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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #360 on: July 15, 2015, 04:12:47 pm »
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.

You and me both, brother!  :cheers:

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #361 on: July 20, 2015, 06:34:05 pm »
So the Imperial plans are no longer available?  I could convert the mm to inches using an online converter but I was hoping someone had the original plans.  Unless the original plans are flawed?

Thanks so much and congrats to all who finished a cabinet.  I've been wanting to do this for ears but never found time.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #362 on: July 20, 2015, 07:38:22 pm »
I have the original plans, but they are too large for a "non-admin" to attach.
However, I've extracted the Imperial Measurements page.
These are what I used. I rounded to 16ths of an inch in most cases.
Good Luck!

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #363 on: July 20, 2015, 08:04:55 pm »
Thanks so much for the plans!

Thank you as well OND!

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #364 on: July 28, 2015, 06:57:29 pm »
Hey Guys,
Been following this thread for some time now and I thought I would finally chime in and show some of my progress.  Thanks OND for the awesome designs!  I am going with a custom MK2 build.  I have completed my CP and have everything else cut to size.  Was there ever a consensus on what type of hinges are best?  I am thinking of modifying these designs slightly to also place a door on the front (so I can fit a mini fridge in there)  I love the look of the double front panel but am worried about the weight on the smaller hinges.

Here is my CP...

 

 

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #365 on: July 28, 2015, 10:52:16 pm »
Looks pretty good. can't wait to see more pictures of your progress. And don't forget to post a picture of your build in the thread we created for showcasing all of the great OND cabs.
 
I've got the five commits I was waiting for, so going to start cutting side panels for all 5 beginning Thursday.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #366 on: July 29, 2015, 03:19:32 pm »
Here is a second link for the plans, exactly as they originally were. American users will need to simplify the fractions.
« Last Edit: July 29, 2015, 03:22:51 pm by edge929 »

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #367 on: July 30, 2015, 07:14:03 pm »
Hey Guys,
Been following this thread for some time now and I thought I would finally chime in and show some of my progress.  Thanks OND for the awesome designs!  I am going with a custom MK2 build.  I have completed my CP and have everything else cut to size.  Was there ever a consensus on what type of hinges are best?  I am thinking of modifying these designs slightly to also place a door on the front (so I can fit a mini fridge in there)  I love the look of the double front panel but am worried about the weight on the smaller hinges.

Here is my CP...

 

 

I love how this is coming along!  Start a project thread and detail your build so others can learn from your approach  :cheers:

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #368 on: July 31, 2015, 03:38:45 pm »
Ond, I totally forgot i did this years ago and would like to share.  I have cad guy, transfer the plans to a pdf, and create CNC ready files as i was going to build this bad boy and still am.

I'd like to share the files with your permission.  You could even repost on page 1 if you want to update your DL links to the plans...

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #369 on: July 31, 2015, 09:30:46 pm »
Ond, I totally forgot i did this years ago and would like to share.  I have cad guy, transfer the plans to a pdf, and create CNC ready files as i was going to build this bad boy and still am.

I'd like to share the files with your permission.  You could even repost on page 1 if you want to update your DL links to the plans...

Sure, why not, its still going to be a while before I can turn my attention to new improved plan versions.  Thanks for sharing  :cheers:

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #370 on: July 31, 2015, 11:49:14 pm »
As requested.. :cheers:

I hope folks find these files useful, my cad guy said these can be sent directly to an CNC machinist for processing.  Enjoy.

Ond, I hope to do this well designed project justice here in the near future.  Thank you for your contributions to the forum. :notworthy:

https://www.mediafire.com/folder/alhcj9ddk2k65/METROPOLIS_ARCADE_CAB

http://www.mediafire.com/view/s1ha2oztje1pafx/METROPOLIS_ARCADE_CAB-PDF.pdf

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #371 on: August 01, 2015, 05:39:53 am »
I've just had a good read through this thread - amazing work guys. I'm firmly placed in the I've wanted to do this for 10 years but never got around to it camp. To be honest, I'm not sure my skills are up to the task. I've essentially done ZERO carpentry in my life.

I'm keep to create an arcade cabinet for my other half for Christmas and am starting the research now...
I'm in Melbourne Australia, like a few of you are I'm sure!

Well done everyone!

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #372 on: August 01, 2015, 06:52:08 am »
Fantastic share, rablack97!!  ;D

Now all we need is a country-by-country list of CNC'ers...

One thing though - would you consider having these files somewhere other than mediashare? Lots of nags + "upgrade now" on that - how about dropbox?

