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jahilton2002 · « **on:** December 03, 2011, 06:03:33 pm »

Yep i have the bug!

After finishing my Street fighter Project,

we decided things are better in pairs

wp34 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 03, 2011, 11:05:48 pm »

Looking good so far.

That's a nice saw you have. Festool?

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 04, 2011, 05:21:55 am »

Lol yeah its a TS 55 with 1400mm guide. thx for the comments

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 04, 2011, 04:36:45 pm »

wizkid32 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 04, 2011, 04:55:21 pm »

Good start. Small control panel, though. Just planning to play Space Invaders?

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 05, 2011, 04:00:15 pm »

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 06, 2011, 04:19:11 pm »

wizkid32 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 06, 2011, 07:47:07 pm »

Looking good so far!

mgb · « **Reply #8 on:** December 07, 2011, 12:16:21 am »

Progress is looking good. I like the use of a base.

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 09, 2011, 05:13:05 pm »

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 09, 2011, 05:35:24 pm »

Concept artwork... this is original artwork, but i think will work work on a modern remake. Still got the CP artwork to make..... i a really hate the original CP artwork

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 10, 2011, 06:05:22 pm »

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 11, 2011, 03:06:13 pm »

Silas (son of Silas) · « **Reply #13 on:** December 11, 2011, 04:13:51 pm »

ooh! I like this. I'll be following this with interest. Keep up the good work. Looking good.

wizkid32 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 11, 2011, 04:53:25 pm »

That an LED monitor? I have a similar one. Have you had any troubles w/ viewing angles?

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 11, 2011, 05:24:46 pm »

Quote from: wizkid32 on December 11, 2011, 04:53:25 pm

That an LED monitor? I have a similar one. Have you had any troubles w/ viewing angles?

not if you stand infront of it

.....

but its just an lcd.

gbeef · « **Reply #16 on:** December 11, 2011, 10:13:46 pm »

looking good so far, a modern version of the artwork would be pretty sweet.

wp34 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 11, 2011, 10:49:33 pm »

Looking great so far. I love that metal base!

Quote from: jahilton2002 on December 05, 2011, 04:00:15 pm

Shortbus · « **Reply #18 on:** December 12, 2011, 07:47:46 am »

Good Looking Project, and I love that saw, wanted that for a while, How do you like that saw?

will be watching your progress, keep up the good work.

wizkid32 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 12, 2011, 09:21:32 pm »

Quote from: jahilton2002 on December 11, 2011, 05:24:46 pm

Quote from: wizkid32 on December 11, 2011, 04:53:25 pm
That an LED monitor? I have a similar one. Have you had any troubles w/ viewing angles?

not if you stand infront of it .....

but its just an lcd.

Yea, they're quite similar...

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 15, 2011, 03:04:57 pm »

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 16, 2011, 06:02:55 pm »

front Door added

And a tft monitor bracket made..... you'll only see this from the rear once inside the cab.... it will be painted a different colour to the rest of the cab also.... its just alittle something you make us smile if and when we have to open the rear of the cab...... its the things you dont see sometimes that make all the differance;

opt2not · « **Reply #22 on:** December 16, 2011, 06:43:36 pm »

Your uncle has very good woodworking skills. Looks really clean and sturdy.
Did he put that sawboard together himself? Nice to have, for those of us who don't have room for a table saw.
What tool did he use for the angle-cut on the top piece?

I gotta ask the question, how come you went with a Space Invaders theme, when your cabinet looks closer to a Centipede design?

Seems to me that you could have gone with a really cool updated slim-version of a Space Invaders:

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 16, 2011, 06:56:34 pm »

thx for the comments... in ref to the top angle... i'll have to answer that once he e-mails me with the answer.... (he reads this forum also) the cab design is one he designed..... it has some elements of the street fighter cab we made, which is based in some parts on a dynamo cab.... we didn't like the square lines of the stock invaders cabs..... so we just decided to make a "modern remake" of the cab... but we are gonna use the original artwork to keep that retro feel......

this cab and the street fighter cab are the first cabs that he's made..... he has a real eye for attention to detail..... they look so much better in real life. i'm lucky to have somebody so talented in the family..... which reminds me.... i need one of my house doors adjustin'

you can see the street fighter cab and the build process of this cab on the website we made..... its just a showcase site that shows our current projects and future plans and ideas.....

thx again..... i'll get back to you on the cutting question

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #24 on:** December 17, 2011, 04:03:13 pm »

