Getting geared up to start my first cab next week

[willybeamish]

So im getting ready to start my 1st cab project. Im picking up a gutted Pole Position cab next weekend from DeLuSioNal29 as long as everything goes smoothly. Im going to order a X-arcade dual stick the same weekend. Got a line on a monitor and pc. I plan on either trying Hyperspin or Mala for a front end. The cab needs some loving but doesn't seem like a bad starting point condition wise. Is there anything major im forgetting??

[PL1]

A build thread in Project Announcements?   

Sounds like you have the big pieces covered.

Do you have speakers/audio amp?


Scott

[willybeamish]

A build thread in Project Announcements?   

Sounds like you have the big pieces covered.

Do you have speakers/audio amp?


Scott

Not sure if I'd announce it as a official project since it might take me a horribly long time to configure a front end. As far as speakers go I'm looking around my work for externals that I can grab. I don't think they have any amps thou. I haven't seen the cab in person yet but do they normally have designated spots for speakers?

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[PL1]

Not sure if I'd announce it as a official project since it might take me a horribly long time . . .

Longer than Ond or Pixelhugger?   

As far as speakers go I'm looking around my work for externals that I can grab. I don't think they have any amps thou. I haven't seen the cab in person yet but do they normally have designated spots for speakers?

Usually on the overhang between the marquee and monitor.


Scott

[willybeamish]

Not sure if I'd announce it as a official project since it might take me a horribly long time . . .

Longer than Ond or Pixelhugger?   

As far as speakers go I'm looking around my work for externals that I can grab. I don't think they have any amps thou. I haven't seen the cab in person yet but do they normally have designated spots for speakers?

Usually on the overhang between the marquee and monitor.


Scott

Ah okay that reminds me it's missing a marquee but it's not important to get it up and running

[willybeamish]

I had a question about the screen. What do you guys recommend for covering it plexiglass or clear plastic? Also can you make a bezel from painted wood..or would that look dumb and I should just get a custom plastic bezel made?

Also before I forget and im thinking way ahead but..after I get this thing and figure out how much work needs to be done on the exterior id like to get some graphics on it. I have a very good friend who is a graphic design veteran whos been at it for around 20 years and already said he would design me some stuff for the sides. I know he has connections in the printing biz as well. Im wondering what material should the designs be made out of??
thanks

[MTPPC]

I recommend real glass over plastic. It's cheaper and not as much of a dust magnet.

[willybeamish]

I recommend real glass over plastic. It's cheaper and not as much of a dust magnet.

And as far as keeping it in place do you guys build a frame out of wood to hold it in?

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[Woodshop Flunky]

I recommend real glass over plastic. It's cheaper and not as much of a dust magnet.

And as far as keeping it in place do you guys build a frame out of wood to hold it in?

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+1 for glass.

You can use wood to hold the glass in place.  I used aluminum strips instead... it's thin and looked good (IMHO).

I went to a glass/mirror shop to get my glass.  They had an interesting array of very thin aluminum channel that they used for their mirrors.  You might have a similar resource in your area.

[willybeamish]

I recommend real glass over plastic. It's cheaper and not as much of a dust magnet.

And as far as keeping it in place do you guys build a frame out of wood to hold it in?

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+1 for glass.

You can use wood to hold the glass in place.  I used aluminum strips instead... it's thin and looked good (IMHO).

I went to a glass/mirror shop to get my glass.  They had an interesting array of very thin aluminum channel that they used for their mirrors.  You might have a similar resource in your area.

got any pics so I have an idea?

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[MacGyver]

Also aluminum edge track for tile floors works too. 

[Woodshop Flunky]

got any pics so I have an idea?

I used a straight 1/8 inch strip.  The glass is heavy enough that gravity did most of the work for me.



I didn't buy it, but the mirror shop had a variety of channel that would hold the glass more securely.

For the marquee, I used 1/8 inch aluminum angle...

[willybeamish]

got any pics so I have an idea?

I used a straight 1/8 inch strip.  The glass is heavy enough that gravity did most of the work for me.



I didn't buy it, but the mirror shop had a variety of channel that would hold the glass more securely.

For the marquee, I used 1/8 inch aluminum angle...

Thanks man 

As far as the glass that covers the monitor would you do the same thing as you did with the Marquee??

[Woodshop Flunky]

The way the marquee retaines work is that there's a top and bottom to screw to.

I could imagine the same approach working for the monitor glass... depending on how you build the area for your monitor.

The top bracket could be fixed, and the bottom one removable.  When you install your glass, you slip it into the top bracket, and then place the lower bracket and attach with screws.

[willybeamish]

The way the marquee retaines work is that there's a top and bottom to screw to.

I could imagine the same approach working for the monitor glass... depending on how you build the area for your monitor.

The top bracket could be fixed, and the bottom one removable.  When you install your glass, you slip it into the top bracket, and then place the lower bracket and attach with screws.

Yeah im not really sure its going to fit in there and im not sure what size monitor im going to use either. Hopefully have this thing in a few days and ill take a crap load of pics, hopefully get some ideas brewing