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[DNA Dan]

Too much franken for my tastes. If you really feel you need that many controls go modular. It's the only way. Otherwise, drop some controls and learn to play those few games with less-than-ideal controls.

Quick question - How did you attach the circular bezel to your monitor?

[griffindodd]

Quick question - How did you attach the circular bezel to your monitor?

Velcro on the monitor bezel attaches to the back of the disk.

Thanks for all the input guys, I think I agree with the frankenpanel quotes, I have to admit I always did think the random extra components did look kinda odd and spoil the design of many controllers. I agree that an elegant design is better than a collection of random arcade parts lol.

So I'll keep chewing on my modular execution and see what I can come up with. No disrespect intended to those who have built the current style of modular panels but I just don't like that look at all. TJC's Switchcade was a nice execution, I liked the way the panel transformed so elegantly, I have a few ideas but nothing I have settled on yet.

Onward with the usage of both of my brain cells!!!!!!! 

[griffindodd]

So the reverse vinyl thing is a no go, which i have to admit I am relieved about. The results are beautiful when done right, but one mess up and well, that's expensive.

I took another look at the masking area around the disk last night and realized that I could flush mount black foam core into the top of the monitor enclosure as a support mask while still clearing the disk. Then I can simply lay the artwork on top of that and the frame edges and then have the flush glass lay across it all with it's weight supported by the outer main frame.

So tonight I'm stopping at Staples to get all the art printed, grab some foamcore and also drop by a guys house to pick up a barely used router table for $30 - gotta love craigslist 

[griffindodd]

Off to Staples to use all their printer ink up


Two bezels and the marquee graphics on a sheet, looks bitchin', very nice quality print


Cut the foam core as a mask support and laid the main bezel on top of it, stiff enough to stay where I need it


Now it's starting to look like something


Looking just like the mock up, nice!!!! 


Everything is still loose and needs some edge work for now, but overall I'm extremely happy with this, I can't wait for the 3/16 light smoked glass to come to see what it all looks like when it's put together.

[Le Chuck]

  Looking gorgeous!

[TheShaner]

Man, looking great!  What did you print your artwork on?

You must have a lot of free time, you are moving lightning quick through this build!

[mcseforsale]

Is that paper?  If not, does Staples print on vinyl? 

How much do they charge?

Is that too many questions?

AJ

[griffindodd]

A quick post before I go off to work

[rablack97]

Man that's sweet........Loving it......

Dude, if you use paper on your marquee....   no bueno....Send to GOG, I hope thats was just a mock-up.

The rest looks kick ass........Can't wait to see the smoked glass effect too....

Also, FYI, if you go with GOG, make sure your leds are at least 3 to 5 inches away from the graphic, the sanding of the plexi helps but it still needs to be set back to get the full diffused effect.

Now, Fed Ex uses a thicker quality paper, and it diffuses perfectly w/o the plexi.  Although they are touchy about copy (cough) (cough) material and won't print it out....GOG's work is phenomenal, just some FYI's for your decision making.

[griffindodd]

Lol Shaner, no not really I just grab half an hour here, 45 mins there when I can and it soon adds up, we have a 6 month old baby girl taking up most of our time along with work and I am running a small tech startup on the side too, in among all that I try to sleep 

MCSE - It's a lightweight indoor banner material, looks and feels like super smooth paper but has a very nice finish to it

Rablack - Yeah it's a paper mockup so I could get a feel for the art and how it will sit in the channel I put up there, once I know it's spot on I'll get the proper one done at GOG. Although the paper diffuses the light well, I can't see any specific points, the ink is a little too thin and lacks the punch I want from the colors in the marquee.

[TopJimmyCooks]

stunning bezel/masking treatment.  I never even considered doing anything but blackout/concealment but the integration of the art takes it to a higher level.  Well played, sir. 

[griffindodd]

stunning bezel/masking treatment.  I never even considered doing anything but blackout/concealment but the integration of the art takes it to a higher level.  Well played, sir.