" hi pal the rebate on top - fix a temporary guide to the work piece and run along edge with a planner to required depth. the sawboard its the festool saw and fence. see pic "

mgb · « **Reply #25 on:** December 17, 2011, 05:58:30 pm »

Now thats nice attention to detail, putting a little eye candy inside the cab...Love it

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #26 on:** December 17, 2011, 06:07:53 pm »

Quote from: mgb on December 17, 2011, 05:58:30 pm

Now thats nice attention to detail, putting a little eye candy inside the cab...Love it

ah thx man.... comments like that mean alot thx

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #27 on:** December 21, 2011, 05:27:58 pm »

HaRuMaN · « **Reply #28 on:** December 22, 2011, 09:00:30 am »

Hmm, I like the space invaders thing, but being that you made it out of MDF, I'd be very concerned about weakness.

Green Giant · « **Reply #29 on:** December 22, 2011, 10:53:20 am »

So you convinced your uncle to handle all the woodworking and you take care of the computer stuff?

Well it is true when they say, there's a sucker born every minute.

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #30 on:** December 22, 2011, 11:18:40 am »

Quote from: Green Giant on December 22, 2011, 10:53:20 am

So you convinced your uncle to handle all the woodworking and you take care of the computer stuff?

Well it is true when they say, there's a sucker born every minute.

i suppose thats a complement....... and just for the record its his cab not mine...... it all started when i had mame on a computer... he saw the retro games and we decided it would be cool to make the street fighter cab (mine). after we finshed, he decided he wanted one also. so he started to make his own....

i can't handle a screw driver never mind power tools..... he does this stuff in his sleep and he enjoys doing it.... so much so we've made a site to show case the cabs that have been made....

its great to share ideas for upcoming projects, its fun and allot cheeper that when we played with cars!

Green Giant · « **Reply #31 on:** December 22, 2011, 12:37:13 pm »

Quote from: jahilton2002 on December 22, 2011, 11:18:40 am

Quote from: Green Giant on December 22, 2011, 10:53:20 am
So you convinced your uncle to handle all the woodworking and you take care of the computer stuff?

Well it is true when they say, there's a sucker born every minute.

i suppose thats a complement....... and just for the record its his cab not mine...... it all started when i had mame on a computer... he saw the retro games and we decided it would be cool to make the street fighter cab (mine). after we finshed, he decided he wanted one also. so he started to make his own....

i can't handle a screw driver never mind power tools..... he does this stuff in his sleep and he enjoys doing it.... so much so we've made a site to show case the cabs that have been made....

its great to share ideas for upcoming projects, its fun and allot cheeper that when we played with cars!

Get in that shop and hold down some wood. Or make him some lemonade. Learning some woodworking skills will be useful your entire life.

The computer stuff is the easiest part these days. If the U360 existed when I did my cab it would have been even more of a joke to put together.

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #32 on:** December 22, 2011, 12:47:27 pm »

ok thanks

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #33 on:** December 22, 2011, 01:19:40 pm »

strength test = PASS

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #34 on:** December 27, 2011, 06:20:24 pm »

Erik · « **Reply #35 on:** December 27, 2011, 10:56:50 pm »

wizkid32 · « **Reply #36 on:** December 28, 2011, 01:08:11 am »

Very nice! I especially like the invader cut-outs!

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #37 on:** December 28, 2011, 02:14:07 pm »

another pic

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #38 on:** December 29, 2011, 05:43:02 pm »

Seith · « **Reply #39 on:** December 29, 2011, 07:05:49 pm »

Great job so far on the cab!

Your uncle is a very talented man.

May I ask why the CP box is also on sliders? Any plans to lock it somehow? I would imagine that could get rather annoying whenever the joystick is pulled towards the player.

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #40 on:** December 29, 2011, 07:12:51 pm »

after making sure we have the clearance..... the pc internals are being mounted under the cp. As a result we made the cp slide so that (if needed) we could access the pc and cp wiring easier.

and yes, its lockable.... thx for the comments

Seith · « **Reply #41 on:** December 29, 2011, 07:19:56 pm »

I tip my hat to you and your uncle! That's going to look amazing once it's done.

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #42 on:** December 29, 2011, 07:22:02 pm »

Quote from: Seith on December 29, 2011, 07:19:56 pm

I tip my hat to you and your uncle! That's going to look amazing once it's done.

thx again.....

if you haven't already... check out our first cab (street fighter) via the link in my sig.. thx for the kind comments

wizkid32 · « **Reply #43 on:** December 29, 2011, 07:54:19 pm »

Very impressive! Clearly your uncle has a whole lot more skill at woodworking than me!

