Has anybody designed a control panel so you can fit chairs under it?

[sofakng]

I've had my stand-up (eg. traditional) arcade cabinet for a while now but I'm lazy and don't like standing for long periods of time so I have two tall chairs (like barstools but with a back), but it's uncomfortable to sit on them because my knees hit the cabinet and I can't get close enough to the control panel.

Does anybody else have this problem or does everybody just stand the entire time when playing?

I'm thinking about moving my control panel box closer to the front of the cabinet but it's not going to look that great because there will now be a huge gap between the screen and the control panel box, etc.

[Ginsu Victim]

You can either build a new panel and make it come out further, or you can look into buying a candy cab.

[sofakng]

Thanks for the help.

I have a couple of ideas about what I can do but I was wondering what everybody elses opinions are and if they have the same problem, etc.

[Ginsu Victim]

I'm in the same boat as you. I have a tall stool with a back and my knees bump the cab as well. Still more comfy than standing for long periods of time.

[mhermann]

I'm lazy and don't like standing for long periods of time

You truly are the sofa king!!

 

[Minwah]

My barstools are adjustable so I can get my legs under the CP if I want. Bigger problem for me is reaching the coin slot!

[Ginsu Victim]

My control panel doesn't stick out at all, so I can't get under it in any way. Luckily the reach isn't too bad, but I've been working on a CP redesign.

[Ummon]

You could redesign it. Or you could put a panel over the space. Or you could make it a cubby for drinks and stuff.

[Dreamwriter]

My local arcade has a dual "Lindburgh" cabinet designed for sitting down with your legs underneath the CP.  Works well, but if you *wanted* to stand and use it, you couldn't.

[Turnarcades]

I designed most of the Turnarcades line-up with the standing/sitting versatility in mind. The 'Master' was modelled on the generic 2-player cabinets that graced so many arcades I went to growing up. Having the shallower control panel than the amerian-styled machines allows for a sturdy and aesthetically pleasing overhang that means you can stand closer to the machine without stubbing your toes, or sit on a bar-stool with your knees under the panel, meaning you arch your back less. Even the 'Mini' cabinet was designed with the cp height set so you could sit in a regular chair to play it.

[valiant]

Cut a few inches off the legs of your bar stool?