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First cabinet, currently unnamed (Update 10/19/10: It's Alive!)
jholman76:
If you keep it in the case, I would highly suggest leaving a door off of it.
If you DO decase it, you dont have to ruin the case. You can just get some threaded inserts and use some MOBO standoffs (that most likely came with your high-end case for adjusting different mobo types). I did that for mine:
Or, a couple of the well known arcade stores sell PCB mounting feet, but they can be spendy ($4 for a set of 4) where the threaded inserts were probably 45 cents each.
Lots of options, but please, take my advice with a grain of salt. It is 100% your decision.
Good start, though. A good experienced friend to help is priceless!
joe
GoingIncognito:
Yeah, it's a good idea (and my mobo is on the little included standoffs). Oddly enough I never really gave much thought to taking the components out of the PC and remounting everything inside the cab. I had only considered taking the internal structure out along with the components. haha! I don't specifically need the internal structure from the case, it just keeps everything nice and tidy and provides handy mounting points for all the bits. I'm definitely going to leave the side door off if I leave it all in the case. Heat generation will be my biggest concern, and would likely be the biggest reason for me to remount everything directly inside the cab. The upshot of all this is that regardless of whether I decase or not, I think there's enough open space in the case to ensure that when properly vented there will be plenty of airflow to help keep things cool.
Also, forgot to mention that I got a Mini-Pac from Ultimarc for everything to plug into :).
GoingIncognito:
Here are a few more pictures from the build (Thanks to Martoon for sending them to me since I neglected to take more than one picture myself, whoops!):
Plywood with outline of side ready to go under the knife
Side showing an internal brace installed
All the pieces waiting patiently to be put together
My parts shipped from Ultimarc yesterday and arrived in Ohio today. Assuming they keep up the pace I should have them Monday, woot!
Edit: It appears they're already out for delivery! Way to go Ultimarc and DHL. Will keep everyone updated :). :woot
GoingIncognito:
Parts arrived yesterday :woot: :woot: :woot:! :cheers: to Andy at Ultimarc.
Here's a quick picture I took with my cellphone last night.
Yes, only one Ultrastik is pictured. Martoon was kind enough to buy me a second Ultrastik for my birthday and no one was home at his house to accept the delivery, so the 2nd stick will arrive Monday.
GoingIncognito:
Getting excited! Soon enough it'll be time to wire up the control panel!
Here are pics of this weekend's progress:
More bracing
Cabinet beginning to look like an actual arcade cabinet
Cabinet pretty much framed out
Keyboard drawer being assembled
Cabinet with keyboard drawer installed
Closeup showing the back stop installed to prevent the drawer from being pushed too far in