Author Topic: Space Invaders cab started (Read 47580 times)

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


Main	Restorations	Software	Audio/Jukebox/MP3	Everything Else	Buy/Sell/Trade
Project Announcements	Monitor/Video	GroovyMAME	Merit/JVL Touchscreen	Meet Up	Retail Vendors
Driving & Racing	Woodworking	Software Support Forums	Consoles	Project Arcade	Reviews
Automated Projects	Artwork	Frontend Support Forums	Pinball	Forum Discussion	Old Boards
Raspberry Pi & Dev Board	controls.dat	Linux	Miscellaneous Arcade	Wiki Discussion	Old Archives
Lightguns	Arcade1Up	Try the site in https mode		Site News


Unread posts \| New Replies \| Recent posts \| Rules \| Chatroom \| Wiki \| File Repository \| RSS \| Submit news