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fjl:
I was just going over my cab plans and noticed there might be something to consider. The hinged Control Panel. First pic shows how it will rest, and second pic shows how it will look opened with hinges in place.





My question is, how stable is this? Should I expect the CP to move around a bit? Will the CP open while pullling down on the joystick? What do you guys use, if anything, to hold the CP in place while playing? A way to lock it so others can't open it? What experience good and bad did you get from adding a hinge to the CP? And is there a better type of hinge to use? Answers please!  :blah:

CheffoJeffo:
Two words:

Panel Clamps

http://www.happcontrols.com/amusement/acesor/49005900.htm

Cheers

headkaze:
I have a similar thing with my CP attached by a piano hinge. I've never had a problem with it popping up or opening during a game, it just never moves. I think you could have problems with kids opening it up or something like that. But I just have the force of gravity take care of it for me.

fjl:

--- Quote from: CheffoJeffo on January 27, 2007, 06:16:39 pm ---Two words:

Panel Clamps

http://www.happcontrols.com/amusement/acesor/49005900.htm

Cheers

--- End quote ---

Interesting, how do they work though? Do they go inside the cabinet or outside? I'd like a to see a picture of it in action.

(+_+):
Here's a practical shot with the paino hinge in action.

http://www.garry.ca/images/Day11_CPWithHinge.JPG

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