end) I may have to switch to a tron/trackball panel if that is the case. Guess I'll have to order another spinner :) My wife is really going to regret telling me to go ahead and buy the stuff you need for it.
I would say now that I've got about 90% of the stuff purchased so it won't be too long till I can get started.
Thanks!
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I realized that I would have to have a joystick on the trackball panel to select games won't I?
Just a thought, but you could have a couple of buttons assigned to up arrow & down arrow.
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Just a thought, but you could have a couple of buttons assigned to up arrow & down arrow.
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I think that would make too much sense and not cost enough money ;D
Thanks I may do that - sometimes you don't see the obvious.
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Glad to help. I've got a cab in the early stages of development myself at the moment. I find myself spending more and more time contemplating CP layouts (usually when I should be doing something else).
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But my question is this - In the UA1 (and many other cabs) the front/back panels are recessed about an inch or so. What do you do to that inner lip portion? Just paint it or cut little strips of laminate or . . . ?
I had the same question when I started my cab (which remains unfinished - curse you, cold weather! CUUUUURRRSSEE YOOOUUU!!). Anyway, I used strips. The "inside" part - that is, the part the faces the back of the cab- would be hidden by the thickness of the front panels, so I just rough cut that to shape with some tin snips. The front facing part was trimmed with a router as usual. This can be seen in my incredibly crude graphic.
I'm pleased with the results, and saved a lot of laminate by not doing the entire inside of the cab. Also, this gave me a chance to work with the laminate on a small scale which helped me get used to the whole process.
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Ah that explains it well - cool thanks.