First time building - Got inspired

[steinar-t]

After browsing this forum for a while i had to try myself
Alot of pepole doing amazing work!

Martijn and his slim cab is my main inspiration.  http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,112721.0.html (hope you dont mind beeing copied Martijn)


First night planning and drawing sidepanels on mdf.


Building day 2


Bulding day 3


And tonight i fitted the screen. 27 inch lcd tv

[bluemini17]

looks good, nice use of space. any thoughts on artwork / colour?

[steinar-t]

looks good, nice use of space. any thoughts on artwork / colour?

Thanks for the feedback

Still not decided about color.Thought of spraypainting it with car paint. Maybee black and silver? 

 Some pepole here use laminate which looks very nice and fast. I have not found this laminate stuff locally yet.

Making the artwork is not my strong side. Hope to find something that i can ask a friend to edit to my liking.

[Coru]

looking good so far! looks like you have access to a woodshop? is that your place of work?

[PL1]

Some pepole here use laminate which looks very nice and fast. I have not found this laminate stuff locally yet.

Where is "locally"?   

There are many international posters on BYOAC and your profile doesn't show city/state/country.

Making the artwork is not my strong side. Hope to find something that i can ask a friend to edit to my liking.

This thread has some great sources for art.


Scott

[steinar-t]

looking good so far! looks like you have access to a woodshop? is that your place of work?

Yes, its my place of work. I will take it home to my garage as soon as the woodwork i done.

[steinar-t]

Materials list.

I will try to make a list here of everything i use for the build.

This is what i ordered from arcadeshop.de have no experience with these components so i hope i can use them all.

1x 1P Start Button:   2,31Euro
1x 2P Start Button:   2,31Euro
6x Pushbutton clear, red:   13,38Euro
6x Pushbutton clear, blue:   13,38Euro
1x Neutrik NAUSB-W-B:   4,53Euro
2x Competition Joystick, black:   24,36Euro
1x I-PAC ve:   30,21Euro

From GroovyGameGear.com
40 x   Deluxe Chrome Stripe 3/4-inch T-Molding (TM34DLXCRM)   $26.00
1 x   T-Molding Slot Cutter Combo - 1/16" 3-Wing - 1/4" Arbor (16SLOTCUTTERCBO)   $19.95

From komplett.no
2x Cooler Master MegaFlow 200 - 200 x 200 x 30mm, 700 RPM, 110 CFM, 19 dBA, 3 Pin.   NOK 290,00($51)



3x sheets of mdf.
-miscellaneous screws and bolts


Stuff i already had:

-27 inch lcd tv (from old bosch display)
-Power connector  (from old bosch display)
-Lights (from old bosch display)


-Speakers


-pc

I will add more to this post later on.

[steinar-t]

Not sure what to do on the corner of the cp later. Just cut the t-molding?


Made some holes for my speakers. Alot of testing with the router before i got i right.
Still have to make holes for the tweeters


Time to take my project home to the garage. Most of the woodwork is done. Alot of dust to clean up today

[PL1]

Not sure what to do on the corner of the cp later. Just cut the t-molding?

Cutting a notch like this lets you bend it around corners.




Scott

[steinar-t]

Not sure what to do on the corner of the cp later. Just cut the t-molding?

Cutting a notch like this lets you bend it around corners.




Scott

Im thinking about this corner:

Its not a straight angle.

[steinar-t]

Woud this be a good way of cooling the cab?

[Drnick]

I would lose the fans in the middle and put fans at bottom Pulling air in (Put a filter in there if you have Pets or they will get clogged though) and then have fan at the top Blowing the warm air out.  You can fit the fans to a fan controller to turn the speed up and down if they are a bit too noisy/distracting. 

[steinar-t]

I would lose the fans in the middle and put fans at bottom Pulling air in (Put a filter in there if you have Pets or they will get clogged though) and then have fan at the top Blowing the warm air out.  You can fit the fans to a fan controller to turn the speed up and down if they are a bit too noisy/distracting.

So this looks better?

[i64X]

The laws of thermodynamics dictate: that makes much more sense.

[MTPPC]

I'd like to ask if you are putting a base to stand on or legs or something to keep the unit from being pulled over toward the player? The Center Of Gravity seems pretty close to the front of the base.

[PL1]

Im thinking about this corner:

Its not a straight angle.

Can't tell what that is from the pic, but my guess is that you are trying to put t-molding around a corner like the one in the side view diagram (left below) that would require the T-molding to not only bend up-and-down relative to the T-profile, but also side-to-side.

A slight overhang and keeping the sides at a right angle relative to the face of the CP (right below) will be much easier to work with. 

As long as the sides are at a right angle to the face, you can apply t-molding to any curve as shown at 16:25 of this video from the Side Art Install 101 thread.




Scott

[steinar-t]

Can't tell what that is from the pic, but my guess is that you are trying to put t-molding around a corner like the one in the side view diagram (left below) that would require the T-molding to not only bend up-and-down relative to the T-profile, but also side-to-side.

A slight overhang and keeping the sides at a right angle relative to the face of the CP (right below) will be much easier to work with. 

As long as the sides are at a right angle to the face, you can apply t-molding to any curve as shown at 16:25 of this video from the Side Art Install 101 thread.




Scott

You Got i right Scott. I might do over the cp. I do not have the t-molding yet.
I am waiting for the routing bit for this to get back in stock at t-molding.com or gamemolding.com before ordering.

[steinar-t]

I'd like to ask if you are putting a base to stand on or legs or something to keep the unit from being pulled over toward the player? The Center Of Gravity seems pretty close to the front of the base.

