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danny_galaga:
doc has had some success with modular controls:

http://www.beersmith.com/mame/

and a thread in the hall of fame has some discussion on the connections etc:

http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=20;action=display;threadid=20577

NoOne=NBA=:
If you are not going to use the P-3/P-4 controls much, you might want to consider just putting a USB hub in, and using gamepads for those players.

It's alot less work, and will give you the same functionality.
Several people here have opted for that route, with good success.

Doc-:
I like the idea of building wings for players 3 and 4!  I agree that CAT5 is the way to go if you want them quickly removable.

I currently use USB gamepads for players 3/4, but it would be cool to have detachable wings.  Not sure if it is practical on my existing design due to the artwork and pinball buttons, but it is an interesting idea to toy around with.

Currently I'm working on 360 driving wheel and shifter panels, a defender/stargate button panel, and some two way joysticks.

Cheers!
Doc-

NoOne=NBA=:
And be sure to use STRANDED Cat-5 cable, NOT solid core.

The stranded Cat-5 can take more twisting/bending/etc... without snapping off any wires inside the cable.

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