Author Topic: Mission Control Project: 5 years on, what to do with the leftovers? (Read 553381 times)

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #160 on:** October 17, 2004, 02:12:45 pm »

Thanks to June and family the spectacular rocketsprocket side art logos arrived at work friday. Needless to say I got very little done at my job. For the first time I'm able to actually hold a piece of the cabinet as it will appear when finished. Maybe no big deal to anyone else, but it's one of the most exciting things that will happen for me during the entire project!

Seeing these in pictures doesn't even come close to providing a sense for what they are really like. Each is about the size of a car tire. The metal is 1/4" thick, which gives them an incredibly solid industrial feel. To put that in perspective I've provided the following head to head reviews

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #161 on:** October 17, 2004, 02:16:00 pm »

Rocketspocket vs. blue Post-It note

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #162 on:** October 17, 2004, 02:19:32 pm »

Rocketsprocket vs. Compact Disc

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #163 on:** October 17, 2004, 02:22:37 pm »

Rocketsprocket vs. #2 Pencil

RayB · « **Reply #164 on:** October 17, 2004, 02:34:06 pm »

What exactly are those parts for anyways?!

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #165 on:** October 17, 2004, 02:34:33 pm »

And an overall view.

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #166 on:** October 17, 2004, 02:51:04 pm »

Quote from: RayB on October 17, 2004, 02:34:06 pm

What exactly are those parts for anyways?!

Oooops, sorry. Edited above to clarify

They're for the side art. They'll be slightly recessed into circular cutouts on the sides and backlit with blue ccfl fan lights (which will also provide some ventilation for the cab. There is a block art diagram of how they'll be mounted earlier in this thread somewhere.

pocketbikez · « **Reply #167 on:** October 17, 2004, 03:21:25 pm »

heres another twist on the recessed idea. the sprocket is flush mounted onto the cabinet side and the circular cutout is smaller than the total sprocket width. the cutout edge would be hidden. inside the recess are small glow in the dark stars and planets highlighted by the blue fan lights. im having some fun with photoshop today and it was fun to mess around with your cool sprocket.

* side note...
why is this project announcement thread a year old, 5 pages long, and yet there isnt any actual cabinet construction? get to work already, lets see some progress!

Will · « **Reply #168 on:** October 17, 2004, 04:41:34 pm »

Looking amazing,you and Krawdaddy make me want to do so much more with my project.What is the status of your cabinet at the moment?

AmericanDemon · « **Reply #169 on:** October 19, 2004, 10:54:53 pm »

Well I dunno his status, but I know that he at least has his side art almost done. Even a computer.... now needs a monitor..... and then to construct. Maybe someone should offer to do artwork for him.

Gunstar Hero · « **Reply #170 on:** October 23, 2004, 02:17:48 am »

Yeah, we can ask Pixelhugger to do it!

What??? Oh, this is his... ha ha... $:-\$

Ummm... never mind!

GGKoul · « **Reply #171 on:** November 13, 2004, 11:28:02 pm »

Quote from: Pixelhugger on July 22, 2004, 08:42:07 pm

Emulaxian

While it currently doesn't support the assignment a keystroke to a specific gamelist, Peter - the FE's developer - has agreed to provide me with an exe that allows the assignment since he says it is an easy modification to make. WOO HOO! Of course it would be up to the user to create the list that the button would switch to. So in my case, I would create separate game lists for each console's ROMs and then assign each list to a keystroke.

Has Peter added this to Emulaxian? As I would like to add this feature to my cab!!

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #172 on:** November 13, 2004, 11:43:41 pm »

Yes.

)P( is amazing. Three cheers for Peter and the planet's best FE! OK so I'm biased.

Flinkly · « **Reply #173 on:** November 18, 2004, 06:25:20 pm »

you mention a website coming up soon or possibly already up that documents your project with graphics, pictures, etc. but after searching your posts again, i can't find an address. secondly, since you changed your color the first time, i've been wondering, how good would it look in a red? would it stand out too much? i was kinda thinking about the stained sides...

so yeah, i'd love to see a pic of the red if you start wondering yourself, and i'd really love to see a site start up even though you don't have much actual construction to document. keep up the good work.

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #174 on:** November 18, 2004, 07:20:28 pm »

Well the website isn't up yet. I'm not going to launch it until I have actual construction pics to include

. It looks like Flash will allow me to import the AI files I used for the FE skin so development should be a breeze from a design standpoint. Now to learn Flash.

When the site does go up, I'd like to have an online launch celebration with giveaways. Maybe some tokens. Maybe rocketsprocket hats. Dunno. If anyone has any good ideas for contests or giveaways or online events of any kind let me know!

As far as red goes... I've gone toooooo far down the blue road to turn back... too many skin files, the 2 marquees, the nav panel, and the CP. It would mark the 3rd or 4th overhaul of the graphics. $:-\$ So, I think I've just gotta move forward on the construction at this point.

The workshop is on schedule to be fully operational by Christmas so hopefully things will ramp up shortly. I trying to get the marquee done before then.

