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Title: Methods to secure CP to CP box
Post by: Zinfari on March 13, 2003, 10:17:38 am

I know there is a thread already going on how to secure your CP to your cab, but I was wondering what folks are doing to secure the CP top to the rest of the CP.  I know peolpe have mentioned a number of methods and I was just wondering wat type of experience people are having with each method.  (i.e. I tried this, but it just wasn't secure enough, or this is what I did and it's rock solid, etc.)  I'm hoping we see a number of responses here as some methods may not work for everyone.

Thanks,
-Zinfari

Title: Re:Methods to secure CP to CP box
Post by: Silverwind on March 13, 2003, 10:29:47 am

Well I have mine hinged for now.. :D

I have a large 4 player CP though.. so the weight of the top is just about enough to keep it shut.. it's not going anywhere unless you lift it..

Purchased some foam strips (for weatherproofing windows/doors) to put inbetween the top of the cp and the bottom.. so that when it's closed.. it provides a little better fit as the foam will compress/expand in case the fit isn't perfect.. also it will reduce the wood wear because it won't be rubbing together as much..  

the foam weatherstripping has tape on the back end of it.. you just peel and place :D

Title: Re:Methods to secure CP to CP box
Post by: SNAAAKE on March 13, 2003, 12:22:22 pm

Quote from: Zinfari on March 13, 2003, 10:17:38 am

how to secure your CP to your cab,

You might have seen this already but this is exactly how I did mine.Work great..very secure.  :)

(http://home.austin.rr.com/shumate/unicade/photos/control-bracket.jpg)

The panel doesnt move or anything.

Title: Re:Methods to secure CP to CP box
Post by: Zinfari on March 13, 2003, 03:30:16 pm

Snaaake I'm looking for methods of connecting the CP top (joysticks are attached to this piece) with the CP box (that you would then connect to the cab via a method like you mentioned in your post.   Some folks have used hinges, others bolts with wood inside.  I'm just trying to figure out what the options are or if someone has come up with something really cool that the rest of us haven't thought of (or at least something I haven't thought of.)  :)  

-Zinfari

Title: Re:Methods to secure CP to CP box
Post by: rampy on March 13, 2003, 03:51:19 pm

I used L brackets and carriage bolts with wingnuts...

people have used velcro.

people have used friction, by using little wooden spacers that "wedge" the box between them (and gravity holds it down)

1up uses baby-safe latches somewhere on his (I had thought of doing this before but ended up not needing to)

people use the arcade clamps/latches thingies that were discussed in the other thread.

uhm...  hinges were already discussed... window pane latches.. check...

I think that's all the types i've seen browsing the examples, in the past...

rampy

Title: Re:Methods to secure CP to CP box
Post by: SirPoonga on March 13, 2003, 04:07:29 pm

http://free.hostdepartment.com/S/SirPoonga/images/y_con10.jpg

You can see I am using wood strips on the inside to secure everything.

Title: Re:Methods to secure CP to CP box
Post by: Gopherboy on March 13, 2003, 05:04:21 pm

Right on Silverwind - precisely what I had in mind! I was going to use rubber though for that extra bit of friction!

gb

Title: Re:Methods to secure CP to CP box
Post by: seaner on March 13, 2003, 05:12:50 pm

I'm countersinking plain old #8 wood screws into my CP, right through the plexiglass.  Holds the plexi to the CP, and the CP to the box.  Just have to be careful not to crack the plexi when tightening down.

there are some pics around here...
http://www.beerbot.ca/mame/cabinet.html

Title: Re:Methods to secure CP to CP box
Post by: JayTea on March 13, 2003, 05:35:41 pm

Line the top of the box edges with velcro, reinforce with small wood screws and washers.  It works great for me.  I like the wood strips on the inside idea...maybe if I get a hair to do another cab.... :)

Title: Re:Methods to secure CP to CP box
Post by: SNAAAKE on March 13, 2003, 06:06:41 pm

Quote from: Zinfari on March 13, 2003, 03:30:16 pm

Snaaake I'm looking for methods of connecting the CP top (joysticks are attached to this piece) with the CP box (that you would then connect to the cab via a method like you mentioned in your post.   Some folks have used hinges, others bolts with wood inside.  I'm just trying to figure out what the options are or if someone has come up with something really cool that the rest of us haven't thought of (or at least something I haven't thought of.)  :)  

-Zinfari

OH Oh..i see..I just did the plain old school way..some tacks ;D..IF i ever need to open my control panel then I do that by fliping the panel over and unscrew the bottom piece of wood.
Besides,I wont ever need to open my panel because I have all the interface(dreamcast,psx,usb) outside in a seperate box and I use molex connecters to switch between systems.Anything ever goes wrong with the interface,I just open the seperate box and fix...Hopefully nothing will ever go wrong with the interface(joints coming off and all) :P

Title: Re:Methods to secure CP to CP box
Post by: Brogner on March 16, 2003, 07:39:22 pm

I'm doing something a little different.  I'm using dowel rods to attach my cp.  I have 2 holes on each side of the cab that go through a wood piece attached to the cp.  it locks it in well with a slight wobble if you try to lift it.  I can pull the dowels out to remove the cp.  I had to use the wood to raise the cp 1/2" to clear the coin door and allow the wiring into the cab, so this worked out well