Floriske.nl's "evo XR cade" xbox bartop (DONE, FINISHED, FINITO!)

[floriske.nl]

What's with all this advertising? Not trying to stick my nose where it doesn't belong and if I'm out of line excuse my ignorance but really? You're going to spam your sponsors with every update?

Truly I don't see the problem in that and if any of the moderators would have had problems with it I bet they would have contacted me about it. Next to that imho this type of comment shouldn't be placed in a topic, for this we have pm and there is a "Report to moderator" link under each post if you think it's not suitable.

Just my 2 cents

[GnobarEl]

I don't see any problem with it.

floriske.nl is doing an amazing work, and if that work is with the help of those sponsors why not advertise them?
At the end, what we really want is to see the work done, I don't care about the rest.

Does your car have the brand symbol? why use it? :p

Come on, lets just keep watching this build getting live.

[floriske.nl]

First of all I would like to ask if anyone else next to two40 has problems with me naming my "sponsors" (I prefer to call them helpers instead because they helped me out instead of giving me products for free) in each update? If it turns out that there are more people bothered by this I'll stop doing it, but for now I think it's the least I can do back for them. Plus I think  it gives readers a good lead on what are updates and what are normal posts and replies.

Second I've just cut my cp:

[yotsuya]

I don't have a "problem" with it, they're just really big. Why don't you use smaller graphics in your signature like most people do? 

Like, look at the post above. Your "header" is bigger than your actual post, WITH photo.

[floriske.nl]

I don't have a "problem" with it, they're just really big. Why don't you use smaller graphics in your signature like most people do? 

Like, look at the post above. Your "header" is bigger than your actual post, WITH photo.

Lol,  that's laziness from my side. It's a 1:1 crop from my design. But good point! I'll look into making it all a bit more subtle. Thx.

[yotsuya]

I don't have a "problem" with it, they're just really big. Why don't you use smaller graphics in your signature like most people do? 

Like, look at the post above. Your "header" is bigger than your actual post, WITH photo.

Lol,  that's laziness from my side. It's a 1:1 crop from my design. But good point! I'll look into making it all a bit more subtle. Thx.

 

Yeah, you could lay all three on a half-inch line or so. Look at Vigo's sig for a great example.

[PL1]

First of all I would like to ask if anyone else next to two40 has problems with me naming my "sponsors" (I prefer to call them helpers instead because they helped me out instead of giving me products for free) in each update?

As long as we have to pay for each pixel we download from BYOAC, I agree with two40.   

Wait, we aren't charged by the pixel?

I don't have a "problem" with it, they're just really big. Why don't you use smaller graphics in your signature like most people do? 

+1


Scott

[yotsuya]

As long as we have to pay for each pixel we download from BYOAC, I agree with two40.   

Wait, we aren't charged by the pixel?

Actually, it could impact someone's data plan...

[PL1]

As long as we have to pay for each pixel we download from BYOAC, I agree with two40.   

Wait, we aren't charged by the pixel?

Actually, it could impact someone's data plan...

Not because Saint is charging them. (Thanks, Saint!)


Scott

[sharpfork]

I really like your choice of wood and the general design.  I'm looking forward to seeing how it all comes together.
 

[floriske.nl]

I really like your choice of wood and the general design.  I'm looking forward to seeing how it all comes together.
 

Thanks! I bet I'm even more curious than you are

b.t.w. I designed a new post header for my updates and changed it in all of them.

[floriske.nl]

Since I'm always busy with other stuff and it's winter (read: bad weather) because of witch I can't do much work outside (the router work etc. is what I have to do outside to prevent a thick layer of dust that I need to clear out on everything in our garage) this project progresses slow, but I've managed to get some small work done the past few days.

First of all I've disassembled the monitor:



Next to that I've routed the slots for the marquee:



As you can see the slot in the top panel is deeper than the one in the bottom panel so I can slide the marquee into the top first and let it drop into the bottom one next.

I've also drilled a few dowels in the top edge of the monitor panel to connect it to the bottom marquee panel. This way I'm sure it aligns propperly and the marquee bottom can't bend this way either.

They are not going to be glued together because the monitor panel will be a different color and mounted seperately/non permanent so if I'd even need a new monitor it will be easily exchangable.

With this done I could do another test mounting to see if all parts fit like they should and so far so good:

[edekoning]

Looking very good! I really like the wood look.

You said you were using oak (eiken in dutch) right? How easy is that to work with compared to mdf? I've only got experience with mdf, and would like to try something different on my next build.

[Automark]

You will never have the possibility to change the marq, why not do it like on my machine





the top shelf you can mount with only 2 screws. It's such an easy 2 go solution, and you're always able to change the light, marq and speakers.

[floriske.nl]

Looking very good! I really like the wood look.

