Author Topic: Antimatter - LED side setup v.2 - All Finished 02.22.13 (Read 26114 times)

jmike · « **Reply #1 on:** November 29, 2012, 08:32:31 am »

Very cool. Will be watching this closely. I have a similar build in mind for my next project
(that is if and when I finish my cocktail arcade

)

Is that the normal angle of the screen?

Termin8tor · « **Reply #2 on:** November 29, 2012, 08:38:35 am »

I'm sure this will be another great build. I'll be following this.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #3 on:** November 29, 2012, 08:39:28 am »

Termin8tor · « **Reply #4 on:** November 29, 2012, 08:45:49 am »

Maybe you could incorporate a tilting mechanism in the cab to adjust the viewing angle.

DaOld Man · « **Reply #5 on:** November 29, 2012, 10:37:22 am »

This hobby is like a drug. They always come back for more!

This looks very interesting.. will be following this one for sure.

emphatic · « **Reply #6 on:** November 29, 2012, 06:10:27 pm »

That's a tiny cab. Will follow your process with great interest.

two40 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 29, 2012, 09:45:20 pm »

That is tiny! Following.

Do you think it will be awkward to use?

Louis Tully · « **Reply #8 on:** November 30, 2012, 09:07:27 am »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #9 on:** November 30, 2012, 09:13:04 am »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #10 on:** December 01, 2012, 09:58:53 pm »

DaOld Man · « **Reply #11 on:** December 01, 2012, 10:02:23 pm »

Looks to me like you know what you are doing! Looks good.

81ramirez · « **Reply #12 on:** December 02, 2012, 12:38:44 pm »

Ghetto Bendy Time... LOL!!

I already have most of the pieces to build my cabinet (controls, 29' arcade monitor, tube, jpac, pc, software, etc), for at least two years, but I never started, 'cause I was looking for a metal control panel. Thanks to you, now I know how I will do it. What is the metal that you used and what is its thickness?
Thanks.

jmike · « **Reply #13 on:** December 02, 2012, 02:02:05 pm »

Well done LT

How thick is that metal sheet? Was thinking a metal CP for my future lowboy project too.
Ghetto works just as good sometimes.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #14 on:** December 02, 2012, 02:42:18 pm »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #15 on:** December 02, 2012, 03:02:14 pm »

Termin8tor · « **Reply #16 on:** December 02, 2012, 05:06:37 pm »

That control panel looks sweet.

CoryBee · « **Reply #17 on:** December 02, 2012, 05:07:07 pm »

Quote from: Termin8tor on December 02, 2012, 05:06:37 pm

That control panel looks sweet.

I second that

Acids · « **Reply #18 on:** December 03, 2012, 04:05:15 am »

Quote from: CoryDee on December 02, 2012, 05:07:07 pm

Quote from: Termin8tor on December 02, 2012, 05:06:37 pm
That control panel looks sweet.

I second that

I third that!!

Adding metal is a whole new challenge. bending this stuff without the right tools is tricky to say the least and you done an awesome job..
Can i ask how you are going to secure this to the cabinet?

Louis Tully · « **Reply #19 on:** December 03, 2012, 03:45:59 pm »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #20 on:** December 03, 2012, 04:12:49 pm »

Termin8tor · « **Reply #21 on:** December 03, 2012, 05:20:48 pm »

I don't know if it's just me but a curve from the marquee to the CP would make it look more"lowboyish". To me anyway.
Must add

jmike · « **Reply #22 on:** December 03, 2012, 05:32:33 pm »

Just like that you mounted the monitor huh

You sir are my hero.

404 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 03, 2012, 05:51:28 pm »

personally i love it. I have been eye-balling some of the lowboy projects here lately. I wish i had the tools and skills to make one just like this.

Great job!

Louis Tully · « **Reply #24 on:** December 04, 2012, 07:24:59 pm »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #25 on:** December 04, 2012, 07:48:05 pm »

404 · « **Reply #26 on:** December 04, 2012, 08:42:47 pm »

Quote from: Louis Tully on December 04, 2012, 07:24:59 pm

Thank you.

The minimum you need to start building stuff is a sturdy tape measure, some kind of metal yard stick(you need good straight lines), a drill, a few clamps and a jigsaw. Aside from using a drill press for the metal control panel, those are the things I used. Nothing too crazy.

you forgot to mention it requires a fair amount of wood working skill.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #27 on:** December 08, 2012, 09:54:55 am »

DaOld Man · « **Reply #28 on:** December 09, 2012, 09:29:36 am »

This is looking great Louis! I agree with others about that CP.
You have got to send some of whatever it is that gives you the speed to do these projects.
I mean here it is taking me going on over a year and you crank out a cab in a couple of weeks.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #29 on:** December 09, 2012, 01:03:37 pm »

rockyrocket · « **Reply #30 on:** December 09, 2012, 02:47:41 pm »

looking good!, and antimatter is a great name - throws up some cool results if you search google images.
Oh and get some more sleep

.

dextercf · « **Reply #31 on:** December 09, 2012, 06:37:51 pm »

This got My attention.
Great work so far dude!

BobA · « **Reply #32 on:** December 09, 2012, 07:44:18 pm »

Very nice work and really great use of clamps and wood to make a brake press to bend your CP.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #33 on:** December 10, 2012, 07:11:53 am »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #34 on:** December 10, 2012, 07:26:07 am »

CoryBee · « **Reply #35 on:** December 10, 2012, 07:49:22 am »

Excellent cab. Metal CP looks great!

Sooo much green, maybe go with a darker green. My only input really.

rockyrocket · « **Reply #36 on:** December 10, 2012, 12:23:47 pm »

Quote from: Louis Tully on December 10, 2012, 07:26:07 am

Ugh... So yeah, cabinet artwork is definitely one of my weak points. I think I'm getting a little better but not much. It's really difficult for me to not over complicate it to the point where it looks like crap. Which of these, if any, looks ok to you guys? My last resort is just a black cabinet, which doesn't look bad at all but I don't really want to go that route. Oh and I'm trying to break my hatred for painting with this cabinet so no vinyl prints this time. Choosing to paint helps with keeping it simple.

Here's what I've got so far:

#1 Small logo with green and black stripe

#2 Small logo with only green stripe

#3 Large logo with green and black stripe

#4 Large logo with only green stripe

Any thoughts?

Thanks

I like the idea of number one with some blurring on the green?.

yotsuya · « **Reply #37 on:** December 10, 2012, 01:07:20 pm »

Rather than solid white, why not something dim and industrial, like the front of a Star Wars cabinet?

DaOld Man · « **Reply #38 on:** December 10, 2012, 05:56:04 pm »

IMHO, of the examples posted, I like #2.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #39 on:** December 11, 2012, 03:33:56 pm »


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