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Donkey Kong Control Panel. Is it anything more than just a plank ?
« on: September 12, 2010, 10:08:08 PM »
Since I plan on converting my MB into a DK I will have to also replace the CP.

The MB CP is all metal. We all know that the DK is wood, and from what I've seen it's simply a plank and not much more. Am I right, or are there any ridges or special edges I would have to router ?

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Re: Donkey Kong Control Panel. Is it anything more than just a plank ?
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2010, 11:15:18 PM »
It is indeed just a plank of wood. Here are some pictures, maybe they will help.

Overall


ridge for the t-molding


Some 'cut out' at the back which slides under the monitor side.
I could measure it if needed


The joystick 'cut out'


« Last Edit: September 12, 2010, 11:16:53 PM by gyruss »

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Re: Donkey Kong Control Panel. Is it anything more than just a plank ?
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2010, 11:21:19 PM »
Thanks !!

That's too much routing etc. for my taste. I just saw that even Scr33n used a real one.....

Going to look for one...

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Re: Donkey Kong Control Panel. Is it anything more than just a plank ?
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2010, 08:08:45 AM »
I have an extra one if you are interested, but its way over here...  :)

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Re: Donkey Kong Control Panel. Is it anything more than just a plank ?
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2010, 12:01:43 PM »
where is way over here located  ???

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Re: Donkey Kong Control Panel. Is it anything more than just a plank ?
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2010, 03:31:17 PM »
where is way over here located  ???

Level42 knows...  :)

... Seattle, WA 

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Re: Donkey Kong Control Panel. Is it anything more than just a plank ?
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2010, 03:46:04 PM »
Barry, that would be brilliant !!!!

I'll drop you a mail/PM.

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Re: Donkey Kong Control Panel. Is it anything more than just a plank ?
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2010, 03:47:28 PM »
Barry, that would be brilliant !!!!

I'll drop you a mail/PM.

Sounds good.