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #44 on:** December 30, 2011, 05:45:20 pm »

BobA · « **Reply #45 on:** December 30, 2011, 06:04:56 pm »

Really like the hidden invader holding the screen and invader mosaic on the kick panel. CP sliides for access really look like a good idea as well. Great work

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #46 on:** January 04, 2012, 03:11:04 pm »

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #47 on:** January 07, 2012, 01:17:47 pm »

striyka · « **Reply #48 on:** January 08, 2012, 06:08:14 am »

absolutely awesome work.
Ive been reading articles for a month now and am itching to start cutting the 8 bits of MDF in my shed lol. Some nights I have 20 tabs open on this screen gathering info and slowly learning. This by far is the most spectacular cabinet I have seen.
Im the proud owner of a Police Trainer arcade game and will endeavour to add a pc and change the control panel to be able to play all the Mame classics. Hopefully soon I can add a few pics of my own.

PS Does your uncle need free accommodation in Australia

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #49 on:** January 08, 2012, 06:45:05 am »

Quote from: striyka on January 08, 2012, 06:08:14 am

absolutely awesome work.
Ive been reading articles for a month now and am itching to start cutting the 8 bits of MDF in my shed lol. Some nights I have 20 tabs open on this screen gathering info and slowly learning. This by far is the most spectacular cabinet I have seen.
Im the proud owner of a Police Trainer arcade game and will endeavour to add a pc and change the control panel to be able to play all the Mame classics. Hopefully soon I can add a few pics of my own.

PS Does your uncle need free accommodation in Australia

LOL funny you say that. he already has it! he used to live in Australia! LOL...... thanks for your kind words though..... it really means alot....

Silas (son of Silas) · « **Reply #50 on:** January 08, 2012, 10:46:53 am »

I love the totally pointless attention to detail on this build for things that no one will ever see. I really identify with it. The monitor mount and invader on the front are excellent.

What are you going to finish the cab in/with? The invader on the front would make laminate a challenge. Have you considered spraying it?

Edited to add:
Off topic.... Do you still have the red Mini 1000? I love minis

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #51 on:** January 13, 2012, 04:26:06 pm »

Got vents to aid cooling;

plexi fitted;

Real Glass!;

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #52 on:** January 16, 2012, 03:58:44 pm »

Cut vents for airflow

trial fitting of hardware

just

Almost time to paint!

Le Chuck · « **Reply #53 on:** January 16, 2012, 08:57:31 pm »

I've been watching this build come along. Very well done woodwork but I'm really excited to see some component installation. Great stuff and keep it coming! Are you just test fitting everything or are you not painting the inside?

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #54 on:** January 17, 2012, 09:23:17 am »

Quote from: Le Chuck on January 16, 2012, 08:57:31 pm

I've been watching this build come along. Very well done woodwork but I'm really excited to see some component installation. Great stuff and keep it coming! Are you just test fitting everything or are you not painting the inside?

just test fitting at the mo.... and yes we always paint the internal panels...

thx for the kind comments..... we're thinking cocktail cab next

Green Giant · « **Reply #55 on:** January 17, 2012, 11:57:03 am »

So the comp is going right under the CP?

How does that work with button and JS depth?

Dalgaard · « **Reply #56 on:** January 17, 2012, 12:48:55 pm »

Awesome job! This is a great cab indeed...looking forward to seeing the progress!

Where did you get those marquee retainers?! I want some ... Nice and simple.

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #57 on:** January 17, 2012, 04:42:11 pm »

Quote from: Dalgaard on January 17, 2012, 12:48:55 pm

Awesome job! This is a great cab indeed...looking forward to seeing the progress!

Where did you get those marquee retainers?! I want some ... Nice and simple.

"Counter/worktop edge strips"

Quote from: Green Giant on January 17, 2012, 11:57:03 am

So the comp is going right under the CP?

How does that work with button and JS depth?

All tried and tested for depth.... also the computer is quite set back

Hi-TEK · « **Reply #58 on:** January 18, 2012, 06:36:10 am »

Stellar build, kind of strange that the the computer is going underneath the CP like Green Giant commented. What is going to be done with all the space at the bottom then?

