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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #320 on: October 11, 2014, 01:26:21 am »
Yes, 5/8 MDF for the cab 1/2 for the CP. It also has a twin as my neighbour and I each put one together. I have my wife to thank for the paint job, she's the painter/artist in the family. Looking at retro Star Wars Arcade influenced murals for side art, eventually.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #321 on: October 11, 2014, 07:25:28 pm »
This design looks awesome ill definitely be using it to help me build my own. I'm also from Melbourne.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #322 on: October 13, 2014, 06:39:12 pm »
This design looks awesome ill definitely be using it to help me build my own. I'm also from Melbourne.

Welcome matt_ttam, download the plans from page 1 and build!, actually I have metric plans as well which need some conversion errors fixed up - when I get around to it  ;D .

I will eventually build this design myself with a view to selling it as a finished piece.  It will be good to put the guide and the plans to the test and maybe do a final revision based on the build experience.

 

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #323 on: October 28, 2014, 01:58:33 pm »
Welcome
Can you ask metric scheme  ?

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #324 on: October 28, 2014, 04:06:25 pm »
See here:

https://sites.google.com/site/alienarcade74/sub-projects/cabinet-design#TOC-Cutout-Plan

Slightly amended design, but you should get the metrics from that.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #325 on: November 26, 2014, 03:57:53 pm »
Does anyone have the control panel layout saved in a pdf?  I do not have visio and cannot get it to print. Any help is appreciated.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #326 on: December 07, 2014, 09:09:48 am »
Love it, Ond! The boys at Yoshiwara give their approval as well!
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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #327 on: January 01, 2015, 10:56:08 pm »
Major thanks to OND and the others who helped design this cabinet. I just finished the carpentry on my build of this design and got my artwork for the marquee and control panel installed tonight. Here's a picture of the current status:



Still a LOT of work left on it, but the hard part (for me) is over.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #328 on: January 02, 2015, 06:15:54 am »
"Time Waster" is such a great name for a cabinet. :cheers: Did you get it from The Simpsons?

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #329 on: January 02, 2015, 10:19:47 am »
"Time Waster" is such a great name for a cabinet. :cheers: Did you get it from The Simpsons?

Thanks. I think I saw someone else used the name for theirs somewhere on YouTube. Thought it was very appropriate!

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #330 on: January 03, 2015, 03:30:35 pm »
Cool! Bart plays on one in one of the Simpsons episodes taking place in the Bowling Alley. :cheers:

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #331 on: January 03, 2015, 05:33:55 pm »
Looking sleek.... Red T-molding to go on? There's a positive emerging army of these cabs now!

Heh @ "hard work being over".... looks like you broke the back of the build. Wait till you get into all the fine tuning... my build finished 6 months ago, but putting off artwork + finishing touches until I can get the setup just right. Unfortunately that's led me through the various circles of Hades. I believe I'm in the 7th circle at the moment, having to learn scripting to get per game controls display working for emulators. I suppose the only way is back upwards now, though. Unless there's one of those handy portal thingies like you got on Zelda after a boss fight. I'm rambling. I should take up health and fitness rather than this obsessive hobby! :)

Nice looking cab.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #332 on: January 05, 2015, 02:27:26 pm »
Looking sleek.... Red T-molding to go on? There's a positive emerging army of these cabs now!

Heh @ "hard work being over".... looks like you broke the back of the build. Wait till you get into all the fine tuning... my build finished 6 months ago, but putting off artwork + finishing touches until I can get the setup just right. Unfortunately that's led me through the various circles of Hades. I believe I'm in the 7th circle at the moment, having to learn scripting to get per game controls display working for emulators. I suppose the only way is back upwards now, though. Unless there's one of those handy portal thingies like you got on Zelda after a boss fight. I'm rambling. I should take up health and fitness rather than this obsessive hobby! :)

Nice looking cab.

Yeah, Red T-molding should arrive today or tomorrow. What I meant by 'hard work' is the portion of the carpentry that I wasn't really comfortable doing by myself. I'm certain it will be many more hours of work to get it "done" but I think I can handle all of it.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #333 on: January 08, 2015, 05:00:42 pm »
Thanks for the detailed plans OND. I plan to use them for my first build.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #334 on: January 13, 2015, 10:25:37 pm »
My OND cabinet is almost complete! Side Graphics, Front Glass, Back-lit Marquee and T-Molding installed!






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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #335 on: January 13, 2015, 10:26:32 pm »
Forgot about the LED strip! Going with Blue for now

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #336 on: January 14, 2015, 08:27:19 am »
Wow! This may be my new favorite of these.

I brought my side template to work today...coworker has been asking a lot of questions in preparation of building his first cab...I've directed him to this thread. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #337 on: January 21, 2015, 06:51:57 pm »
Very nice, slick artwork matched with red t-molding on this one - well done! 