For instance, you can't batch download the 4 cad files without upgrading.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #373 on: August 01, 2015, 07:23:11 am »
One thing though - would you consider having these files somewhere other than mediashare? Lots of nags + "upgrade now" on that - how about dropbox?

Done!  ;)  Hosted by me on page 1 of this thread. Nag free.

Welcome to the Metropolis project NRB and good luck, check in the Projects board for some good Metro build examples to help with your research.
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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #374 on: August 01, 2015, 07:53:02 am »
Cheers chap.  :droid

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #375 on: August 01, 2015, 08:42:26 am »
One thing though - would you consider having these files somewhere other than mediashare? Lots of nags + "upgrade now" on that - how about dropbox?

Done!  ;)  Hosted by me on page 1 of this thread. Nag free.

Welcome to the Metropolis project NRB and good luck, check in the Projects board for some good Metro build examples to help with your research.
Wiki links here and here updated.   :cheers:


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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #376 on: August 01, 2015, 12:56:48 pm »
Fantastic share, rablack97!!  ;D

Now all we need is a country-by-country list of CNC'ers...

One thing though - would you consider having these files somewhere other than mediashare? Lots of nags + "upgrade now" on that - how about dropbox?

For instance, you can't batch download the 4 cad files without upgrading.

I see OND has taken care of this, I just wanted to get the files out in the community.  This was just the easiest method for me to get them to OND and the other forum Guru's to make it more convenient for the rest of the group.

I've had these for over a year, i should of shared long time ago, but have been busy. 

I have an MKX build coming up that's gonna look gorgeous in this design.

OND looking forward to those updates. :cheers:

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #377 on: August 14, 2015, 03:08:24 pm »

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #378 on: October 31, 2015, 07:54:59 am »
Hi guys,

So many great builds!

I want to start my own build based on OND design but i would like to know if anyone has the measures in metric? I'm from Europe and it will help a lot.

Thanks guys.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #379 on: November 01, 2015, 06:53:11 pm »
hi jtrinity - read through the last few pages of this topic - a subject discussed many times...

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #380 on: November 03, 2015, 02:38:22 pm »
JTrin-
Good luck on the builds. Hit me up if you have any specific questions...I feel like I've made almost every possible mistake on these at this point, so happy to prevent others from doing the same.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #381 on: November 03, 2015, 03:01:57 pm »
Thanks guys.

brihyn can you tell some of your mistakes? I'm still trying to understand how to build it... what kind of monitor to use (dimensions and lcd vs crt,...) and the dimensions of the cabinet. I'm 6 feet tall so maybe the cabinet will have 75 inches in height.

so confused...but i will get there!  :banghead:

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #382 on: November 03, 2015, 03:13:28 pm »
I'm 6'6, and think the cabinet is about the perfect height, so personally, I wouldn't stray from OND's dimensions there.
A few mistakes....biggest was just calculating angles correctly. IE, measuring one of the angles to be say 70 degress, knowing that each board needed to be cut at 35 degrees, but instead, cutting to 25. Huge gotcha that's obvious but very easy to make.

Some other mistakes...I like to leave just enough gap between the marquee and the upper panel to slide plexi between to help hold it. The first several cabinets didn't leave enough gap when you slop a bit of paint in there, so I ended up having to razor blade enough room....just time consuming and frustrating

Here's one that's not necessarily a mistake, but took me 5 finished cabinets, and halfway thorugh #6/7/8 to realize...when I glue the batons (sp?) inside, I was gluing/screwing. Someone mentioned using a nailgun here, and that started saving me a ton of extra time...if you have a finish nailer, use it!

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #383 on: November 03, 2015, 04:41:37 pm »
Yeah man. Those mistakes are easy to make when we are building something for the first time. Nothing to be ashamed. I don't have any knowledge about woodworking but i will try it anyway.

For me a big problem is the monitor. I have a 19" lcd 4:3, a 22 lcd 16:9 and a flat tv crt 21" 4:3. Wich one to use lol?

I like sf games but i want those vertical games too.  :D

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #384 on: November 03, 2015, 05:40:59 pm »
That is what I am stuck on.  I've been wanting to start a build for what seams like forever, but I can't decide what size lcd to use.  Ideally I would have two cabinets:  one with a 4:3 lcd turned vertical for the old school vertical games and one with a larger lcd for horizontal games.  But that may be overkill?   Is playing vertical games on a 4:3 orientated horizontally plausible or does the smaller size make it not quite the same?  Thanks.


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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #385 on: November 04, 2015, 07:01:19 am »
i've tried to play vertical games with my 19" 4:3  and it was fine. But for me 19" is too small despite in the old days arcade cabinets used those sizes i think. Back then everything seem so big compared to now, maybe is because i'm bigger now too lol.