BobA · « **Reply #59 on:** January 18, 2012, 07:27:57 pm »

Quote from: Hi-TEK on January 18, 2012, 06:36:10 am

Stellar build, kind of strange that the the computer is going underneath the CP like Green Giant commented. What is going to be done with all the space at the bottom then?

Kegerator

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #60 on:** January 19, 2012, 09:55:26 am »

Quote from: BobA on January 18, 2012, 07:27:57 pm

Quote from: Hi-TEK on January 18, 2012, 06:36:10 am
Stellar build, kind of strange that the the computer is going underneath the CP like Green Giant commented. What is going to be done with all the space at the bottom then?

Kegerator

LOL

nah just somewhere to put the subwoofer.

Green Giant · « **Reply #61 on:** January 19, 2012, 11:41:24 am »

Quote from: jahilton2002 on January 19, 2012, 09:55:26 am

Quote from: BobA on January 18, 2012, 07:27:57 pm
Quote from: Hi-TEK on January 18, 2012, 06:36:10 am
Stellar build, kind of strange that the the computer is going underneath the CP like Green Giant commented. What is going to be done with all the space at the bottom then?

Kegerator

LOL nah just somewhere to put the subwoofer.

You need to rethink boba's idea.

Hunk_4TH · « **Reply #62 on:** January 19, 2012, 04:17:55 pm »

Amazing work! I actually like the placement of the motherboard. I'm sure that'll make for easy access for upgrades etc..!

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #63 on:** January 21, 2012, 06:06:34 am »

Thanks Man!

Would also like to take this opportunity the wish the co-member and cab builder of premier arcades a very happy birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WAL (aka "john's uncle" )

Johns Uncle · « **Reply #64 on:** January 21, 2012, 06:14:37 am »

Ha ha ! thanks john ! ps i've the easiest job

Ond · « **Reply #65 on:** January 21, 2012, 03:33:59 pm »

Love the woodwork and attention to detail on this, very nice - this is how it's done folks!

cheers

Ond

AlienInferno · « **Reply #66 on:** January 22, 2012, 02:57:03 am »

Great looking build. I never would have gotten that LCD mounted as I would have had the mount hanging on my wall. Can't wait to see that little invader on the front painted too. Should look good.

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #67 on:** January 22, 2012, 06:24:56 am »

Quote from: Ond on January 21, 2012, 03:33:59 pm

Love the woodwork and attention to detail on this, very nice - this is how it's done folks!

cheers

Ond

Just realised you the guy behind the "future retro mame build"....... http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=88912.0

your comments now mean soooooo much more to me now LOL

emphatic · « **Reply #68 on:** January 22, 2012, 08:24:34 am »

I like this build a lot.

dextercf · « **Reply #69 on:** January 22, 2012, 08:40:40 am »

Quote from: emphatic on January 22, 2012, 08:24:34 am

I like this build a lot.

+ 1

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #70 on:** January 28, 2012, 02:31:10 pm »

Started to paint, buttons and sticks on order. just gonna order the t-mould.

also started to revise some of the artwork;

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #71 on:** February 02, 2012, 04:50:50 pm »

More updates, added some black and white paint!

waiting on hardware now

Green Giant · « **Reply #72 on:** February 02, 2012, 05:20:13 pm »

Damnit, it looks even more bad ass now.

Stop making everyone else look bad. Spread the wealth around, share that uncle of yours.

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #73 on:** February 02, 2012, 05:39:44 pm »

Quote from: Green Giant on February 02, 2012, 05:20:13 pm

Damnit, it looks even more bad ass now.

Stop making everyone else look bad. Spread the wealth around, share that uncle of yours.

LOL Thx for the comments, i think "barebones" cabs are something he might want to concider in the future....... in the meantime we're enjoying our little brainstorming meetings way too much

we are designing a four player compact cab (running 4 x tft screens) called "Quattro" just because we can LOL should have some 3D models soon

PIZZ · « **Reply #74 on:** February 05, 2012, 09:14:40 am »

Wow seriously nice. The black, white, wood finish and steel combo looks sweet! Just pop on a steel CP and plexi back door

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #75 on:** February 05, 2012, 02:19:30 pm »

Quote from: PIZZ on February 05, 2012, 09:14:40 am

plexi back door

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #76 on:** February 06, 2012, 08:08:38 am »

Quote from: jahilton2002 on February 05, 2012, 02:19:30 pm

Quote from: PIZZ on February 05, 2012, 09:14:40 am
plexi back door

just been chattin' about this on the phone...... could still happen yet...

