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Rotating control panels in the CNC age... why so rare still?

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AGarv:
I haven't seen much mention of rotating control panels recently.  It has always struck me as the best solution (once construction is finished) to have multiple control setups on the same cab, both for ergonomics and aesthetics.

Ten years ago when 1UP introduced the first rotating control panel cab I am sure it was an absolute nightmare to accurately cut the panels and internal rotation mechanisms.  Now that CNCs are readily available, I am surprised we don't see more rotating panels.  Other than the need for precision, is there some huge drawback to them that I don't know about?  ??? (If anyone has a 3D model for a rotating panel cab floating around, please pass it my way!)

Unstupid:

--- Quote from: AGarv on September 20, 2013, 04:57:07 pm ---Other than the need for precision, is there some huge drawback to them that I don't know about?

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It is too difficult to make them not look like ass!  ;)

Fursphere:

--- Quote from: Unstupid on September 20, 2013, 05:14:50 pm ---
--- Quote from: AGarv on September 20, 2013, 04:57:07 pm ---Other than the need for precision, is there some huge drawback to them that I don't know about?

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It is too difficult to make them not look like ass!  ;)

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Agreed! 

Even a "quick swap" control panel has the issue of finding a place to store the extra panel(s).

SavannahLion:
Cabs are getting smaller and thinner thanks to the monitors. Bartop and Woody are good examples.

DaveMMR:

--- Quote from: Unstupid on September 20, 2013, 05:14:50 pm ---
--- Quote from: AGarv on September 20, 2013, 04:57:07 pm ---Other than the need for precision, is there some huge drawback to them that I don't know about?

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It is too difficult to make them not look like ass!  ;)

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Yup, what he said. Even the best ones (1Up's PacMamea) have an odd look about them. At best, and with the aforementioned example, there's too much "empty, wasted space" between the controls and the monitor which is required for rotating clearance.

And what Savannah said as well. It's almost easier and, possibly cheaper, to just build a second cabinet now that room isn't so much an issue.

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