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Minimalist arcade cabinet concept (New design pics - June 26th)
shponglefan:
Thanks for the replies.
@ark_ader: I'm hoping to avoid to many build issues by spending as much time designing as possible. I know it will need something to keep it stable, so I have still to work out the best solution for that. That's for the support though! Likely if I do get to construstion phase, that probably won't happen until August at the earliest.
@BobA : I agree, it definitely needs something to add support. The idea of filling the back is a good one. I'll keep that in mind as I hash out various structural ideas.
mytymaus007:
I like it I would put a rotating monitor not motorized but manuelly unless your able to motorize it even better. Also are you covering the bottom front because its seems like it would get in the way when your feet gets to close unless the CP is overhanginf more otherwise I would love to see this get done. i myself have limited room but i made a caberet cabinet with hot swap panels to compensate for the limited controls. But someething like this would be good for 2 player fighter and golden tee Awsome! Ged her done! :lol
BadMouth:
Some ideas I'll throw out there that I'll never get around to doing myself (take them or leave 'em)
I know it's minimalist, but I think it needs some more interesting shapes. Either in the CP, or in the shape of the legs that attach the CP to the base.
I kinda like the shape of the funglo pedestals:
http://na.suzohapp.com/amusement/gameparts/funglo.htm
You could have the side panels be one continuous piece that's an interesting shape.
Continuous meaning that it would also serve as the side of the base and control panel.
For the speakers, consider something similar to a Gauntlet Legends showcase CP:
I've also thought it would look cool to have a monitor shroud that was an elongated octagon shape, with the speaker grills worked into the space on each side of the monitor.
DaOld Man:
Interesting.
shponglefan:
--- Quote from: SavannahLion on June 21, 2012, 08:45:29 pm ---If it's made out of metal none would be needed, otherwise a single cross brace, albeit ugly, will suffice if it's built well without any slop in the joints.
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Sadly my metal working skills are non-existant, so I'll probably go with a wood/MDF build. At least at the start.