 :cheers:

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #338 on: February 18, 2015, 12:07:52 pm »
Brand new to this and chose this cab for my first build. Things are going pretty well except for the top. Are these boards supposed to be mitered so they fit together correctly? Obviously I'm missing something because no one else seems to have any problems with it. Sorry for my ignorance but hope someone can shine a light for me.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #339 on: February 18, 2015, 12:14:55 pm »
Yerp. Mitre them. They don't have to be 90deg perfect mind, as they'll sit on the inside. Cut yourself some wider angles to leave yourself some play.

Good luck and god's speed.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #340 on: February 18, 2015, 12:38:53 pm »
Yerp. Mitre them. They don't have to be 90deg perfect mind, as they'll sit on the inside. Cut yourself some wider angles to leave yourself some play.

Good luck and god's speed.

Thanks!  I thought so but I haven't really done anything like this before so I wasn't sure. Every step makes me nervous that I am going to mess it up!

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #341 on: February 19, 2015, 03:53:33 pm »
Side graphics and leds lighting is amazing!


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Finally!
« Reply #342 on: March 05, 2015, 12:28:20 pm »
Finally finished the build (the easy part for me so far!) and now moving full time into the frustrating part...trying to get a front end to work. So far I have tried Mala, Maximus Arcade, HS, mGalaxy and one other I can't think of but no luck with any of them so far. So close and yet so far away!

Anyway, I would just like to thank OND for these plans and the inspiration, and everyone else who posted pics and threads of their builds. Also thank you to those that answered all my questions along the way, it was much appreciated!

Here are a couple pics of my cab (taken with a bad cell phone), one pre T-molding to show my CP lit up, and one post tmolding. No real art yet, but I'll do something after she's all up and running.

Thanks again everyone!

John

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #343 on: March 05, 2015, 07:17:57 pm »
Awesome Work! Nice Job! :notworthy:

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #344 on: April 15, 2015, 07:45:39 pm »
Recently finished my OND cab. Made a dedicated thread for it here: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,144964.0.html

Big thanks to OND and everyone who made these plans. Another big thanks to timhisu for being the guinea pig and answering my never-ending questions. Much more details in my build thread.


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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #345 on: April 15, 2015, 09:00:28 pm »
What a great result!  Wow!  I especially like the CP variation and the big open Street Fighter graphics which you've made fit to the slim profile. Enjoy your shiny new arcade cabinet  8).   I'm sure this will inspire others to build as well. 

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #346 on: April 16, 2015, 05:09:05 pm »
Nice cab, chap. Great detail... down to the colour matched power lead! another great metro build.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #347 on: May 03, 2015, 07:58:29 pm »
Just a quick note, I have (temporarily) removed the PDF plans for this design while I update with new build plans for both Metric & Imperial versions with some corrections and clarifications which have no doubt annoyed some in the past.  New version will also include some CP variations based on the good work done by other members here.  :cheers:

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #348 on: May 04, 2015, 03:23:38 pm »
Just a quick note, I have (temporarily) removed the PDF plans for this design while I update with new build plans for both Metric & Imperial versions with some corrections and clarifications which have no doubt annoyed some in the past.  New version will also include some CP variations based on the good work done by other members here.  :cheers:

Yes! I am working on a cabinet right now based off of your plans (first time cabinet builder with no woodworking exp btw lol)

Thanks for the plans!  I wanted to modify the CP to one that sort of hangs over the edges so I look forward to seeing your CP modifications!

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #349 on: May 19, 2015, 01:26:13 pm »
How much T-molding was required for the build?

The last thing I would want is to come up short.

Thanks!

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #350 on: May 19, 2015, 02:55:27 pm »
I think I ordered 30 feet and had about 5 feet left over.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #351 on: May 29, 2015, 02:23:37 pm »
For my SF build, I ordered 40 feet, made one mistake around the CP and had just enough left to go around it again.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #352 on: June 28, 2015, 11:10:09 am »
Just a quick note, I have (temporarily) removed the PDF plans for this design while I update with new build plans for both Metric & Imperial versions with some corrections and clarifications which have no doubt annoyed some in the past.  New version will also include some CP variations based on the good work done by other members here.  :cheers:

I was wondering where they were at. Kept seeing all the references to downloading the plans.
Hope ya get em fixed/posted up soon. Plan on starting a build (finally).

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #353 on: June 29, 2015, 09:52:41 am »
OND-
Not sure how far along you are on updating the plans, but if you need a tester, I'm a few weeks away from cranking up the "Metropolis factory" and would be happy to compare the plans as I build with the previous plans (Have them printed out with a bunch of scratch notes from the last 2 cabs).
Lemme know.
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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #354 on: June 29, 2015, 10:21:42 am »
Dunno if this is helpful, but due to the errors in the original plans, drew up my own metric ones at the bottom of the page, here:

https://sites.google.com/site/alienarcade74/sub-projects/cabinet-design

Alterations mainly around the Marquee and obviously the CP area, but should be amendable.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #355 on: June 29, 2015, 08:50:57 pm »
DzMiniz, I will not be able to post new corrected plans for some time yet, sorry about that.  Perhaps one of the fellas here who downloaded the old plans can link to a copy.

