Build arcade control panel8/17/2023 The base should be supported by two (or three in our case) cross beams (2x4s) running in parallel with the MCP Base length-wise as picture in Figure 2 to the left. So, our MCP Base is actually in two pieces, length-wise. As our design changed with the introduction of the Tankstick, we weren’t able to properly plan the cuts ahead of time. It is very important that it be sturdy and well-fitting. The MCP Base is the piece on which the Monitor and Control Panel will rest. MCP Base Figure 2: MCP Base Support Beams Please refer to Figure 0 up above for specific measurements. So, let’s start with the MCP (Monitor/Control Panel) Base. My recommendation is to work your way up and back. They include the all the pieces for the top half of the machine. ![]() To the right are the measurements for the remaining panels yet to be cut. We also had to snip the pointed ends of the control panel support arms and add in two additional plates to cover the gap between the control panel and the side panels which I’ll cover later down the post. Take a look at Figure 1 if you’re following along with the original designs from Episode I. Additionally, we had to cut into both side panels (at the 90 degree angle) to accommodate the top edge of the Tankstick. We removed Under-Panel Plate A and will be re-using it as a cup holder plate between the control panel and the bezel. Nothing terribly difficult or complicated, thank goodness. This change means we also had to make some changes to the design of the shell itself in order to allow it to more securely cradle the Tankstick. We ultimately settled on X-Arcade’s Tankstick I used one in my personal machine and have had zero problems. In the interest of time, we’ve opted to purchase a fully assembled control panel rather than assemble one ourselves. Figure 0 – Panels (Not to scale) Changes in Design Figure 1: Additional Cuts So, our new goal is to get it up and running by the end of March with everything finished except for the artwork which our graphic design team will be doing internally. Last week, I was going back through the arcade cabinet posts, and I realized we started this project way back in October.
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