GreenKnight37 · « **Reply #175 on:** November 19, 2004, 12:03:57 am »

Man is this going to be a beautiful cab....unless you seriously screw it up. In that case I'm stealing your rocket sprockets and using them to decorate my room

Flinkly · « **Reply #176 on:** December 01, 2004, 10:13:06 pm »

UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!

or at least some pics to calm the hunger...

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #177 on:** December 01, 2004, 10:25:29 pm »

Hehe!

Well the best I can do at this point is to note that the Mission Control Primary Construction Facility (hereafter "Toyworks") where the cab will be built is about 2 weeks from completion. WOO HOO!! I built a CP as a Christmas gift in the new workshop last weekend and was SHOCKED at how fast the work goes when it's not being done on a picnic table tottering on the lawn.

Only other update is that I've gotten myself a copy of Ashlar-Vellum's Graphite to use as the CAD program for drafting the actual construction plans. The marquee construction (and the required jig) does not rely on the plans so while I'm redrafting the cab in Graphite I'll be working on the 3 sided marquee and it's plastic-bending jig thingy.

More soon.

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #178 on:** December 01, 2004, 10:29:57 pm »

Does this count as a photo update?

Just another cheap comp but you can see some of whats been setting me back.

Edit: Additional sarcasm

Witchboard · « **Reply #179 on:** December 01, 2004, 10:43:53 pm »

So she finally kicked you out of the house eh? Well, at least you'll have your cab to keep you company.

BobbyG66 · « **Reply #180 on:** December 02, 2004, 07:24:05 am »

I noticed dirk in the shed, is that another cab you have?

"...what are the dimentions of your shed, what kind of wood are you using, where did you get the wood, how much did it cost...blah blah blah..."
Oh Wait, that should of been asked on BYOAS (Build Your Own Arcade Shed)

just kidding, I don't need to know...

Good luck finishing your other project
BobbyG66

pointdablame · « **Reply #181 on:** December 02, 2004, 02:30:11 pm »

Quote from: BobbyG66 on December 02, 2004, 07:24:05 am

I noticed dirk in the shed, is that another cab you have?

That's a computer mock up of Mission Control (the cab from this thread).... the project everyone has heard about, but no one has ever seen

Chris · « **Reply #182 on:** December 02, 2004, 02:37:24 pm »

Quote

Edit: Additional sarcasm

I have to say that I think that's the first time I've ever seen that in a message...

DrewKaree · « **Reply #183 on:** December 05, 2004, 11:25:24 pm »

Quote from: pointdablame on December 02, 2004, 02:30:11 pm

That's a computer mock up of Mission Control (the cab from this thread).... the project everyone has heard about, but no one has ever seen

With the right "medication" I can see it

Flinkly · « **Reply #184 on:** December 19, 2004, 11:47:29 pm »

well, you spoke of work on your project starting around christmas, maybe as a christmas present to all your project followers, maybe that website could materialize, and you can show us the work you've completed till now on the site...i mean, you've got to have done something since your last "update"...you could at least show us in detail what your "going" to make, other than that mock-up picture. i guess i just need something on the project to look over...the pictures you've given us so far can only keep us happy for so long...we need more. well, happy holidays other than your great project.

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #185 on:** December 20, 2004, 03:36:14 pm »

Yes construction will begin as soon as the Christmas holiday is over! And I do appreciate the continued interest. Last night was the first night I could really work in my new workshop, as the electrical was just finished and lighting installed. Finishing this was the single most important thing to allow my cab to go forward.

As far as pics showing actual cab pieces... the best I can do is to show the collection of parts I've bought and some pine and particle board for the marquee plastic bending jig. Maybe I'll continue the teasing with a picture of those tonight. Or will that get me flamed to a crisp?

I realize many people are beginning to feel I'm all talk and no construction. I did however just finish a detailed control panel for friend's autistic son as a Christmas present. (Yet another project pushing my own cab schedule back). The project thread is here .... it's pretty much the opposite of this one, which is to say: Short. No Photoshop comps. Just construction pics and little intro.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #186 on:** December 20, 2004, 08:56:42 pm »

Quote from: Pixelhugger on December 20, 2004, 03:36:14 pm

Last night was the first night I could really work in my new workshop

ahem.....

TOYWORKS

You may wish to carelessly throw about terms like "workshop", "construction", and "cabinet".

We here at BYOAC hold to a higher standard (for you, anyway

).

Your creation of the masterpiece known as Mission Control will be finalized in a sacred hall spoken of in reverent tones - we've heard of this place, the one Santa tried to model his "workshop" after. The Toyworks is no ordinary place. We here hold to the dream that one day, your masterpiece will be considered "Mission POSSIBLE". If not for you, hope for our civilization will slowly fade away, left to die the death of countless "cabinet project" rotting away in basements and sheds throughout the country.

We are counting on YOU, Obi Wan. Our dreams lie in your hands

apeekaboo · « **Reply #187 on:** December 23, 2004, 07:19:16 am »

Hi folks, I'm new to the forums!