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #77 on:** February 09, 2012, 03:30:05 pm »

art started to get printed. and some of the hardware is here also:

dekar24k · « **Reply #78 on:** February 09, 2012, 03:34:17 pm »

This looks so awesome! Can't wait to see more!

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #79 on:** February 10, 2012, 02:54:37 pm »

rest of the artwork

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #80 on:** February 12, 2012, 04:20:33 pm »

Some trial fitting of the artwork before the holes are cut for the sticks of joy and buttons;

bigmatty77 · « **Reply #81 on:** February 12, 2012, 04:58:49 pm »

Everything about this build is amazing, that artwork looks stunning

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #82 on:** February 12, 2012, 05:07:09 pm »

Quote from: bigmatty77 on February 12, 2012, 04:58:49 pm

Everything about this build is amazing, that artwork looks stunning

Thx for the kind words

SammyWI · « **Reply #83 on:** February 12, 2012, 06:31:40 pm »

Looking very nice. What did you use for the marque retainers?

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #84 on:** February 18, 2012, 05:24:45 am »

Quote from: SammyWI on February 12, 2012, 06:31:40 pm

Looking very nice. What did you use for the marque retainers?

Work top edging strips

Started fitting hardware now...... i think its just T-mould, marquee light, config of the software and the wiring left!

Blue and the white goes really well together. The red t-mould is just there to hold the perspex in place. The final t-mould will be white.

PIZZ · « **Reply #85 on:** February 18, 2012, 12:18:56 pm »

Awsome, I like the front button CP

AlienInferno · « **Reply #86 on:** February 19, 2012, 03:16:26 am »

I like this as well. Can't wait to see it finished.

dandare · « **Reply #87 on:** February 19, 2012, 04:00:46 am »

That alien looks so cheeky peeking out from behind the bezel! Does he know an lcd is going on top soon?!

Absolutely stellar build going on here, look forward to every update.

Plexi back panel would be amazing, with the alien invader illuminated maybe?

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #88 on:** February 22, 2012, 05:08:31 pm »

Quote from: dandare on February 19, 2012, 04:00:46 am

That alien looks so cheeky peeking out from behind the bezel! Does he know an lcd is going on top soon?!

Absolutely stellar build going on here, look forward to every update.

Plexi back panel would be amazing, with the alien invader illuminated maybe?

your getting ahead of me

Ok started some of the main wiring now. and added some ambient lighting. we're thinking of having a glass/perspex "window" on the rear of the cab... not sure what shape yet tho..... anyway;

Turvey · « **Reply #89 on:** February 22, 2012, 05:15:14 pm »

Quote from: jahilton2002 on February 22, 2012, 05:08:31 pm

Nice to see some 'proper' plugs for a change

Not that I know anything about cabinet building but this does look sweet

Green Giant · « **Reply #90 on:** February 22, 2012, 05:53:59 pm »

Jesus H Christ.

This thing gets more and more ridiculous. Nice to see someone rocking some LED strips. From what I can tell, those are cold cathodes behind the marquee. Why not use more LED strips back there?

dandare · « **Reply #91 on:** February 22, 2012, 08:32:01 pm »

OMG that's just what i imagined!

I've gone all giddy! Logo on the sub is a lovely touch too.

AlienInferno · « **Reply #92 on:** February 23, 2012, 06:36:05 pm »

Looks very, VERY nice with the LED's. Space Invaders logo on the sub just puts it over the top.

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #93 on:** February 25, 2012, 07:28:53 am »

Added to buttons and sticks. need to look at wiring the control panel now.

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #94 on:** February 26, 2012, 03:32:49 pm »

Decided to fitt a perspex sheet at the rear also...... but have to wait for the paint to dry before fitting it!

dandare · « **Reply #95 on:** February 26, 2012, 03:48:47 pm »

Darn wet paint! still looking sweet.

you are gonna have to have this in the middle of the room when its finished so people can get 360 degree view!

Nephasth · « **Reply #96 on:** February 26, 2012, 03:57:33 pm »

This is coming along nicely. Love the RGB interior and underneath lighting!

firedance · « **Reply #97 on:** February 27, 2012, 12:35:11 pm »

excellent work on the back panel, along with everything else so far

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #98 on:** February 28, 2012, 12:09:19 pm »

Paint dry so perspex fitted!;

tsukikage · « **Reply #99 on:** February 28, 2012, 12:27:24 pm »

That is just awesome!

