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Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
adamrgolf:
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--- Quote from: adamrgolf on February 15, 2013, 04:08:08 pm ---OND, this is great! I think I'm going to use this design over the Evolution or Woody. I'm completely new to this so any and all advice/tips/diagrams/pictures are GREATLY appreciated! That said, do you know when you can finish the rest of the guide? You mentioned you would post tips on t-molding, the marquee and finishing techniques prior to painting/vinyl. I can't wait to see the rest and start building my cabinet! Thanks again!!
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adamrgolf, you're welcome. I'm just getting back into all things arcade related after a bit of a break from BYOAC and that includes this thread. I have some cool Metropolis themed artwork planned for this cab which will be available to download. There should be enough here to get you started. I'm a bit wary of giving completion estimates lately :-\ but let me see what I can do over the next few days?
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You rock. Thanks again.
Ond:
--- Quote from: bondy on February 15, 2013, 09:16:11 pm ---Hi OND,
This is brilliant! Such a great walk through. I am planning a build for a 32" LCD and am looking closely at your work and modifying for the screen. I really appreciate keeping thing relatively simple, it makes it easier to get my head around things. I m definitely not a woodworker.
I also appreciate thinking of us metric folks in explaining this project. That has been one of my biggest obstacles so far. I understand you have heaps on so there's no rush, but i appreciate it all the same.
Thanks again!
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G'day bondy, great to see you newer guys checking out this thread and finding some value in it. I'd like to do a metric conversion, I think in decimal not imperial as well! I'm going to take some time this week to do some updates on the Metropolis project. Feel free to ask general cab building questions here, I'll either try to answer them myself or direct you to BYOAC info as well.
:cheers:
Ond
keilmillerjr:
Wow! This guide your are assembling is awesome! It is exactly what I was looking for. Slim in depth, 2-player, stylish, full rear door. I was looking at a horizontal 22" screen, so the size fits. Need I say more!
I'm looking forward to a complete pdf step by step guide when you are done, if that is your plan. When done, toss a paypal donate link if it is not against forum rules. I'd gladly donate a few bucks for your hard effort. :applaud:
brihyn:
While ya'll wait for OND to find the ever-elusive free time to finish these amazing directions, I finished up my cab using what he's posted to date, so I'm happy to help answer questions that may come up as well.
And a quick update on my part...at this point I'm loving the cab without any graphics at all. it sits in a corner so anything I'd put on the sides would end up covered.
I'm thinking of a few enhancements now, after reading everything people are doing. One idea is to replace SlickStick's center joystick with a 4-way, or maybe make something modular so I could add in a 4-way, swap it out with a 4-way set 45 degrees for some QBert fun, etc.
Haven't quite worked out what exactly I wanna do to accomplish this yet but everyone's right...this stuff is addictive!.
keilmillerjr:
I was thinking about how to easily gain access to the control panel. I found "Blum Cliptop 110 degree Blumotion Hinge" and think something like this might be a possible solution. Install them on the inside, towards the user. Towards the rear of the control box, you could use a wire stay to hold the panel open at a decent angle, similar to a tailgate on a pickup. You could also install an arcade style lock at the top in a corner of the control board should you choose to.
Hinge video
Just a few quick links I found to show you show you what I'm talking about
http://www.ecscase.com/loadmastertm-rotomold-replacement-wire-stay-hinge-kit
http://www.tchweb.com/tchstore/product/514-2124/c852/Wire-Lid-Stay--Short.html
Lock
http://www.ultimarc.com/JShopServer/section.php?xSec=9&xPage=1