Depth on routing control panel

[darkSSide]

Just wondering how deep to route under the CP for the joysticks.

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[brad808]

depends on your joysticks

[darkSSide]

Right now  I have the Happ Comps and the Ms. Pacman/Galaga 4-way. I bought a SlikStik CP from somebody that didn't route the CP and the Happs are a little short and the 4-way is way too short where it sticks.

[PL1]

That depends on the joystick and the mounting method.

Planning on using visible bolts?  Threaded inserts?  Support blocks and mounting plate like EMDB did here?


Scott

[darkSSide]

That depends on the joystick and the mounting method.

Planning on using visible bolts?  Threaded inserts?  Support blocks and mounting plate like EMDB did here?


Scott

No visible bolts

[PL1]

For the GGG threaded inserts, you'll need to leave ~.5" -- the insert is .4" and the threads of the screws stick out the back a bit when you use them with a metal mounting-plate joystick.

The support blocks and mounting plate method can be as shallow or deep as you like -- as long as you leave enough so you can't pull the stick through it during vigorous play.


Scott

[darkSSide]

The support blocks and mounting plate method can be as shallow or deep as you like -- as long as you leave enough so you can't pull the stick through it during vigorous play.

Scott

So leave a minimum or maximum 1/2 inch from the top? Sorry for the dumb question. Also do I need to drill all the way through the CP or just .4" from the back for the GGG thread inserts?

[PL1]

The support blocks and mounting plate method can be as shallow or deep as you like -- as long as you leave enough so you can't pull the stick through it during vigorous play.

Scott

I mention that because if you need to mount it that shallow, you should change to a top mount approach.

Personally, I try to avoid top mounting sticks since it makes it harder to repair/service/replace, but with some sticks, you can't avoid it.

So leave a minimum or maximum 1/2 inch from the top? Sorry for the dumb question. Also do I need to drill all the way through the CP or just .4" from the back for the GGG thread inserts?

ABSOLUTE Minimum -- ANY closer than that and the mounting screws will probably punch through the top.  Leave yourself some wiggle room.

You will want to drill the holes for the inserts deep enough that the mounting screws don't bottom out and push the wood up so it deforms the CP surface, but no need to drill all the way through.

I went a little shallow once and had to carefully drill through the installed inserts so the screws could tighten on a Zippyy.     

You can't remove the inserts and reinstall them in the same hole -- guaranteed fail.

The best approach is to get the inserts and take careful measurements before you route out the joystick recess.

You can mount the stick on a piece of scrap MDF if you want to practice before you do it on your CP.

The good news is that you can carefully remove the GGG inserts and reuse them, just not in the same place.


Scott

[darkSSide]

Thanx for the info!
Just picked up a beat up Konami Lethal Enforcers cab to fix and cut up now.

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