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patrickl:
I haven't tried any 2 player games myself just yet, but seeing as I'm about as wide (at shoulder level anyway) as the whole panel, I assumed 2 people won't fit in front without touching each other or the players need to stand at an angle to the cab to fit. Either way, that doesn't sound "comfortable" to me :o

Actually, it's just something I read as a reason (in a Project Announcement) from someone who bolted a wider CP on a gutted cab.

Wade:
I think the double decker idea is reasonable and might work well.  Having room for the trackball to follow through is good, assuming that would really work (it looks questionable to me, looks like people would be hitting their wrists on the monitor shelf).  Newer Golden Tee's aren't in Mame but we play Horseshoes on my Mame a lot, great for parties.  Some people like to play bowling, darts, etc.

The thing that I see with this panel that makes my back hurt just *looking* at it... is the way the panels go INTO the game instead of out... combined with the fact there is a step there, which would make you have to stand even FURTHER back.  I greatly prefer panels that stick outward as it makes it much more comfortable, plenty of room for your feet and you don't have to reach your arms outward very far.  Hands rest closer to the waist.  Now, if you have 4 foot long arms this might not be a problem. ;)

I don't believe there is a "perfect" panel, it is just like everything involved with mame.  It's all just a series of compromises.

Wade

paigeoliver:
The upper controls are not too far back, even with the step. Although I might still be removing the step.

Generic Eric:
Your "upper deck" kinda reminds of gyruss, how its under the monitor

andrewonawall:
This is a great design. I too am building a two level CP, but mine is more like the supercade design. I do have one problem with this particular design.......you used a cab for the best game ever developed!!!!  :'( My bias is that Battlezone is my fav all time game. If it were up to me, all Battlezone cabs should be restored to their original splender and worshiped by all. Shame one you  >:(. If you arent' as biased as I am, you would then think that this is a brilliant implimentation of multiple controls. Good Job.

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