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Title: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: leapinlew on April 03, 2007, 12:38:46 pm
As many of you know - many people need help configuring their CP. I've designed what I feel is the most perfect CP ever. Feel free to use it, but if you do - I would request you send me a 10% royalty. 10% being the total cost of the CP.

The first thing you'll notice with this CP is that it includes nearly every control you need to play most games. God knows why more people haven't thought of this.  :dunno

Also, as a built in safety measure - the CP is wide enough to compliment todays "large and in charge" gamer. I highly recommend some hooks attached to the cabinet near each player to provide a megaphone for in game communication. This is especially helpful during games of Contra, Joust, Mario Bros or any game that requires cooperation.

A CP this powerful requires a cabinet to match. I would recommend a few dozen bags of cement inside of the cabinet to keep the cabinet from flipping over.

Feel free to comment on the CP if you like - but I think we all know it's perfect.  ;)

Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: Donkey_Kong on April 03, 2007, 12:43:24 pm
100 inches wide...hellz yea. The sad part is that this design actually would work for some people around here.

 :laugh2:


Nice work Lew. I see you put your heart and soul into this design.  :applaud:
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: Crax on April 03, 2007, 12:51:28 pm
April 1st was sunday.....err...I mean, NICE JOB!!!!1!1!
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: MaximRecoil on April 03, 2007, 12:55:43 pm
What about a steering wheel (or three)? Light guns? Flight stick? Star Wars yoke? Paperboy handlebars? 720 Degrees stick? Frontline "spinner"? Rotary joysticks?

You need at least 104 "admin" buttons too, arranged conveniently in QWERTY fashion.

Then mount it on a Centipede.
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: unclet on April 03, 2007, 12:58:38 pm
I hope one of those spinners is a Push/Pull spinner ....
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: Crax on April 03, 2007, 01:03:40 pm
Star Wars yoke? Paperboy handlebars?

Maybe he could save a bit of space by hacking his Paperboy handlebars and adding some buttons on it to also function as a star wars yoke!  2 in 1!!!!
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: NoOne=NBA= on April 03, 2007, 08:14:11 pm
I would definitely lose about 4" in width.
That will let you use an uncut piece of 4x8, and will completely solve the "should I use a circular saw/table saw/jigsaw to cut my CP" dilemma.
The correct answer will now be "NO! Just shut up and drill your holes".

Maybe he could save a bit of space by hacking his Paperboy handlebars and adding some buttons on it to also function as a star wars yoke!  2 in 1!!!!

Paperboy is actually very playable with a Star Wars yoke.
I'd make a second tier of controls that would swing up from the bottom of the CP when needed, and would include steering wheels, shifters, SW yoke and light guns.
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: nostrebor on April 03, 2007, 09:36:59 pm
Amature.  ::)

Where's the cupholders?




 ;)
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: Hoopz on April 03, 2007, 09:48:38 pm
Is that going to fit into anybody's basement?  ;D
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: bfauska on April 03, 2007, 10:25:31 pm
Is that going to fit into anybody's basement?  ;D

And the best argument yet for keeping the arcade in the living room. "But honey, I can't fit it down the basement stairs." :applaud:
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: Kremmit on April 03, 2007, 10:27:02 pm
Don't forget the cigarette lighter.
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: struby on April 03, 2007, 10:31:04 pm
does it do laundry and take out the trash as well?
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: NoOne=NBA= on April 03, 2007, 10:33:03 pm
Amature.  ::)
Where's the cupholders?

I assumed that the unmarked controls on the left were taps for the kegs he was planning to hold this up with.
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: Kevin Mullins on April 03, 2007, 11:06:21 pm
Is that going to fit into anybody's basement?  ;D

No, but it would make a fun and interactive front porch.
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: struby on April 04, 2007, 09:00:31 am
Is that going to fit into anybody's basement?  ;D

No, but it would make a fun and interactive front porch.

with some mildly uncomfortable porch chairs
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: Hoopz on April 04, 2007, 09:13:16 am
Amature.  ::)
Where's the cupholders?

I assumed that the unmarked controls on the left were taps for the kegs he was planning to hold this up with.

Now THAT"s an idea!  Wonder if it's been done yet!   ;D
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: JoyMonkey on April 04, 2007, 09:29:11 am
Nice work Lew!
Where do I send the 10% royalty? I think your cut comes to about $300.
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: BobA on April 04, 2007, 11:39:57 am
Where are the flipper buttons and ball plunger.   Your going to need gorilla arms to use the flippers.
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: Dervacumen on April 04, 2007, 09:07:17 pm
There should be a DDR pad and rowing attachment.  What were you thinking?
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: Fozzy The Bear on April 04, 2007, 09:19:49 pm
There should be a DDR pad and rowing attachment.  What were you thinking?

Yeah!! And don't forget to add some mounting brackets to the front so that you can add a couple of Horses and play "Final Furlong" or add a couple of bikes for "Super Hang On"

Best Regards,
Julian (Fozzy The Bear)
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: MPTech on April 05, 2007, 12:51:39 am
I know this can't be real, you forgot the GUNZ!  (no Duck Hunt here!)
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: btp2k2 on April 05, 2007, 01:12:48 am
That is so badass......I might make five of em, and send you 40% just due to the shear awesomeness of it.....

In fact, I am never going to wash my hand again because it clicked the mouse on this thread....
Title: Re: Here it is.... the perfect control panel
Post by: More Cowbell on April 05, 2007, 11:47:21 am
And where are the boob controls from Gotcha!