Author Topic: Two-Headed Beast -- Finished (Read 166225 times)

yotsuya · « **Reply #200 on:** March 20, 2012, 01:29:28 pm »

Quote from: Nephasth on March 20, 2012, 01:26:35 pm

I drew my flat drawing in Visio. I was able to just save as a .dxf and the laser cut it out without any modifications to the file. One thing to keep in mind is that metal stretches when it is bent, changing the dimensions. I didn't take this into account with mine and had to add spacers behind my cp boxes to get the panels to sit correctly. Good luck with your panels! And make sure you post pics of them!

Thanks for the tip. I've read the 'Beast thread like 5 times already for wiring tips, so I've had that in mind. Fortunately, it's all going to be sandwiched flat, so I don't have to worry about bending. I'll post pictures of everything, wiring included, when done!

TopJimmyCooks · « **Reply #201 on:** March 20, 2012, 03:42:12 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on March 20, 2012, 01:29:28 pm

....... I've read the 'Beast thread like 5 times already for wiring tips, so I've had that in mind. Fortunately, it's all going to be sandwiched flat, so I don't have to worry about bending. I'll post pictures of everything, wiring included, when done!

Make sure that wiring is regulation black on black (on black), Soldier.

Nephasth · « **Reply #202 on:** March 21, 2012, 10:37:12 am »

Quote from: Nephasth on March 20, 2012, 12:02:53 pm

Rapomstage3 has (had?) an NBA Jam in one of these cabinets that had similar issues with the corners. He used bondo and cardboard forms to bring the corners back into existence, and came out with great results. I've been without a computer for the past few days, but I'm getting the internet hooked up in my new house this morning. Once I've got my computer back up I'll post a link to his thread.

Here's that link: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=114736.0

rooter · « **Reply #203 on:** March 21, 2012, 02:31:48 pm »

Quote from: Nephasth on March 21, 2012, 10:37:12 am

Quote from: Nephasth on March 20, 2012, 12:02:53 pm
Rapomstage3 has (had?) an NBA Jam in one of these cabinets that had similar issues with the corners. He used bondo and cardboard forms to bring the corners back into existence, and came out with great results. I've been without a computer for the past few days, but I'm getting the internet hooked up in my new house this morning. Once I've got my computer back up I'll post a link to his thread.

Here's that link: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=114736.0

Awesome thread. Thanks for taking the time to come back and post it.

yotsuya · « **Reply #204 on:** April 01, 2012, 07:59:47 pm »

Nep-

What size carriage bolts did you use for your joysticks?

Nephasth · « **Reply #205 on:** April 01, 2012, 09:59:06 pm »

1/4". Should have went with 3/16" though. Got them from Fastenal. Was somewhat hard to find stainless without manufacturing marks.

yotsuya · « **Reply #206 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:02:04 pm »

So you think the 1/4ths are too big? I got some of those as well, but I dunno... They seem big. I got some 3/16ths as well, but the holes I have cut are too big for them (cut for the 1/4th). I'm going to buy a sheet of cold rolled steel and maybe recut a panel for the 3/16ths. I'll have enough metal left over for other fun projects!

Nephasth · « **Reply #207 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:10:48 pm »

I don't think the heads of the bolts are too big on top of the panel. But I had a combination of issues. First, I designed the panels for Mag-Sticks but went with U360s and JLWs. So to get those joys to fit I had to do some serious modification to the mounting holes. While tightening the nuts, the corners of the nuts would press into the joystick body, and the flats of the nuts rest right up against them. The cabs I have that use carriage bolts for the joysticks use 3/16" bolts. Just one of those things I didn't pay much mind to at the time. In the end it worked out, but if I had to do it over again, I would do it right with 3/16" stainless carriage bolts. If you really want to get fancy, use weld studs on the underside for your joysticks. I would have done this on mine, but I was worried about discoloration and warping/puddle effects on the top side since I have no CPOs.

