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Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
vaderag:
Okay guys... there were a few requests for this, and since I couldnt find them and I wanted them for myself I have pulled together the plans with metric dimensions.
You can download it here:
http://www.apjgriffiths.com/shared/METROPOLIS_ARCADE_CAB-CENTIMETRES.png
All measurements are in CM.
For those interested, I went though each measurement on the original DWG with A360 viewer and then updated them on the PDF in Photoshop.
I hold no responsibility if something is off - I plan to double check everything when I'm building and may round up/down some of the sizes as I go along. Also I will be altering the width on mine to accomodate a wider monitor.
Anyway - there you go - hope someone finds them helpful!
stigzler:
Great contribution. Another UK builder too. Good work. :)
vaderag:
I'm just finalising the plans for my build and have a quick question.
My monitor is bigger, so i'm widening the whole build, but want to keep the bezel the same size ... this isn't a problem, but my question is, how do people who have built this find the monitor height
I have two options, i can either reduce both top and bottom height so that the monitor still sits centrally, or i can maintain the original height of the base of the monitor and reduce the bezel height on the top side...
Just in case i'm not clear... on the original build the monitor hole is 30.3cm, with a 15.35cm bezel above and below.
My monitor is screen is 37.2cm high (inc bevelled bezel) and I'm debating on whether
a) to maintain the 15.35 below and reduce the top to 8.4,
or
b) whether to maintain even on top and bottom by going both at 11.9
Obviously this will have an effect on the viewing height and the look of the thing, with a) maintaining the original viewing height but b) being more geometrically appealing
It's only a few CM so probably isn't the end of the world either way, but just wondered what people felt?
EDIT: Also, in terms of the width, by the time i take my bezel into account on the monitor then unrouted will be only about 1.5cm on either side - do you think i should leave a bit more slack?
stigzler:
I moved the monitor placement upwards. It felt more ergonomically correct, trying to leave the player as 'upright' as possible, rather than having to stoop - bit like the DSE ideas of the top of your monitor being level with your eyes. Think it feels more comfortable
However, depending on what aspect ratio monitor you've gone for, this does leave a gap below. As it happens, the 'ugly' space led to my filling it with a cheap 7" lcd to display game info and controls. Looking back, I wish I'd have put two in now. You can see the idea here:
And yeah, 1.5cm does sound a little thin - asking for trouble really. I'd aim for at least an inch.
vaderag:
Neat idea! Where does the LCD pull the info from (and what does it show?)
I think that's a good plan - for now i'll stick with the original at the bottom then and reduce the top accordingly, but before I cut it i'll assess and see if i feel like it needs to be a bit taller...
I'm on a 16:10 27" monitor, so have a bit more height than a 16:9