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Do you prefer a CP that fits between the sides of the cab, or one that's wider?

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eds1275:
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The reason I ask is mainly for my own selfish purposes. I am done planning my machine with the control panel put between the sides of the cab - which would make it 28 3/4" across. I would hate to extend it further, but it seems a tad bit cramped with two joysticks [7 button layout] and a trackball [3", but maybe I'll go with a 2 1/4]. Is this too narrow to include the trackball?

newmanfamilyvlogs:
My build is not yet complete, but my CP includes two 7 button layouts and a 3" trackball squeezed into 24.5":


In testing two people were a little tight side by side, but it worked. I've whacked the trackball a good bit and it didn't feel too cramped.

BadMouth:
I prefer CPs that overhang slightly, maybe 1 or 2 inches on each side.
(like old Mortal Kombat cabs)

That doesn't really look like either of the pics above, so I didn't vote.

BadMouth:

--- Quote from: eds1275 on October 08, 2010, 01:39:34 pm ---The reason I ask is mainly for my own selfish purposes. I am done planning my machine with the control panel put between the sides of the cab - which would make it 28 3/4" across. I would hate to extend it further, but it seems a tad bit cramped with two joysticks [7 button layout] and a trackball [3", but maybe I'll go with a 2 1/4]. Is this too narrow to include the trackball?

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That's the same width as the x arcade tankstick (w/trackball) and it's fine with 2 players.
I would keep the sides of the cabinet open around the control panel though so it doesn't feel enclosed.

severdhed:
i think it really depends on the cabinet and how many controls you are trying to fit in there.  i find that the 24" panel is a little too tight for two adults.  on my 2 player cabinet, i made my panel 30" wide and it was pretty comfortable for two adults.  (2 sticks, 6 buttons each and a trackball in the middle).  i have since redone that cabinet and set it up for classics with only a 4way, trackball and 3buttons, but i kept the panel at 30" so i didn't have to build a new box. 

so, i say, 24" is plenty wide enough for a single player at a time, however it is too tight for two adults (unless you are both really skinny...which is not the case for me)

my 4 player panel is 45" wide, which is kinda pushing it for comfort.

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