Why thank you sir

[rablack97]

Congrats on the baby man........

Ok cool, yeah the paper diffuses, but as you said your colors won't pop.  Your choice to cut costs for the bezel and maksing is spot on as it will be dressed up by the smoke glass.

Also, you must go into a corner and print this, Staples hasnt given you crap about the content on your printouts?  If not i'll be going there from now on for test runs...

[griffindodd]

So you're saying that FedEx wouldn't let you print out images because they thought it was a copyright infringement? Wow that's ridiculous 

[rablack97]

Yep, apparently they just paid out a huge settlement due to them printing out copyright materials.  Any type of logo, character was a big no no.  First thing they ask you is where did you get the images and where is the document saying you have permission to use the images.  Sad thing is their backlit paper is very good.

So, your lucky if they just don't care........

[griffindodd]

I'd just say I drew it all myself, they can't argue with that.

[jpS14]

That's probably one of the best rotating montior step ups    You're doing an awesome job

[griffindodd]

That's probably one of the best rotating montior step ups    You're doing an awesome job

Thanks man, I'm still learning as I go, and all of this is really me just doing my own version of what people here have already done before, because of what they shared and documented I have been able to refine the process instead of having to work it out from the ground up.

[rablack97]

LOL, i'm sure thats what those other folks said too....either way glad your getting it done...Where there is a will there is a way.

 

[TopJimmyCooks]

you're going to add a name to the rotating Roll of Honor:

DaOldMan
Weisshaupt
DNA Dan
[the long lost CRT rotating guys]
[me]
griffindodd
Nephast
Ond
plenty of others . . . .

[Nephasth]

you're going to add a name to the rotating Roll of Honor:

DaOldMan
Weisshaupt
DNA Dan
[the long lost CRT rotating guys]
[me]
griffindodd
Nephast
Ond
plenty of others . . . .

FTFY.

[griffindodd]

you're going to add a name to the rotating Roll of Honor:

DaOldMan
Weisshaupt
DNA Dan
[the long lost CRT rotating guys]
[me]
griffindodd
Nephast
Ond
plenty of others . . . .

Well that's one heck of a nice list to be on 

[Seith]

Love the monitor rotation and artwork!

Can't stand the new design for the control panel though, sorry... Stick with the first design.

[TopJimmyCooks]

you're going to add a name to the rotating Roll of Honor:

DaOldMan
Weisshaupt
DNA Dan
[the long lost CRT rotating guys]
[me]
griffindodd
Nephast
Ond
plenty of others . . . .

FTFY.

What happened to the direct drive bartop?

[Nephasth]

you're going to add a name to the rotating Roll of Honor:

DaOldMan
Weisshaupt
DNA Dan
[the long lost CRT rotating guys]
[me]
griffindodd
Nephast
Ond
plenty of others . . . .

FTFY.

What happened to the direct drive bartop?

The Briefcase...

[Ond]

Mmmm, have to say that's a creative and original solution for a rotating setup, not only that, it looks great with a real Arcady feel too!  Nice work, love the innovation.

[MrChucky]

Hi,

This is the most smashing hi-tech Cab i've seen on Arcadecontrols so far.
That rotating screen is brilliant !

Can you give me some tips on the artwork. Did you use Photoshop or something else ?
How did you do the ball pattern/grid on the edges is that some photoshop filter or something ? I've been looking around for this extra touch, to make the artwork have just a more pro look.

And the red cloud explosion on the back how did you do that ?

I'll be looking forward to your project updates.

[griffindodd]

Thanks Guys 

mrChucky, all of the artwork is pieced together from random bits and pieces, I used photoshop to do all the compositing

[griffindodd]

In a little bit of a waiting pattern right now. The glass is on it's way, also I ordered a few heavy duty long arm micro switches for the stop limits on the screen rotation, the little ones did the job for the prototyping but I want this to be very durable and hopefully low on servicing needs.