Truelly inspiring cab you have going on there!

Green Giant · « **Reply #100 on:** February 28, 2012, 12:27:38 pm »

Where is this thing going to be located? Hopefully the middle of a room or perhaps on a rotating platform.

Trip · « **Reply #101 on:** February 28, 2012, 12:28:50 pm »

Damn, can I borrow your uncle.

Le Chuck · « **Reply #102 on:** February 28, 2012, 12:54:43 pm »

I dig the back door but would have routed it out to look like a space invaders game. That would have taken forever tho cutting out all the little shapes. There are so many nice elements here that can be incorporated on a variety of builds. Way to set the bar high with some wonderful attention to detail.

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #103 on:** March 07, 2012, 03:36:56 pm »

Some more updates...... sorry for the slow updates had computer probs over the past week or so........

wp34 · « **Reply #104 on:** March 07, 2012, 03:56:32 pm »

That back door looks awesome. I like the pull-out shelves for your computer as well.

Green Giant · « **Reply #105 on:** March 07, 2012, 04:49:13 pm »

Wow. Please tell me you are planning on opening up this thing to show off every part to everyone right?

I don't think I could ever put so much effort into making something that noone ever sees so perfect.

Sparkolicious · « **Reply #106 on:** March 07, 2012, 05:40:26 pm »

man..... that is a really cool cab.. love the slide out CP/computer thingy!! Great idea me thinks! HUGE amounts of win all around!

BobA · « **Reply #107 on:** March 07, 2012, 08:23:08 pm »

A really nice looking cab. All the extra care and time you put into makeing a showpiece have really paid off.

racecar · « **Reply #108 on:** March 07, 2012, 09:26:55 pm »

Best cab on here I have ever seen!

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #109 on:** March 13, 2012, 06:18:51 pm »

Quote from: racecar on March 07, 2012, 09:26:55 pm

Best cab on here I have ever seen!

WOW thx man

Sorry for the delay.... been having tinternet probs;

hope to be complete in less than 2 week now......

edekoning · « **Reply #110 on:** March 14, 2012, 04:00:33 am »

This cab is really turning out great. I love the alien on the front door, and the plexiglass back-door. What I don't like as much is the amount of buttons (I counted 32). Why so many? Keep up the good work!

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #111 on:** March 14, 2012, 04:43:50 am »

Thax for your comments...

we could of used a shift button and just had 8 buttons......

but we found that people couldn't find what they wanted to play. with the admin buttons people can see the label and it just makes sense..... anybody can just stand infront and know how to play it.......

before it was "how do i find...... and how do i etc"

good question tho

the buttons on the side are pin buttons

jmike · « **Reply #112 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:12:16 am »

Truly amazing craftsmanship, even down to the wiring. It's almost perfect, (the player 1 button is upside down in the pics)

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #113 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:31:41 am »

Quote from: jmike on March 14, 2012, 07:12:16 am

(the player 1 button is upside down in the pics)

Ermmm .......yeahh... thats...a......ermmmm....... a Design Feature

jkdubb · « **Reply #114 on:** March 14, 2012, 11:48:13 am »

Absolutely love the back. The attention to detail is amazing.

I feel like in 150 years in the future someone will find this cab in an old room and turn it around and be amazed.

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #115 on:** March 14, 2012, 01:30:29 pm »

Quote from: jkdubb on March 14, 2012, 11:48:13 am

Absolutely love the back. The attention to detail is amazing. I feel like in 150 years in the future someone will find this cab in an old room and turn it around to find your skeletal remains locked inside because you forgot to add a saftey latch!

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #116 on:** March 15, 2012, 03:22:37 pm »

More pics;

wp34 · « **Reply #117 on:** March 15, 2012, 03:54:43 pm »

Awesome wiring job. Great attention to detail.

I just noticed you mounted your PC in the control panel. That is interesting. Looks like it fits nicely.

Nephasth · « **Reply #118 on:** March 15, 2012, 04:26:53 pm »

I may have missed this in the thread, but what's the purpose of the curved cuts in the t-molding of the left corner of the CP box?

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #119 on:** March 15, 2012, 05:00:50 pm »

Quote from: Nephasth on March 15, 2012, 04:26:53 pm

I may have missed this in the thread, but what's the purpose of the curved cuts in the t-molding of the left corner of the CP box?

its to allow clearance for the sticks when the lid is closed.