You said you were using oak (eiken in dutch) right? How easy is that to work with compared to mdf? I've only got experience with mdf, and would like to try something different on my next build.

It's oak indeed.

It's less soft than MDF but pretty easy to work with as well, it requires some more patience in cutting and routing because when goint too fast it might start to splinter. It's also a bit more work to sand down small corners etc. which can't be made with a hacksaw because the wood is harder than MDF. Personally I used pieces of a sanding belt to sand it, this is a lot tougher than normal sand paper.

You will never have the possibility to change the marq, why not do it like on my machine

http://imageshack.us/a/img835/2240/20121109130447392.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img820/1116/20121109130424220.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img805/2562/20121109130412530.jpg

the top shelf you can mount with only 2 screws. It's such an easy 2 go solution, and you're always able to change the light, marq and speakers.

If you reed my story correctly I do have the option to change the marquee, I can simply lift it out again.

Here's a sample showing what I mean:



I want to keep the outside as clean as possible so I don't want an extra seem on top. Next to that the top panel provides a lot of extra strength to the cabinet when it's glued in place instead of being partially hingable.

[Automark]

ah ok, now I get it 

[floriske.nl]

Since it's now clear that all parts fit like they should and I got a few requests for this I decided to make a "blueprint" of the design:



Evo XR Cade Bartop Blueprint 1:10

Evo XR Cade Sidepanel 1:1 with raster

Evo XR Cade Controlpanel 1:1 with raster


[GnobarEl]

HI,
thanks for sharing, this are the best plans I have seen.
I was thinking to build a full size cabine, but this one looks great too.

Thanks!

[Nephasth]

© floriske.nl 2012

These plans are intended for private use only, Commercial use and distribution is strictly prohibited without express and prior written consent of the author.

These plans may however be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted for private use, without the prior written consent of the author, under the strict term that the original author is credited at all time.

 

[yotsuya]

© floriske.nl 2012

These plans are intended for private use only, Commercial use and distribution is strictly prohibited without express and prior written consent of the author.

These plans may however be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted for private use, without the prior written consent of the author, under the strict term that the original author is credited at all time.

 

Reminds me of the disclaimer you hear at the end of sporting events.

[floriske.nl]

© floriske.nl 2012

These plans are intended for private use only, Commercial use and distribution is strictly prohibited without express and prior written consent of the author.

These plans may however be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted for private use, without the prior written consent of the author, under the strict term that the original author is credited at all time.

 

Reminds me of the disclaimer you hear at the end of sporting events.

Lol

It might seem a bit over the top (that's why I removed it from the post since it's in the file anyway)  but I'm a professional graphic designer and unfortunately have experience with multiple copyright violations

Hence the copyright notice which is solely intended to make very clear that it's not allowed to use any of my work commercially without my permission. I have absolutely no problem with private use, changes etc.

[yotsuya]

Lol

It might seem a bit over the top but I'm a professional graphic designer and unfortunately have experience with multiple copyright violations Hence the copyright notice which is solely intended to make very clear that it's not allowed to use any of my work commercially without my permission. I have absolutely no problem with private use, changes etc.

 

[rablack97]

Man thanks so much for this....I'm off to buy wood asap...

A few things though....if you dont mind...

Can you label all of the parts, like base, top, back etc.

May provide the measurements for the sides, and the CP and the radius of the curves...

I would hate to butcher such a work of art, but more detail it needed....

[floriske.nl]

Man thanks so much for this....I'm off to buy wood asap...

A few things though....if you dont mind...

Can you label all of the parts, like base, top, back etc.

May provide the measurements for the sides, and the CP and the radius of the curves...

I would hate to butcher such a work of art, but more detail it needed....

Your welcome of course!

Regarding labeling the parts: In the side view the panel sizes where mentioned as well so you could see which panel should go where.

Still I did update the file a bit and regarding your second remark about the sidepanel and control panel dimensions etc.:

I've uploaded 2 extra files of the cp and sidepanel on a 1:1 scale with a raster so if you print it over multiple sheets you can easily stick it back together. Hope that helps.

Evo XR Cade Bartop Blueprint 1:10

Evo XR Cade Sidepanel 1:1 with raster

Evo XR Cade Controlpanel 1:1 with raster


All links in my posts are updated so don't worry about downloading the wrong file.

[rablack97]

Awesome man....thanks so much.....you have to crayon this stuff out for us slow folks...

[yotsuya]

Can't wait to see rablack97's Dallas Maverickscade. 

[rablack97]

Nope you bastard's turned me off on that, no more team themes unless requested.....

I've sold the Cowboy bartop and moved on......

I see massive potential with these plans though.....I have something to do now this weekend...woohoo...

[yotsuya]

Hey, if I could get $500 building the Urkelcade from scraps, I'd do it anytime! Did you see CoryDee's The Doors cab?

