Posted by Sean on September 24, 1999 at 09:37:50:
In Reply to: Suggestions / Critique requested... posted by =-JacK-= on September 23, 1999 at 14:27:38:
The happ arkanoid spinner will not fit a wood panel. You'll need to make a faceplate for it, similar to the happ wood panel adapter for the trackball. You should design one so you can accomodate it in your layout.
If you are using a metal panel you won't need the trackball adapter.
Also, remember that the button terminals extend about 1 inch from the center of the button plus you need a little extra for the disconnect. Make sure there is enough room between all the button & between the button & the interior walls of the panel. It's tighter then you might think. If the control panel is angled you need even more room between the top interior wall & the top row of buttons.
I'd suggest making new templates for all the components with the exposed area solid & the underside dashed & no color fills. That will allow you to really see how tight the spacing is from the wire side of the panel.