Nephasth · « **Reply #208 on:** April 04, 2012, 09:41:59 am »

Well, it's been a long while since I've actually worked on the Beast, but I got a little done yesterday. With the machine being in my old uninsulated garage for this past winter, it didn't see any work... or any play. Just moved into a much larger house a couple of weeks ago, and I've got a spot all picked out inside, out of the elements, for the Beast.

For the move I had to remove some of the interior components that weren't secured in the cab (power supply and subwoofer mainly). To get this down into the basement, it has to come apart in multiple pieces. Before it gets inside I wanted to get those components secured. I picked up some overpriced brackets from Lowe's and modified them to hold down the power supply and sub. I used threaded inserts again in the cabinet wood. The two lower brackets on the sub are screwed into the sub box with wood screws. The top bracket isn't screwed into the sub, but help holds it down in place preventing wobbling. I'll probably trim the brackets for the power supply so the bottom edge is flush with the board. Still need to clean up the power supply wires... Couple of pics of the brackets:

If all goes well, Dmen and my brother-in-law will be helping me move it into the gameroom this afternoon. The topper and control panel boxes will be coming off. If we're going to be vaginas today, we'll take the monitors out too. It's been awesome having tons of room to work on the games, no more cramped ass garage!

Also, I've been setting up the new gameroom these past few days. A few pics of the games...

Gorf being all lonely in the vid row. The Beast will go on the right, Arkanoid on the left.

The ceiling fan has been taken down and replaced with a smaller light, it was right in the dart lane. Got way lucky with the dart machine, there's only 1/2" of clearance between it and the ceiling. After the move the only problem with any game was one light was out on the ball counter on Skeeball... pleasantly surprised.

TopJimmyCooks · « **Reply #209 on:** April 04, 2012, 10:24:32 am »

good fit on the skee ball topper under the soffit. and nice looking gorf - did you do work on it?

Nephasth · « **Reply #210 on:** April 04, 2012, 10:32:47 am »

Thanks. I had to remove the beacon light from the skeeball machine, but that's no biggie. As for the Gorf, it's pretty much just the same as when I bought it. A year and half ago I replaced a bunch of lights and wiped down the cab, that's all I've really done. I'll be installing modified coin mechs in it soon, then all the games in there will accept almost any sized tokens (except for the Megatouch, that'll stay on freeplay).

Malenko · « **Reply #211 on:** April 04, 2012, 10:33:50 am »

Quote from: TopJimmyCooks on April 04, 2012, 10:24:32 am

good fit on the skee ball topper under the soffit.

thats a bulk head, if the AC is running through it

Looks good bro!

Vigo · « **Reply #212 on:** April 04, 2012, 10:40:47 am »

Quote from: Nephasth on April 04, 2012, 10:32:47 am

Thanks. I had to remove the beacon light from the skeeball machine, but that's no biggie. As for the Gorf, it's pretty much just the same as when I bought it. A year and half ago I replaced a bunch of lights and wiped down the cab, that's all I've really done. I'll be installing modified coin mechs in it soon, then all the games in there will accept almost any sized tokens (except for the Megatouch, that'll stay on freeplay).

Freakin' jealous about that Gorf.

Nephasth · « **Reply #213 on:** April 05, 2012, 07:23:24 am »

Thanks guys!

Well, we were vaginas... Marquee top, CPs, CP boxes, monitor glass, bezels, monitor tubes, and a vent grille all had to come off the machine for the move into the basement. Two doors and a banister had to be removed as well.

This is about the time we realized the banister needed to be removed...

It was an extremely tight fit, with only an RCH or 2 to spare. The widest part of the Beast measures 29 1/4", the doorway opening measured 29 1/4". After a lot of cussing and heavy breathing, she finally made it into the game room...

After that ordeal, it was time for beer and darts. But I did start putting it back together later. Here's how it stands now. Just need to get the tubes and monitor area parts back in. Pretty close clearance on the Beast as well...