Nephasth · « **Reply #120 on:** March 15, 2012, 05:04:19 pm »

I thought that might be it, but it didn't look like P1's stick was that close to the corner.

Green Giant · « **Reply #121 on:** March 15, 2012, 06:20:21 pm »

Quote from: jahilton2002 on March 15, 2012, 05:00:50 pm

Quote from: Nephasth on March 15, 2012, 04:26:53 pm
I may have missed this in the thread, but what's the purpose of the curved cuts in the t-molding of the left corner of the CP box?

its to allow clearance for the sticks when the lid is closed.

Does that mean there was in fact a flaw when building this cab?

Thank God, I was worried you guys weren't human.

edekoning · « **Reply #122 on:** March 16, 2012, 03:37:07 am »

Such a nice blue wiring job and then I see the ugly power supply and accompanying cable mess. Why don't you use a decent modular power supply? Modular means you can remove all those wires that you are not using. Just as an example:

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #123 on:** March 16, 2012, 04:10:35 am »

PSU is just mock up at the mo..... might get a full atx not looked at the PSU cables yet.

Thx

Martijn · « **Reply #124 on:** March 16, 2012, 05:13:17 am »

Nice to see you making a second cab, i can see you learned from version 1. its more in proportion now.

just make sure your hdd istn mounted directly to the mdf, it will make loud noise, and those small fans make pitch sounds, maybe replace them with 1 big one..
like the back and lights!

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #125 on:** March 16, 2012, 06:16:25 am »

Quote from: Martijn on March 16, 2012, 05:13:17 am

Nice to see you making a second cab, i can see you learned from version 1. its more in proportion now.

just make sure your hdd istn mounted directly to the mdf, it will make loud noise, and those small fans make pitch sounds, maybe replace them with 1 big one..
like the back and lights!

yeah got afew on the drawing board lol

yeah the hdd will have anti vibration and the fans will be very low rpm.

nice to see you have a 2nd cab also

HaRuMaN · « **Reply #126 on:** March 19, 2012, 09:59:06 am »

Any particular reason you went with such a large gauge wire?

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #127 on:** March 19, 2012, 11:56:13 am »

Quote from: HaRuMaN on March 19, 2012, 09:59:06 am

Any particular reason you went with such a large gauge wire?

no not really.... just want it to match to build colours

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #128 on:** April 08, 2012, 07:03:57 pm »

Added the sideart and t-mould we're very happy with the colour choice

will post some better pics once its 100% and not 99.999%

dandare · « **Reply #129 on:** April 08, 2012, 08:32:10 pm »

jammin0 · « **Reply #130 on:** April 08, 2012, 08:32:39 pm »

Sweet

wp34 · « **Reply #131 on:** April 08, 2012, 08:47:28 pm »

That sure turned out nice. I'm surprised how much it reminds me of the original cabinet. Very well done.

05SRT4 · « **Reply #132 on:** April 09, 2012, 04:54:43 am »

10/10 Great Job Man!!!!

Le Chuck · « **Reply #133 on:** April 09, 2012, 08:10:55 am »

That is as classy as can be man.

The white really pops, well done all around.

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #134 on:** April 28, 2012, 05:47:44 pm »

Finished some little bits today and got the leds buttons on!..... as well as some new white chairs

will take pics of the inside tomorrow;

Le Chuck · « **Reply #135 on:** April 28, 2012, 05:59:50 pm »

Slicker than snail snot man that looks great. Prolly time to change the thread title to "Uber-badass Space Invaders Complete" or something.

Turvey · « **Reply #136 on:** April 28, 2012, 06:14:47 pm »

Awesome!!!!

'Nuff said

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #137 on:** April 29, 2012, 11:28:23 am »

Inside the Mothership;

Termin8tor · « **Reply #138 on:** April 29, 2012, 11:55:18 am »

jkdubb · « **Reply #139 on:** April 29, 2012, 12:06:58 pm »

Just wow! Amazing!

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #140 on:** April 29, 2012, 12:19:03 pm »

thanks guys........ just not sure what to do next..... prob a cocktail maybe $:-\$

zato1ch1 · « **Reply #141 on:** April 29, 2012, 07:15:49 pm »

Uuuuhhh... I've been following this build for a bit, and I think you've really succeeded with what you were going for, a modernized Space Invaders. Hafta say I was skeptical, but...

jkdubb · « **Reply #142 on:** April 29, 2012, 07:34:14 pm »

I'm about to start painting my cab and your black sections look perfect. What kind of paint did you use and how many coats. Any additional magical painting tips would be great too.

