Control Panels

[SegaAges]

Alright dudes, I am working on converting a Tekken 2 cab to a full on Sega ST-V machine. I got a working board, getting some happs competition buttons on friday, and will worry about the side decals once I know what to use.

Here is something I was curious about. The control panel itself (or the graphic or whatever), what is the best way to get myself one of those so that when it is printed out, the buttons match up properly with my holes?

[raindog151]

unless you're doing some sort of specific pattern or image that interacts with that space, just don't put the button outlines on the artwork. depending on the print material (and the intelligence of the print shop workers) things may not line up correctly when printed.

my best luck has been measuring out where i want the artwork to show, then adding an extra 1/4 - 1/2" border around that to allow for any human/machine error.

my two cents after having done it numerous times.

[SegaAges]

Ok.

I have my happs buttons on the way, and get paid next week, so I will probably do everything all at once.

I got my marquee done at the kinkos by my house, and they did a pretty good job. It was my error in making the image a little too big, but I am the only person that notices, and it still looks pretty sick.

[raindog151]

sounds like it's really coming along, post pics when you get a chance!