Trip · « **Reply #214 on:** April 05, 2012, 08:04:36 am »

Just came over here from the lit up button thread, those buttons are freakin awesome. Glad I didn't see this before I ordered my EI2 buttons or I would of spent a bunch more money on double the buttons. Very nicely done.

Nephasth · « **Reply #215 on:** April 05, 2012, 08:50:45 am »

Quote from: Trip on April 05, 2012, 08:04:36 am

Just came over here from the lit up button thread, those buttons are freakin awesome. Glad I didn't see this before I ordered my EI2 buttons or I would of spent a bunch more money on double the buttons. Very nicely done.

Thanks man. Way back when I ordered my buttons they were a bit cheaper. Total end cost per button including RGB LEDs was $6.20, 26 buttons ran me a little over $162 (player imprint buttons were a little more than just the black ones).

yotsuya · « **Reply #216 on:** April 05, 2012, 10:36:33 am »

Quote from: Nephasth on April 05, 2012, 08:50:45 am

26 buttons ran me a little over $162 (player imprint buttons were a little more than just the black ones).

Trip · « **Reply #217 on:** April 05, 2012, 10:40:07 am »

Quote from: Nephasth on April 05, 2012, 08:50:45 am

Thanks man. Way back when I ordered my buttons they were a bit cheaper. Total end cost per button including RGB LEDs was $6.20, 26 buttons ran me a little over $162 (player imprint buttons were a little more than just the black ones).

I just bought around 40 EI2s for a 4-player cab with RGBs, so that kinda hurt the pocketbook. LOL

Santoro · « **Reply #218 on:** April 05, 2012, 04:56:25 pm »

Love the craftsmanship on this, looks fantastic!

Green Giant · « **Reply #219 on:** April 05, 2012, 05:41:12 pm »

How low is that ceiling? Looks uncomfortably low.

Nephasth · « **Reply #220 on:** April 05, 2012, 05:59:44 pm »

Quote from: Green Giant on April 05, 2012, 05:41:12 pm

How low is that ceiling? Looks uncomfortably low.

The lowest part are 6' 10", tallest part is 7' 7", definitely uncomfortable for giants…

Quote from: Santoro on April 05, 2012, 04:56:25 pm

Love the craftsmanship on this, looks fantastic!

Thanks man! Been trying to put my best effort into every part so far. The real test will be the cabinet refinishing.

Edited - actually measured the ceiling.

Nephasth · « **Reply #221 on:** April 06, 2012, 05:15:55 pm »

Got the Beast put back together last night...

Stuffed Arkanoid into its slot today. The vid row is complete.

Green Giant · « **Reply #222 on:** April 09, 2012, 11:31:59 am »

Looking very nice in there with it's brother cabs even with the tiny ceiling

Nephasth · « **Reply #223 on:** May 14, 2012, 05:24:19 pm »

Back In The Saddle

Malenko · « **Reply #224 on:** May 14, 2012, 05:43:31 pm »

This is still one of my all time fave projects. Also, I'm mega jelly of your arkanoid

Vigo · « **Reply #225 on:** May 15, 2012, 12:33:28 am »

Quote from: Malenko on May 14, 2012, 05:43:31 pm

This is still one of my all time fave projects. Also, I'm mega jelly of your arkanoid

+1, although I think I am drooling over the Gorf a bit more.

leapinlew · « **Reply #226 on:** May 15, 2012, 08:46:42 am »

Love gorf! Not enough to own one. I usually play a game every couple years and I'm good for a while.

Nephasth · « **Reply #227 on:** May 15, 2012, 06:53:21 pm »

Thanks guys.

Nice to know that Arkanoid and Gorf get a little love. What about Asteroids? You guys like that one?

yotsuya · « **Reply #228 on:** May 15, 2012, 07:12:51 pm »

Did you just get that, you son-of-a----smurfette---?

Nephasth · « **Reply #229 on:** May 15, 2012, 07:16:18 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on May 15, 2012, 07:12:51 pm

Did you just get that, you son-of-a----smurfette---?