Also I picked up a super thin HDMI cable and power cord for the monitor to reduce the possibility of cable binding. One of the problems with this lower profile build is that I cannot pass the cables through the center of rotation as the monitor is virtually flat up against the baseboard, but with these lightweight cables and a little jiggery-pokery it shouldn't be an issue.

Other stuff that has arrived,

- 2x 140mm Red LED fans for cooling
- Electric Ice replacement 3" ball and RGB conversion for the trackball
- my second PAC64 and ten extra RGB buttons
- spray glue for the laminate (better than cement on MDF - no soak up) 
- Griffin Powermate USB volume control
- X-Gaming coin door and mechanism
- Various hardware for doors and access hatches
- Lexan for my computer mounting
- Krylon textured matt black paint for top panel and some mask areas

[griffindodd]

Found something to do tonight...


YARRRRRRRRRRR Ye pasty land lubbers, look upon 'er an' weep, I call er the Naked Mary Rose an she's a thing of beauty!!!!!! 





Dual Core Celeron Sandybridge 45nm at 2.4ghz, 4GB PC8500 DDR3 CL7, 1TB 7200rpm, Intel HD4000 Graphics, HDMI,DVI,VGA,USB3,PCIe16, PCIe8

[Nephasth]

Looks good all mounted on plex!

[griffindodd]

Yep she looks at home back there

[DNA Dan]

What was the final cost of the computer portion?

[griffindodd]

What was the final cost of the computer portion?

Mobo - $50
CPU - $50
RAM - $23
Drive - Donated
PSU - Donated
Fans - $16 for two
Plexi - $20
 
$158

[griffindodd]

So I just picked up this puppy on eBay for $37...



It's an ultra short throw 4:3 1280x1024 1500 lumens portable projector, an older model but working. My idea is to use this to create an economy video marquee, I have some ideas to make it work, but who knows, we'll have to see.

[rablack97]

Where the hell do you get Plexi that thick for $9.00

Um, so your going to put holes in your 150.0 side art? Just noticing the fan placement.

Also, can you explain the plexi...If it's already on a shelf, why not just mount the parts directly to the shelf. 

Now attaching some nice drawer rails to the plexi so you can pull it out to troubleshoot would be nice.  Not sure if your thickness can handle the weight of your components though.

That bow in the panel above your PC looks scarey, are you going to reinforce that?

[griffindodd]

Where the hell do you get Plexi that thick for $9.00
Um, so your going to put holes in your 150.0 side art? Just noticing the fan placement.
Also, can you explain the plexi...If it's already on a shelf, why not just mount the parts directly to the shelf. 
Now attaching some nice drawer rails to the plexi so you can pull it out to troubleshoot would be nice.  Not sure if your thickness can handle the weight of your components though.
That bow in the panel above your PC looks scarey, are you going to reinforce that?

Ok ye of little faith 

My bad on the plexi price, it was $20 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FPC3Z0/ref=oh_details_o05_s01_i01

The plexi will be raised on 3/4" acrylic rod legs at an angle to face the opening on the back of the cab. I'm going to edge light it with LEDs and I was planning on sanding the back of it in the hope it would pick up a nice glow from the edge lighting. The original idea was to have it come out on rollers, but I'd rather do a nicely lit in-place presentation.

The fans are there more for dress-up than real hardcore cooling and no I'm not putting exhausts on the side of the cab - bleagh.

The acrylic is 1/4" and stiff, no weight problems there.

Yeah the bow looks worse than it is and it's not really supporting anything, it's there for light control of the computer area, I could reenforce it but you wont even see it.

[rablack97]

 

[griffindodd]

  I'M SO EXCITED!!!! 

Just checked on my glass and it's on the FedEx truck for delivery today, can't wait 

[MTPPC]

So I just picked up this puppy on eBay for $37...



It's an ultra short throw 4:3 1280x1024 1500 lumens portable projector, an older model but working. My idea is to use this to create an economy video marquee, I have some ideas to make it work, but who knows, we'll have to see.

Please provide the model on that sanyo. I'm thinking of using that for a backglass/floating image monitor in a pinball project.