Author Topic: Space Invaders cab started (Read 39521 times)

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.


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