Maybe someone that have more wisdom can answer those questions. Wait and see.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #386 on: November 13, 2015, 09:59:51 am »
Enterprise was asking how I hold the marquee artwork, so I took some closeups.  I know this is a pretty common procedure here:

Buy the clear corner protector pieces at your favorite hardware store (typically in the wallpaper area), and spray the inside. You'll get a nice clean look with no chance of paint chipping off over time.

Then use that to hold 2 pieces of sandwiched plexi (with your marquee artwork between the sheets, and screw it on.

and disregard the dust on the cabinet!!!

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #387 on: November 16, 2015, 11:28:19 pm »
Hi OND,

Just wanted to say thanks for the plans dude.  It certainly looks like they have been well received!  I am going to rely on them for my first build.  I've got the side panels cut out, but I'm going to slow down and get some components now.   8)

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #388 on: November 18, 2015, 01:07:30 am »
Enterprise was asking how I hold the marquee artwork, so I took some closeups.  I know this is a pretty common procedure here:

Buy the clear corner protector pieces at your favorite hardware store (typically in the wallpaper area), and spray the inside. You'll get a nice clean look with no chance of paint chipping off over time.

Then use that to hold 2 pieces of sandwiched plexi (with your marquee artwork between the sheets, and screw it on.

and disregard the dust on the cabinet!!!

Thanks so much brihyn, those pics are really going to help me with the marquee installation.

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« Reply #389 on: November 24, 2015, 10:10:25 am »
This looks awesome - might use it for my first build :)

I may enlarge the CP slightly, but thinknig that this would be perfect in every other aspect!

How did you guys decide what artworks to go for?

EDIT: @stigzler do you by any chance have the sketchup files so i can tweak your designs? Cheers
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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #390 on: November 24, 2015, 12:59:51 pm »
@ vaderag - Yerp. Bit rough, but you should be able to get measurements/tweak it....

Download here:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/15144043/mame/PublicDownloads/3dfinalmockup.skp

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #391 on: November 24, 2015, 01:49:58 pm »
What a spectacular thread! I only found this a couple of days ago, but I've already read through the entire thing.

My buddy and I are planning on building cabinets this summer, and I'm leaning toward this unit, as it looks to be within our construction capabilities.

I have a couple questions, if anyone feels like answering them. First, has anyone made any modifications that allow them to easily access the inside of the control panel? I'd like to be able to switch my joysticks from 4-way to 8-way, but I'm not sure if I'd be able to adjust this to make that happen. It seems like a hinged top to the CP might work, but then again, maybe it won't be stable enough. Any thoughts?

Second, I saw some discussion about the 4:3 monitors versus the easily available widescreens. Anyone come to any conclusions on this? Have one or the other and love it/hate it?

Thanks!

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #392 on: November 24, 2015, 03:58:52 pm »
I'll go take pictures of the CP hinges for the cabinet I built for the office right now.....

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« Reply #393 on: November 24, 2015, 04:02:19 pm »
What a spectacular thread! I only found this a couple of days ago, but I've already read through the entire thing.

My buddy and I are planning on building cabinets this summer, and I'm leaning toward this unit, as it looks to be within our construction capabilities.

I have a couple questions, if anyone feels like answering them. First, has anyone made any modifications that allow them to easily access the inside of the control panel? I'd like to be able to switch my joysticks from 4-way to 8-way, but I'm not sure if I'd be able to adjust this to make that happen. It seems like a hinged top to the CP might work, but then again, maybe it won't be stable enough. Any thoughts?

Second, I saw some discussion about the 4:3 monitors versus the easily available widescreens. Anyone come to any conclusions on this? Have one or the other and love it/hate it?

Thanks!

Re. Switching, have you seen the MagStik or servostik from ultimark? Both can be changed without going behind - I'm planning on the ServoStik for my build!

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #394 on: November 24, 2015, 04:02:34 pm »
I'll go take pictures of the CP hinges for the cabinet I built for the office right now.....

You, sir, are my hero!

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #395 on: November 24, 2015, 04:02:35 pm »
@ vaderag - Yerp. Bit rough, but you should be able to get measurements/tweak it....

Download here:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/15144043/mame/PublicDownloads/3dfinalmockup.skp

Thank you sir!

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #396 on: November 24, 2015, 04:06:26 pm »
What a spectacular thread! I only found this a couple of days ago, but I've already read through the entire thing.

My buddy and I are planning on building cabinets this summer, and I'm leaning toward this unit, as it looks to be within our construction capabilities.