I just have to compliment Pixelhugger on this extraordinary piece of work!
People show off many great projects in these forums, but this... whoa baby, this one tops it all!

Zakk · « **Reply #188 on:** December 26, 2004, 09:06:56 pm »

Quote from: apeekaboo on December 23, 2004, 07:19:16 am

Hi folks, I'm new to the forums!

I just have to compliment Pixelhugger on this extraordinary piece of work!
People show off many great projects in these forums, but this... whoa baby, this one tops it all!

apeekaboo · « **Reply #189 on:** December 27, 2004, 05:24:35 am »

If he only put half the work into the real thing, it would simply rock!
You can tell by the pictures that this is a serious project.
I don't think he's completely lost when it comes to wood work either...
I mean, the man is building a house for christ sake!

the3eyedblindman · « **Reply #190 on:** December 28, 2004, 01:03:01 am »

I just read through 5 pages of this thread hoping to see somewhere the actual construction of the cab.....I was wrong.....

DrewKaree · « **Reply #191 on:** December 28, 2004, 05:02:19 am »

Boy, THAT'LL sure teach yo to read a thread or two, hey?

Pixel, as much as we all give you shite, you know we wouldn't do it if we didn't respect your work so much. It's our way of "motivating" you, and a way to live vicariously through you. It's too bad your thread will be a DEmotivator for the blind man to read other threads to find stuff out, but...meh...can't win 'em all.

Now that Christmas is over, get to it, man. We're counting on you, as you seem to be one of the few who realize just HOW important pictures are - even if it's just piddly stuff.

Did I say make wit da pictures? We won't say anudda woid about dis heah if you make wit da goods!

Pixel, Pixel, he's our man, if he can't do it _{bug him till he can!}

Flinkly · « **Reply #192 on:** January 01, 2005, 02:51:57 am »

so by christmas holiday, do you mean tillthe day after christmas, or do you mean the third of january? because i'd love to see some work on this project. actually, if you'd post your plans, i'll just start working on it myself...

but really, we do need something more to calm the cravings...

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #193 on:** January 03, 2005, 03:40:14 pm »

Well, I meant after New Year's. So technically the 3rd but more likely the 8th or following weekend. Construction will begin with the marquee.

And yes.... there will be more photos than anyone will care to wade through! The best of which I'll use for the coffee table book

Peek - As much as I'd like to take credit for the construction myself, we have a contractor on that. Nonetheless it has caused my "honey-do list" to hemorrhage and has resulted in very chaotic weekends. The upside is that the workshop is complete and appropriately enough the first project I completed in it was a control panel. Just not for me. See thread

Flinkly · « **Reply #194 on:** January 04, 2005, 01:00:25 pm »

actually, now that your seriously talking about doing your cabinet, i am interested in seeing detailed plans for the woodworking section of your project. your pictures are nice, but as an engineer and a woodworker, i'm interested in how your planing to put all the pieces together...also, it's really hard to make out the peices on your little picture.

and if you did, we could help correct the mistakes that will probably come up before you make them.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #195 on:** January 04, 2005, 03:28:52 pm »

if you continue to refer to the building you are assembling as a "workshop", I will be forced to thrash you about the head and shoulders with an ugly stick and...er....nevermind, someone beat me to THAT.....reassess.....I shall be forced to beat you severely with a trout, probably in the facial area, but wherever the mood strikes me. You simply CANNOT refer to your "workshop" in such callous terms after aptly naming it, and raising expectations that you will be "working" *shudder* in said area.

TOYWORKS^TM!

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #196 on:** January 18, 2005, 07:44:18 pm »

Quote from: Flinkly on January 04, 2005, 01:00:25 pm

i am interested in seeing detailed plans for the woodworking section of your project.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #197 on:** January 18, 2005, 09:14:06 pm »

NOW you're talkin'! 'Bout time you start representin' boooooeeeeeeyyyyyyyyy!

danny_galaga · « **Reply #198 on:** January 18, 2005, 11:07:47 pm »

you done yet? there's been fighter planes go from drawing board to take off faster than this!

i expect pictures of the first cuts by next week

bigle · « **Reply #199 on:** January 18, 2005, 11:18:22 pm »

Quote from: Pixelhugger on January 18, 2005, 07:44:18 pm

Anyway... I don't want to post the plans until I finish construction since I'm paranoid someone else will finish my cab before I do. However I do have a question for Flinkly and any other engineers/highly intuitive woodworkers.

The cabinet sides are angled so the base is about 2.75" narrower than the top. You can see this in the lower left "front" view in the image below. This helps give the cabinet it's looming dimension and is very important to me. I am concerned however that with the weight of the monitor just above CP level, that the base may act like a fulcrum and that the cabinet may get tippy with the leverage exerted during gameplay. Anyone think this should be a concern? Maybe the overall weight will be great enough that the leverage is negligible. I know that an accurate answer


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Author Topic: Mission Control Project: 5 years on, what to do with the leftovers? (Read 553381 times)