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Title: CP: To Angle or Not to Angle
Post by: jam3p on February 02, 2009, 04:44:37 pm

Hey guys - first and foremost, thanks in advance for the help on this.  After reading these forums for quite a while, but never posting, I know how great this community is.

My question is an easy one, in your experience, have you preferred an angled or non angled control panel?

I know it's more of a personal preference thing, but either feels fine to me to be honest.

Also, how much angle have you guys used?

Title: Re: CP: To Angle or Not to Angle
Post by: Hoopz on February 02, 2009, 09:46:12 pm

Angled.  Just more comfortable.  I went with the same angle as in Saint's book.  Not sure what it is.  It just feels right.

I'd suggest making a mock up and seeing how it feels to use. 

Title: Re: CP: To Angle or Not to Angle
Post by: Gatsu on February 03, 2009, 11:47:12 am

angles and I don't get along.  ;D

Title: Re: CP: To Angle or Not to Angle
Post by: jam3p on February 03, 2009, 12:59:00 pm

Yeah, see, that's the problem.  I've mocked both versions up and I still can't decide.  I just wanted to get some feedback on both ways, what people liked and didn't like.

Title: Re: CP: To Angle or Not to Angle
Post by: ViciousXUSMC on February 05, 2009, 03:45:54 pm

I like a slight angle it just seems more ergonomic. 

Like my laptop I have to use my cooling pad with it just so it will tilt it some or I get pains in my wrist.

Flat is ok if its the right height, but I think having an angle on the CP gives you more flexibility with the height.

Since your neutral about it, how about making an adjustable one :P  It would not be too hard with some hydrolic actuators to make it automated, or just some locking mechanism and hinges and it can be done manually.

Title: Re: CP: To Angle or Not to Angle
Post by: danny_galaga on March 17, 2009, 07:37:09 am

i prefer a bit of an angle. if you really cant decide, id say go with a small angle. that way bases are covered for others that play it...

Title: Re: CP: To Angle or Not to Angle
Post by: iAtoria on March 17, 2009, 09:24:00 am

If you are putting into a cabinet and the CP is above your belly button, Angled (5 degrees).
If you are putting into a cabinet and the CP is below your belly button, Not Angled.
If you are putting into a cabinet and the CP is at your belly button, Either.
If you are not putting into a cabinet, Not Angled.

Title: Re: CP: To Angle or Not to Angle
Post by: AMDman13 on March 26, 2009, 12:47:14 am

Angle. I believe Saints book is 2 inches (which is what I used). I've noticed a lot of others prefer 1 inch though.

Title: Re: CP: To Angle or Not to Angle
Post by: ivwshane on March 26, 2009, 02:05:47 am

Quote from: iAtoria on March 17, 2009, 09:24:00 am

If you are putting into a cabinet and the CP is above your belly button, Angled (5 degrees).
If you are putting into a cabinet and the CP is below your belly button, Not Angled.
If you are putting into a cabinet and the CP is at your belly button, Either.
If you are not putting into a cabinet, Not Angled.

That's good advice in my opinion.

I went with a slight angle on my cab.