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The Pixel Perihelion Project (first build, half done)

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Dance Commander:
I wish I had found this place before I got to this point, but I'll finish it none the less. I started building a full size mame cabinet because I had an old core2 duo e6400 machine and monitor laying around collecting dust. Without too much planning I built a base out of 3/4 MDF board and put it on casters. The front is a hinged door with a magnet latch.


The control panel is pretty standard I suppose with a 2 player 6 button setup. The joysticks are Sanwa JLW-UM-8 and the trackball is a U-Trak.


I build the hood to be detachable for easier transporting.


So tomorrow I finally have some free time with which to continue this project. I've since filled the screw holes and sanded it smooth, just need to hope for some warm weather tomorrow so I can put on a few coats of primer.


The underside of the control panel is open for easy 8-way 4-way joystick switching. I also did have an articulated keyboard tray under there but because of the way I build the control panel permanently into the cab I needed to remove it. Hopefully I won't need it anyway. Looking over all the other project threads makes me really kick myself for making really noobish design mistakes, but alas. Next time!

CREDO:
you've got a cab that doesn't look like any one else's, that's a good thing in my book.
I like the shape and the removable top is a great idea.
with a nice paint job that cab is going to look fine.  :applaud:

Dance Commander:

--- Quote from: CREDO on April 06, 2013, 02:59:34 am ---you've got a cab that doesn't look like any one else's, that's a good thing in my book.
I like the shape and the removable top is a great idea.
with a nice paint job that cab is going to look fine.  :applaud:

--- End quote ---
Thanks for the kind encouragement. Turns out today is perfect for painting, and I've got the thing outside to prime.


Here's a look at the back. I'm putting two 120mm fans in the top two holes as my heat exhaust.


A better look at the front door.

lettuce:
Nice lines man!!!

Dance Commander:
First coat of paint is done just as I'm running out of daylight. Lots more sanding and painting ahead. I still need to figure out what I'm doing as far as control panel graphics, but one step at a time.

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