I have a couple questions, if anyone feels like answering them. First, has anyone made any modifications that allow them to easily access the inside of the control panel? I'd like to be able to switch my joysticks from 4-way to 8-way, but I'm not sure if I'd be able to adjust this to make that happen. It seems like a hinged top to the CP might work, but then again, maybe it won't be stable enough. Any thoughts?

Second, I saw some discussion about the 4:3 monitors versus the easily available widescreens. Anyone come to any conclusions on this? Have one or the other and love it/hate it?

Thanks!

Re. Switching, have you seen the MagStik or servostik from ultimark? Both can be changed without going behind - I'm planning on the ServoStik for my build!

So here's my concern with those. I've read some negative reviews of the feel of the MagStick. Now, I'm no competitive gamer, so it may not matter... but I read one very well put together review from someone who I think is about the same level gamer as me (just wants to have fun) who gambled on the MagStick and didn't like the feel of it, so I'm leery.

The ServoStik seems like a good option, but I'm worried the motor is just one more thing to break. Maybe it's not a bad idea, though.

If I went with the ServoStik, I'd want to do a hardware switch, though. I don't want to dink around in the software every time.

Altogether, though, if I can find a good solution that allows me to access the CP internals easily enough, I'll probably go that way.

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #397 on: November 24, 2015, 04:08:15 pm »
What a spectacular thread! I only found this a couple of days ago, but I've already read through the entire thing.

My buddy and I are planning on building cabinets this summer, and I'm leaning toward this unit, as it looks to be within our construction capabilities.

I have a couple questions, if anyone feels like answering them. First, has anyone made any modifications that allow them to easily access the inside of the control panel? I'd like to be able to switch my joysticks from 4-way to 8-way, but I'm not sure if I'd be able to adjust this to make that happen. It seems like a hinged top to the CP might work, but then again, maybe it won't be stable enough. Any thoughts?

Second, I saw some discussion about the 4:3 monitors versus the easily available widescreens. Anyone come to any conclusions on this? Have one or the other and love it/hate it?

Thanks!

Re. Switching, have you seen the MagStik or servostik from ultimark? Both can be changed without going behind - I'm planning on the ServoStik for my build!

So here's my concern with those. I've read some negative reviews of the feel of the MagStick. Now, I'm no competitive gamer, so it may not matter... but I read one very well put together review from someone who I think is about the same level gamer as me (just wants to have fun) who gambled on the MagStick and didn't like the feel of it, so I'm leery.

The ServoStik seems like a good option, but I'm worried the motor is just one more thing to break. Maybe it's not a bad idea, though.

If I went with the ServoStik, I'd want to do a hardware switch, though. I don't want to dink around in the software every time.

Altogether, though, if I can find a good solution that allows me to access the CP internals easily enough, I'll probably go that way.
That's the thing tho, you can set it up so it will change automatically with the software depending which game your playing

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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #398 on: November 24, 2015, 04:08:50 pm »
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Re: Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
« Reply #399 on: November 24, 2015, 04:22:37 pm »
What a spectacular thread! I only found this a couple of days ago, but I've already read through the entire thing.

My buddy and I are planning on building cabinets this summer, and I'm leaning toward this unit, as it looks to be within our construction capabilities.

I have a couple questions, if anyone feels like answering them. First, has anyone made any modifications that allow them to easily access the inside of the control panel? I'd like to be able to switch my joysticks from 4-way to 8-way, but I'm not sure if I'd be able to adjust this to make that happen. It seems like a hinged top to the CP might work, but then again, maybe it won't be stable enough. Any thoughts?

Second, I saw some discussion about the 4:3 monitors versus the easily available widescreens. Anyone come to any conclusions on this? Have one or the other and love it/hate it?

Thanks!

Re. Switching, have you seen the MagStik or servostik from ultimark? Both can be changed without going behind - I'm planning on the ServoStik for my build!

So here's my concern with those. I've read some negative reviews of the feel of the MagStick. Now, I'm no competitive gamer, so it may not matter... but I read one very well put together review from someone who I think is about the same level gamer as me (just wants to have fun) who gambled on the MagStick and didn't like the feel of it, so I'm leery.

The ServoStik seems like a good option, but I'm worried the motor is just one more thing to break. Maybe it's not a bad idea, though.

If I went with the ServoStik, I'd want to do a hardware switch, though. I don't want to dink around in the software every time.

Altogether, though, if I can find a good solution that allows me to access the CP internals easily enough, I'll probably go that way.
That's the thing tho, you can set it up so it will change automatically with the software depending which game your playing

It would appear that maybe I need to take a closer look.

I'm going to be doing the internals (most likely) with a raspberry pi, so I'll have to check that out.