Going Shopping Tommorow - What do I need?

[TheGatesofBill]

I've got a cabinet (gutted), buttons, and IPAC. What do I need to buy? Probably .187 female disconnects, but what else (I can't think of anything, too little sleep recently). I appreciate any help, thanks.

[TalkingOctopus]

Some wire.  
A crimper if you don't have one.  
PCB feet.
Cable ties.  

I also got a 12 pack of variety female disconnects for wiring the coin mech (larger than .187) and lights (smaller).

That is about all I used for wiring.

I am sure you will end up making more than one trip to the store anyhow.  I must have made at least 10 from start to finish, but I built one instead of converting.

Good Luck!

[KeithD]

Yeah, a 12 pack.... get me one too while you are there...  

Terminal strips?
Heat-shrink?
desoldering braid?

[Thenasty]

you can't buy anything unless you bring the mula.. Yea bring $$$$ lots of it.

*edit*
that 12 pack is just for the first button installed, You need at least 2x12pack. When you finished it all up, you be amazed how the cabs looks even its incomplete.

[BobA]

Do you have the old needle nose pliers, soldering iron, diagonal cutters?  

BobA

[SirPeale]

You already have the disconnects?  If I'd known at the time, I would have suggested picking some up the same time you got the door.

[AlanS17]

I've got a cabinet (gutted), buttons, and IPAC. What do I need to buy? Probably .187 female disconnects, but what else (I can't think of anything, too little sleep recently). I appreciate any help, thanks.

What method does the PC hook to the monitor and what type of monitor is it? What condition is the cabinet in? Do you plan on modifying it in even a minor way? Do the non-PC components already have power? How will you be getting sound? Does the marquee area light up properly?

There are LOTS of questions that could use answering before any good suggestions can be made. However, if you're talking from a strictly electrical stand-point you will want:

wire (18 or 22 gauge)
quick disconnects
wire strippers
crimpers
zip ties
tie-downs
possibly a terminal block
surge protector (after all, you'll have a PC in there)

Non-electrical considerations:
maybe speakers
maybe a marquee bulb
maybe a VGA breakout cable
maybe paint, plexi, wood filler, t-molding, speaker grill, screws, wood, etc depending on the condition of this cabinet and your plans for it

[TheGatesofBill]

Lets see:

I already have:
-Crimpers
-Zip Ties
-Surge Protector
-Speakers (they were in the cabinet, I need an amp for them)
-Needle Nose Pliers
-Soldering Iron
-Diagonal Cutters
-Wire (from a intercom system that was removed from my house)
-Wire Strippers

I need:
-.187 Female Quick Disconnects
-Assorted Quick Disconnects
-Marquee Bulb
-Black Spray Paint
-Amp for Speakers

The cabinet itself is in great condition (especially considering it was free). I have no idea what a VGA breakout cable or terminal block is. And I am still waiting for my coindoor to arrive, so I don't know what I need for that.

I think thats covered everything. Thanks for the help.

[Isometric Bacon]

Hey man. You're GatesOfBill from Dcemulation right?

How do I know?

It's Sub_Woofer, your former fellow Mod

Great to see you've caught onto this great hobby too. I myself am building my cabinet from stratch, I can't wait till it's complete. (not too long to go now )

[TheGatesofBill]

Hey Sub, yea, this is me. Ruling over the Art Forum with an iron fist. Well, some kind of fist, more likely made of Wonderbread.

[Jelly2003]

Jelly talks to you both on a regular basis so ill put in my 2 cents here.

[grafixmonkey]

Do you need primer for spray paint?  A guy at Lowe's had me get some for my paint job.  (I'm painting onto bare wood though.)

Nice thin solder if you don't have any...

hmmmm....   protective feet for the corners?  if those aren't still on?

Molex connectors, if you want 'em.

Cable staples for holding wires to the wall?  

Hot glue, if you're gluing anything hotly?

that's about all I can think of that someone might use on a cab.

[SirPoonga]

Beer

[CanStick]

I've got a cabinet (gutted), buttons, and IPAC. What do I need to buy? Probably .187 female disconnects, but what else (I can't think of anything, too little sleep recently). I appreciate any help, thanks.

Maybe the most important of all...JOYSTICKS!!!  

[BombProofPlane]

Beer

maybe not the best choice for something that requires so much dexterity

you do need a beverage as wiring does take some time

try water or soda