// MAME Controller: Constructing the Controller

NOTE: Images of the controller are on the page 3 (the last page)...be sure to continue on!

1. Drill 1 1/8” holes in the side CP panels for the pinball buttons.

2. Assemble the bottom of the control panel with the base as well as the front and back panels

3. Verify the angle of the side panels meet well via the mitre saw cuts.

4. Verify the angle of the surface of the box will match the CP surface angle and sit flush.

5. Use the printed control panel templates to attach to the surface of the control panel.

6. Apply dark blue construction paper to the surface of the control panel.

7. With a scrap piece of paper and wood, practice cutting a hole in the CP and note the reaction to the construction paper

8. With the countersink drill bit, create four holes in each corner of the surface through to the box below.

9. Once the holes are drilled, clamp the Lexan CP surface and drill from the bottom of the surface through to the Lexan.

10. With bolts, temporarily attach the Lexan to the CP surface

11. Begin drilling the button, joystick, and controller holes using the hole saw.

a. Note to be careful of the Lexan reaction and to not go too fast due to possible melting.

12. Once the holes are completed, remove the Lexan and add the control panel overlay.

13. Using an exacto knife, cut the holes from the paper.

14. Replace the Lexan and apply the bolts to the surface temporarily.