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struby:
I haven't really been able to find this, but what is the typical spacing from the biginning of the cp up towards the buttons inthe direction of the screen, like what would be that distance from cp edge to button edges, or if possible, could somone just send me a template of their 4 player cp with measurments cuz I can't seem to find good layouts.

edit: I'm asking all this quick cuz i'm drilling my cp today, but anyway, also, I can't remember if the joysticks are crooked or straight mounted with respect the the screen for players 3 and 4 if the buttons are angled in.

ahofle:

--- Quote from: struby on March 12, 2007, 08:44:47 am ---edit: I'm asking all this quick cuz i'm drilling my cp today, but anyway, also, I can't remember if the joysticks are crooked or straight mounted with respect the the screen for players 3 and 4 if the buttons are angled in.

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My advice, based on the questions you are asking, is that you shouldn't even be thinking about drilling today.  Ideally you should prepare a mock CP out of stiff cardboard and try it out, make adjustments, etc.  Make sure you have all the controls you want for the games you like in the proper places, etc.  I would spend a lot of time on this part of the cabinet before you 'set it in stone'.

And the vast majority of 4p cabinets have the joysticks all facing the same way (ie. not angled).

Chris G:
I don't have a 4 player template for you, but I wanted to make a recommendation.  It sounds like you're planning to cut your final CP right away.  I would strongly urge you to create a test CP first so you can "try it before you buy it".  Even if you have someone else's proven design to work from, it may not feel right to YOU.  I've seen a lot of people do a cardboard version - I'm doing a 1/4" hardboard sample for mine.

Good luck!
Chris

EDIT: I'm too slow!  :)

WLVRYN:
I agree that building a test CP is helpful.  I used 3 layers of cardboard glued together with wood glue for my test CP.  It actually worked very well and is pretty sturdy.  The good thing about using it is that each layer is just about 1/4", so 3 layers approxiates the depth of 3/4" MDF, which can give you a good idea on construction sizing and button/joy/trackball placement. 

javeryh:
I echo everyone else's sentiments about building a mock up before you drill your CP.  The cab I'm working on now went through multiple CP revisions and I ended up building three different ones out of MDF before I found the layout that felt right to me - and all I have on there is one joystick, 3 action buttons and 4 admin buttons!  I couldn't imagine nailing a 4P control panel on my first try.

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