[rablack97]

LOL, anything attached to Cory, is always always attached to a "Did ya see"...

He's getting better......making serial plates out of drinking cans now.....

He's selling it though......good for him.......

We better stop highjacking the thread talking about other stuff......

Back to the build....

[CoryBee]

Little fookers talking about me in a different thread  - I didn't make a "Doors" themed bartop, I made a decent Bartop that the customer wanted to crap up -

Floriske.nl I love the professionalism of this build and the plans are solid 

[rablack97]

Little fookers talking about me in a different thread  - I didn't make a "Doors" themed bartop, I made a decent Bartop that the customer wanted to crap up -

Floriske.nl I love the professionalism of this build and the plans are solid 

We are advertising for ya man....

[CoryBee]

We are advertising for ya man....

Much love brother man

Hey floriske, mind if I ask what software you used for your blueprints?

[Eldritch1969]

Good man for making your plans available. Bartop is going to be killer 

[floriske.nl]

First of all thanks for the compliments and your welcome regarding the sharing of the plans. Hope they help some of you out or inspire others.

Second: no problem on thread hijacking can be quite fun and inspirational at times 

@CoryBee: I use adobe illustrator for my drawings.

Due to some other "chores" I didn't have time to work on the cabinet today. Hope to get some work done tomorrow.

Decided to go for a smaller radius for the edges than the 6,3mm router bit I currently have. Unfortunately they didn't have a smaller radius at the local hardware store so I ordered a 3,2 and 4,8mm radius bit online. Resulting in having to wait another few days before I can get to rounding the edges.

[floriske.nl]

Managed to get some work done today, but not everything turned out like I hoped for  (luckily all fixable).

I routed the monitor panel today:

Since I'm using a guide bush on my router for this I took a few left over pieces of plywood and screwed them onto the monitor panel.

I'm using an 18mm guide bush and a 12mm router bit so I have to screw the plywood 3mm further away from the lines that indicate the screen size (hope that makes sense )



Next I started routing in steps of about 5mm in depth until I completely finished the hole for the screen.



Since I want to slightly flush mount the monitor I had to move plywood pieces further outside for routing the second stage:



Resulting in the semi-finished panel (already filled the screw holes on these pics):



Test fitting the monitor:



After turning it around...:



... I discovered that I made 2 mistakes:

- The hole for the monitor panel is about a mm or 2 too wide resulting in the metal edges of the screen being visible.

Going to "fix" this by making the metal edges black.

- Because 18mm of the monitor panel will stick behind the bottom marque panel I had to shift the monitor 18 mm to keep it centered in the visible area of the panel. But I shifted the hole in the wrong direction, resulting in the monitor being way off center

Luckily this panel will get painted instead of stained so I've filled the old dowel holes in the narrow side and drilled new ones on the other side (no pictures of this because the filler is drying atm and needs sanding afterwards)

It was raining on and off today and I reckon both mistakes are because of being too hasty, a good lesson not to be next time!

Edit:

Here's one extra picture of the panel back in place after filling and sanding the old dowel holes:

[rablack97]

Just printed out your blue prints....this bad boy is tall for a bartop.......the jigsaw awaits.....

[floriske.nl]

Just printed out your blue prints....this bad boy is tall for a bartop.......the jigsaw awaits.....

It's not a small one indeed It was never intended to be either 

As mentioned it's sort of in between a bartop and a full size without the bottom part.

Looking forward to seeing your progress! Good luck

p.s. I've updated the blueprint with the measurements of the distance between the sidepanels edges and the panels in between and added the panels positions to the 1:1 scaled images as well.

The measurements might seem a bit weird but I designed all of the rectangular panels in such way that they all are a logical size which can result in the edges being slightly "off".

Evo XR Cade Bartop Blueprint 1:10

Evo XR Cade Sidepanel 1:1 with raster

Evo XR Cade Controlpanel 1:1 with raster

[rablack97]

cool I was wondering if you would post those, i was just gonna eye it....

[floriske.nl]

cool I was wondering if you would post those, i was just gonna eye it....

Any progress yet? If so I'm very eager for some pics of course 

Just as sort of a reference: Someone on another (dutch) forum this project is running on posted a pic of him "testing" his artwork on my photo:





Just finished taking apart the cab, rounding all edges and putting it back together:

 

As you can see my plexi for the marquee arrived as well (for the cp as wel but nothing interesting about a square piece that needs work ). I've ardered 2 pieces, 4mm thick and 3mm thick and the latter works perfect with my mounting system. 4mm is just a bit too thick and requires some bending to get it in.

Hopefully my speakers arrive tomorrow so I can do the last woodwork on the top panel. After this I can glue the base together and start working on mounting the monitor, the back door and start working on the cp.

[GnobarEl]

Did you order your plexi online or from a local store?

This is getting awesome!!!