I'd love to see a cocktail table next.

Ond · « **Reply #143 on:** April 29, 2012, 07:41:48 pm »

I'd be proud to have this cab sitting in my game room, well done.

Ond

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #144 on:** April 30, 2012, 03:58:54 am »

Quote from: Ond on April 29, 2012, 07:41:48 pm

I'd be proud to have this cab sitting in my game room, well done.

Ond

again thx for the comments guys;

paint.... i'll have to get back to you on brand.... i'll have a look at the tins......

two coats with a brush..... 3rd with a roller...... lets it go tacky and go over it again with the roller (gives a texture effect)

firedance · « **Reply #145 on:** May 03, 2012, 01:45:42 am »

Awesome job, looks like a shop bought one not a scratch built one

Unstupid · « **Reply #146 on:** May 03, 2012, 03:46:19 am »

You have wayyyyyyy too many buttons for space invaders!

lordnacho · « **Reply #147 on:** May 03, 2012, 11:02:58 am »

Voting now for best cab of 2012

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #148 on:** May 03, 2012, 12:03:49 pm »

Thx man! where's that thread then lol

Le Chuck · « **Reply #149 on:** May 03, 2012, 12:19:33 pm »

Quote from: jahilton2002 on May 03, 2012, 12:03:49 pm

Thx man! where's that thread then lol

About 10 months from now. Long time between now and then, better keep busy... just sayin'

ArcadeSeeker962 · « **Reply #150 on:** May 03, 2012, 07:31:19 pm »

Very well done, jahilton2002. I like the design for the joystick and buttons, and the colors you chose for them blends in very well with the rest of the cabinet. I'm looking for a cooling fan or two for the MAME cabinet that me and my father are using. What type did you use for your Space Invades cabinet?

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #151 on:** May 04, 2012, 06:28:38 am »

Quote from: ArcadeSeeker962 on May 03, 2012, 07:31:19 pm

Very well done, jahilton2002. I like the design for the joystick and buttons, and the colors you chose for them blends in very well with the rest of the cabinet. I'm looking for a cooling fan or two for the MAME cabinet that me and my father are using. What type did you use for your Space Invades cabinet?

just a low rpm 120mm fans with grills..... LEDS to match the colour of the cab.... hope that helps

thx

ArcadeSeeker962 · « **Reply #152 on:** May 04, 2012, 11:21:13 am »

Thank you. That will be a great help with the assembly of my own MAME cabinet. I was referred to this section for looking to see how other people have applied cooling fans to their PC, so your thread has been a major help. Thank you again.

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #153 on:** May 04, 2012, 12:36:52 pm »

Quote from: ArcadeSeeker962 on May 04, 2012, 11:21:13 am

Thank you. That will be a great help with the assembly of my own MAME cabinet. I was referred to this section for looking to see how other people have applied cooling fans to their PC, so your thread has been a major help. Thank you again.

no probs glad to of helped

jammin0 · « **Reply #154 on:** May 04, 2012, 04:43:11 pm »

Newegg has some cheaper 4 packs of 120mm fans.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835200061

Not meaning to threadjack. I'm loving the inside of your cab by the way. It reminds me of an expensive server rack, something that you would see being prototyped in a cleanroom somewhere. You expect fog to pour out from your liquid nitrogen cooling. Pretty amazing stuff.

ArcadeSeeker962 · « **Reply #155 on:** May 04, 2012, 04:49:15 pm »

Quote from: jammin0 on May 04, 2012, 04:43:11 pm

Newegg has some cheaper 4 packs of 120mm fans.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835200061

Thank you for the link, those fans look like they would work for my project. Anyhow, good job on the cabinet. Space Invaders is one of my favorite arcade games as well.

Santoro · « **Reply #156 on:** May 04, 2012, 05:00:12 pm »

Fantastic build - in my top ten right now. Great job!

AlienInferno · « **Reply #157 on:** May 05, 2012, 10:36:36 pm »

Very nice.

busta37 · « **Reply #158 on:** July 22, 2012, 03:10:03 pm »

gotta say it is a fantastic cab.you should go into business with your uncle.watched your videos yesterday and it looks even better (if that's possible) than in the pics. noticed your'e from england and would be interested where you got your artwork printed and what sort of price you paid (if it's not been too cheeky

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