Are you a Control Freak?
Alright, so I got to a fun part today, something I've been waiting to do for ages - attach the control panel! It looks so cool having it in place, I can't wait to be up and running and bashing on those buttons. I also attached a piano hinge for the front foldout section, which reveals a keyboard drawer behind it. The keyboard drawer slides out, so I had to attach some drawer sliders as well. They work really nicely, very smooth and solid.
From the front, keyboard door open:

Close up with the door open, and drawer slides extended:

Another close up, this time showing the piano hinge:

And finally one with the door closed. I had to hold it shut, as I haven't attached anything to keep it closed yet. In fact, I haven't even decided what I'm going to use! The plans use a door lock type thing, with a key, but I don't really think that's necessary for protecting the crap keyboard I'm going to use. Might see what I can find at the hardware store tomorrow, probably just use something like magnetic contacts.
From the front, keyboard door open:

Close up with the door open, and drawer slides extended:

Another close up, this time showing the piano hinge:

And finally one with the door closed. I had to hold it shut, as I haven't attached anything to keep it closed yet. In fact, I haven't even decided what I'm going to use! The plans use a door lock type thing, with a key, but I don't really think that's necessary for protecting the crap keyboard I'm going to use. Might see what I can find at the hardware store tomorrow, probably just use something like magnetic contacts.

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