When I do update the plans they will be correct and tested, i.e. I will test build from them myself, there was some 'feedback' about fractional imperial measurements which did irk me.  Personally I'd prefer just to release only metric plans, metric folk have no issues with measurements to the millimeter but it seems imperial folk don't like anything less than about a half an inch either way. 

This is fine, simple is good, but I need the time to re-work said measurements.  The good news is that when the new plans are released they will be in a highly usable form, CAD drawn and CNC friendly.

The test Metropolis cab which I build (complete with my artwork) will be available for purchase here in Australia. Price NFI.

OND-
Not sure how far along you are on updating the plans, but if you need a tester, I'm a few weeks away from cranking up the "Metropolis factory" and would be happy to compare the plans as I build with the previous plans (Have them printed out with a bunch of scratch notes from the last 2 cabs).
Lemme know.
-Brian


Hey Brian, that sounds exciting, heh, a 'Metropolis Factory' - to take place in that lovely new workshop you've got going on no doubt.  Your timing may well tee up with mine, I'm still a few weeks away from being free of my home renovations (but ohh so close compared to all the progress I've made recently).

stigzler, thanks for the link.

I'm quietly chuffed by my pending 'freedom' but not at the finish line yet.

« Last Edit: June 29, 2015, 09:15:29 pm by Ond »

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #356 on: July 01, 2015, 02:52:04 pm »
" Perhaps one of the fellas here who downloaded the old plans can link me to a copy."

Any of you kind folk have a copy of the previous "imperial" plans that you could kindly send my way? Thanks!

OND - Thanks for starting this, Ive been a LONGTIME lurker and charter member of  the "one day, I'm going to build my own MAME cabinet, yet never get around to it" club.
Hell, I even purchased pushbuttons, a keyboard encoder, joysticks, a coin door, a 3" trackball etc.three years ago thinking that the expense would banish my procrastination. Yet there they sit, in the closet.
And I'm still cabinet-less. Your instructions in this thread have rekindled the fire to actually try and get this thing going again.  I appreciate you taking the time to share, and look
forward to the final plans!

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #357 on: July 01, 2015, 06:56:08 pm »
Sorry - had a look - can't find any.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #358 on: July 07, 2015, 08:00:57 am »
OND,
I drew up a copy of your plans in AUTOCAD what feels like an eternity ago (September 2013).  Piecing together all the info I could find, the imperial, the metric, and stigzler's plans .  After many hours of learning on the job I saved and planned to go ahead and make some sweet, sweet sawdust.  Then that pesky thing called life comes.  Now finally I'm ready to go.  I can't find my files.  I can't find your files.  Read through the entire post again to see what I've missed.  Turns out you removed the file so you could proof your concept.   I look forward to seeing your finished piece.

I plan to work some Sheoak, Jarrah, maybe a little JAM into the design. I want it to be worthy of the pool room. Show case a little Australian Timber. No Laminex and T-edging on this one.

Cheers for the inspiration and ideas.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #359 on: July 14, 2015, 09:25:37 pm »
OND,
I drew up a copy of your plans in AUTOCAD what feels like an eternity ago (September 2013).  Piecing together all the info I could find, the imperial, the metric, and stigzler's plans .  After many hours of learning on the job I saved and planned to go ahead and make some sweet, sweet sawdust.  Then that pesky thing called life comes.  Now finally I'm ready to go.  I can't find my files.  I can't find your files.  Read through the entire post again to see what I've missed.  Turns out you removed the file so you could proof your concept.   I look forward to seeing your finished piece.

I plan to work some Sheoak, Jarrah, maybe a little JAM into the design. I want it to be worthy of the pool room. Show case a little Australian Timber. No Laminex and T-edging on this one.

Cheers for the inspiration and ideas.

G'day mate, yeah sorry I pulled the recent PDF plans for various reasons, chiefly I want to provide better quality/accurate ones.  I'll PM with the Metric version If I can find them.  All my PC data has been in off-site storage for the last few months but I drove up there and dug up all my storage hard drives last weekend so I have access to my stuff again.

I truly understand about life getting in the way of this hobby, it's frustrated the hell out of me watching people chugging along with their projects while I have to do the other things.  Better days are coming though  ;D.

I like the ideas you have for producing a more furniture grade cabinet, I've always liked that mix of structural arcade nostalgia tied with fine timber finishes.

 :cheers: Ond