It's too hard to pass up a freebie.

AlienInferno · « **Reply #230 on:** May 15, 2012, 08:50:10 pm »

Quote from: Nephasth on May 15, 2012, 07:16:18 pm

Quote from: yotsuya on May 15, 2012, 07:12:51 pm
Did you just get that, you son-of-a----smurfette---?

It's too hard to pass up a freebie.

HOW DID YOU GET THAT AS A FREEBIE!!!!!

I'm jealous of it all.

Yes I know caps is on.

Nephasth · « **Reply #231 on:** May 15, 2012, 08:55:44 pm »

Got lucky. Popped up on CL. I shot an email about 1/2 hour after it was listed, happened to be the first (of many) the owner got. She was willing to hold it for 4 days for me even after she had many offers to pick up that same day. It had been sitting in their basement for the past 20 years and they just wanted it out of the way. It was a major PITA to move out of the basement (narrow staircase with a tight corner). Now I just need some free time to give it some TLC...

yotsuya · « **Reply #232 on:** May 15, 2012, 09:01:56 pm »

What's the condition like?

Nephasth · « **Reply #233 on:** May 15, 2012, 09:25:04 pm »

Cab is in pretty good shape. A little rust on the CP (kind of expected that). Missing top marquee bracket. Pretty clean inside. Haven't plugged it in yet, but was told it "turns on but only shows up on half the monitor."

AlienInferno · « **Reply #234 on:** May 15, 2012, 10:04:02 pm »

Good CL find then. I've searched there before but only found a empty Baby Pacman cab for free.

Nephasth · « **Reply #235 on:** May 16, 2012, 10:53:29 am »

Was able to mess around with it last night and this morning. The monitor had vertical fold over and faded in and out. Pulled the monitor board and found all the connector headers had cracked solder joints. Reflowed those and reinstalled. Turned her on and after a little adjustment the monitor looks much better. It seemed pretty dull though. Pulled the bezel and found a pretty thick layer of black dust on the monitor. Much brighter after the clean up! Still need to address a spot killer issue...

Nasty:

Clean:

Just need to do a little more clean up and get some new buttons and such, and she'll be looking slick. The wife says I have to sell it though... $:-\$

yotsuya · « **Reply #236 on:** May 16, 2012, 11:01:03 am »

Quote from: Nephasth on May 16, 2012, 10:53:29 am

Just need to do a little more clean up and get some new buttons and such, and she'll be looking slick. The wife says I have to sell it though... $:-\$

Put it on CL for an outrageous amount. If you get it, great. If not, say you tried.

"Nice ASTEROIDS $2700. DON'T LOWBALL ME MAN!!!!1!"

Nephasth · « **Reply #237 on:** May 16, 2012, 11:17:01 am »

Quote from: Nephasth on May 16, 2012, 10:53:29 am

Still need to address a spot killer issue...

Never mind, I just had the brightness cranked up from before I cleaned the monitor...

Quote from: yotsuya on May 16, 2012, 11:01:03 am

Put it on CL for an outrageous amount. If you get it, great. If not, say you tried.

"Nice ASTEROIDS $2700. DON'T LOWBALL ME MAN!!!!1!"

Sounds like a plan to get this down to the game room!

TopJimmyCooks · « **Reply #238 on:** May 16, 2012, 12:27:40 pm »

Nice find. I've got a similar ms. pac-man craigslist cheap find. Not in the same category of rarity, obviously. Nearly perfect condition after monitor work, quick clean and repainting the cp. Don't want/need the game -it needs to go.

I'm thinking $1800 for the CL shoot-for-the-moon relist!

Do NOT even THINK about LOWBALLING me MAN!

yotsuya · « **Reply #239 on:** May 16, 2012, 12:44:01 pm »

$1800? I can get a better deal here:

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/vgm/3018974686.html

One buck is one buck, eh!


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