I hope i do not have to make a base, looks better like this.
It is a bit front heavy, i consider cutting some of the bottom to make it lean more back.
See pictures of experimenting with some left over mdf underneath the front.

[PL1]

I am waiting for the routing bit for this to get back in stock at t-molding.com or gamemolding.com before ordering.

GGG has the slot cutter in stock and carries a variety of 3/4" T-molding -- if you don't feel like waiting.


Scott

[steinar-t]

I am waiting for the routing bit for this to get back in stock at t-molding.com or gamemolding.com before ordering.

GGG has the slot cutter in stock and carries a variety of 3/4" T-molding -- if you don't feel like waiting.


Scott

Thanks! T-molding and slot cutter on its way now 

[steinar-t]

could Iron maiden be a theme for my arcade cab? Not very game related..

[PL1]

If Jammin0 can do a Ninja Monkeys cab and Eds1275 can do a Spinal Tap/Marshall Amp cab and a Lime-Aid the Lime Arcade cab, you should be be able to pull off an Iron Maiden cab.


Scott

[chopperthedog]

SCREAM FOR ME LONG BEACH!!!!

*edit* Many years later the 13m and 5sec of Rime Of The Ancient Mariner is still epic sauce. 

good day.

[jammin0]

If Jammin0 can do a Ninja Monkeys cab and Eds1275 can do a Spinal Tap/Marshall Amp cab and a Lime-Aid the Lime Arcade cab, you should be be able to pull off an Iron Maiden cab.


Scott

you'll see, one day ninja monkeys will be a hit and they'll be paying me royalties

[steinar-t]

I was wrong.... there is a Iron maiden game! http://maiden-world.com/edhunter.html
And there is this http://www.freeonlinegames.com/game/iron-maiden-flight-666

And there is this great build too http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,111200.0.html

[PL1]

I was wrong.... there is a Iron maiden game! http://maiden-world.com/edhunter.htm

You dropped the "l".

http://maiden-world.com/edhunter.html


Scott

Edit: OP's link has been fixed

[steinar-t]

An update.

First some mistakes:
Dropped one of the back panels and cracked it. Start over


Was routing of some of the sidepanel to change the angle of the cab. The Guide i used for the router slipped and this happend. 


I had to remove more than planned of the sidepanel but i worked out ok. At least it wont tip forward now, rather against the wall.


Made holes for the fans and test mounted.



I received my order from arcadeshop.de


Painted the inside of the cab with some left over paint


I also change my mind about the rear panel, was going to mount them with umbraco bolts but in no working on some hinges to make it easy to service.

I got the t-moulding and slot cutter from GroovyGameGear.com today. need to get a different router for this as the one i have now only takes 8 mm bits very fast delivery from GGG

[steinar-t]

Does this look right?

[PL1]

Looks pretty good.

Only issue on the layout is possibly the clearance for the P1 joystick wiring on the left side. 

You may want to make a test panel in cheap hardboard or corrugated cardboard before you drill into your MDF.

The only other thing is the angle of the panel -- it looks uncomfortably steep.


Scott

[Louis Tully]

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[steinar-t]

Looks pretty good.

Only issue on the layout is possibly the clearance for the P1 joystick wiring on the left side. 

You may want to make a test panel in cheap hardboard or corrugated cardboard before you drill into your MDF.

The only other thing is the angle of the panel -- it looks uncomfortably steep.


Scott

There will be a small clearance but yes, its tight

I agree about the angle but i decided to try like this, if it does not work ill have to start over on the whole cp.

This is a solid build. Looks great.  Hard to believe it's your first one.

Thanks! Now im looking forward to wire it up and mount all the components.

I got some painting done. Primer on Sunday and sanded and painted it last night. This paint has a very nice smell to it 

[dextercf]

What kinda paint is that? Pretty glossy, atleast in this picture..
Also, i see your quite the fan of biltema?

Btw, hvor er du fra?

[PL1]

This paint has a very nice smell to it 

To quote a friend's art professor, "If you find yourself smiling too much, it's time to take a fresh air break."


Scott

[steinar-t]

What kinda paint is that? Pretty glossy, atleast in this picture..
Also, i see your quite the fan of biltema?

Btw, hvor er du fra?

Its the kind of paint used on cars.
Biltema has many great things and lost of useless crap

I live near Kristiansand Norge!

[dextercf]

Gotcha!
Biltema ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- won't come near my garage and/or house. Also, I used to work there and don't feel like spending my money there anymore..
For paint, automotive is pretty good. Gives you a hard finish that would buff out to ble glossy as a polished turd! 
If you ever need good quality paint for other use I highly recommend Montana, you might want to check out this webshop.

[steinar-t]

Gotcha!
Biltema ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- won't come near my garage and/or house. Also, I used to work there and don't feel like spending my money there anymore..
For paint, automotive is pretty good. Gives you a hard finish that would buff out to ble glossy as a polished turd! 
If you ever need good quality paint for other use I highly recommend Montana, you might want to check out this webshop.

And where in Norway are you from?

[dextercf]

Actually, I'm from Vestfossen..
Finaly I can use the exact name and not a nearby city, cos of the tv-series "Hjem".
I work in Drammen though.

[steinar-t]

Just a short update. Control panel is wired. PC i mounted in the cab, messy wiring just for testing. And i got the t-molding on.

[dextercf]

Thats a neat looking way to mount them joysticks.
Care to elaborate?

[steinar-t]

Thats a neat looking way to mount them joysticks.
Care to elaborate?

 Of course i can 

You can see from these pictures how i did it. The joysticks are bolted to the piece of aluminum and routed into the mdf.