Author Topic: My new comercial jukebox with AP (Read 17089 times)

Dermbrian · « **Reply #43 on:** June 25, 2014, 03:30:44 pm »

Bravo. Amazing work, and I especially like that you've tilted the display back to make it easier for people to see and select.

Brian

rudy200 · « **Reply #44 on:** January 10, 2015, 04:21:06 pm »

New Year ... new project.
In January I will post all phases of construction of two new jukeboxes .
They force be more complex , more professionally made from all points of view .
In two weeks I will begin to upload the photo .
We welcome all your opinions and also critiques .

Sgc · « **Reply #45 on:** January 11, 2015, 02:18:48 pm »

Hi you have done a cracking job, very nice, im looking to build one first attempt could you post some sizes height depth would be appreciated.

jennifer · « **Reply #46 on:** January 11, 2015, 04:58:08 pm »

In a downsized world its refreshing to see some large, flamboyant and overbuilt.... Thank you for the updates, It gives me hope for the future of mankind.

Doghouse Riley · « **Reply #47 on:** January 12, 2015, 07:01:13 am »

I'm impressed with the amount of thought and effort that has gone in to this, but surely it's just a "project" for personal use?

There are commercially available similar machines and even these sell only in small numbers.

Digital machines are generally less popular and second-hand ones are cheaper than old vinyl playing jukeboxes. The appeal of those is for many, just "nostalgia."

Most people these days seem to want "on the go" music, or else there's a lot of young people walking about using "old-fashioned" deaf aids.

It's all about convenience. I've got two vinyl jukeboxes, two vintage jukebox wall box/adapter/iPod/hi-fi systems. But more often than not I just stick a memory stick in the TV and play any of several thousand mp3s I have through the TVs soundbar.

Barry Barcrest · « **Reply #48 on:** January 20, 2015, 06:48:23 am »

Quote from: Doghouse Riley on January 12, 2015, 07:01:13 am

I'm impressed with the amount of thought and effort that has gone in to this, but surely it's just a "project" for personal use?

There are commercially available similar machines and even these sell only in small numbers.

Digital machines are generally less popular and second-hand ones are cheaper than old vinyl playing jukeboxes. The appeal of those is for many, just "nostalgia."

Most people these days seem to want "on the go" music, or else there's a lot of young people walking about using "old-fashioned" deaf aids.

It's all about convenience. I've got two vinyl jukeboxes, two vintage jukebox wall box/adapter/iPod/hi-fi systems. But more often than not I just stick a memory stick in the TV and play any of several thousand mp3s I have through the TVs soundbar.

Looks like he has it sited in a bar. I know Jukeboxes are still quite popular in pubs in the U.K. well the few pubs that still exist that is.

rudy200 · « **Reply #49 on:** February 08, 2015, 01:15:43 pm »

I'll start posting pictures of both models , one will be Harley Davidson style ,
the other will go more on classic.On the end i will post a few sizes and draws.
12 inch woofer,100w RMS amplifier,19" touchscreen LG monitor,wifi,AlbumPlayer software.
And now ...start pictures..........

rudy200 · « **Reply #50 on:** February 25, 2015, 03:41:53 pm »

Some new pictures.

lilshawn · « **Reply #51 on:** February 27, 2015, 12:19:32 pm »

looks great. i'm still not a real fan of that big silver coin mech you are using, it looks a little out of place with the nice wood work.

maybe just a simple slot with some brass or copper plate around it.

EXAMPLE:

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Polished-Stamped-Brass-Scalloped-or-Oval-Coin-Slot-Covers-Sold-in-Pairs-/360853745260

then you can use an internal coin acceptor and the outside looks a little cleaner.

rudy200 · « **Reply #52 on:** March 02, 2015, 01:47:27 pm »

New pictures with my work...Please post your opinion

schmidtp · « **Reply #53 on:** April 30, 2015, 10:05:17 pm »

Nice work. After looking through from your first one to the last couple I can see the refinements that only comes from making a few and some hindsight! I like the way you've used the the flat sheets and added on (something I should have done with mine) - but we all learn. And added a front opening door for access (assembling mine now I wish I had of done this).
Thanks for the pics - Pete

Karetaker · « **Reply #54 on:** May 13, 2015, 10:39:56 pm »

Outstanding work!

rudy200 · « **Reply #55 on:** May 25, 2015, 01:27:57 am »

And finished jukebox

rudy200 · « **Reply #56 on:** May 25, 2015, 02:01:00 am »

And now 3 new jukebox.

rudy200 · « **Reply #57 on:** July 28, 2015, 05:41:29 am »

rudy200 · « **Reply #58 on:** July 28, 2015, 05:47:33 am »

And one more.....

I waiting critics

....

lilshawn · « **Reply #59 on:** July 28, 2015, 05:01:52 pm »

The wood work is fantastic.

I'm still not a fan of that big chrome coin mechanism. it sticks out like a big chinese thumb on there.

you have made everything else, it looks great...nice retro style...why not make a brass or copper plate that you can insert a coin into instead of the big chrome coin acceptor?

compute · « **Reply #60 on:** July 31, 2015, 10:09:56 pm »

These are some amazing jukeboxes. Touchtunes has nothing on these. Although I do not especially love that type of coin mechanism, that's a good choice. There is a lot going on with your jukebox, so having stand out may not be a bad thing. I would hate for someone to not play it because they could not find the coin slot.

rudy200 · « **Reply #61 on:** August 01, 2015, 02:31:33 am »

Unfortunately this type of coin acceptor is only acceptable in terms of price and reliability available on the market in my country Romania.
In the future I will try to change the front plate, but anyway I think I'll try integration this coin acceptor into a metal panel, to see what ideas come to me.
As the basis of these latest models will remain in production, which of course I will make loots of improvements, I hope that gradually bring the best possible level of finishing and a more pleasant appearance.
Anyway after 2years of work, information gathered from everywhere, many searches, and a lot of mistakes, that is my level. Unfortunately the poor technical equipment does not help me too much, and all work including design and execution are made by one man .... me. And that's too much, in my opinion. I would have liked to have a partner as passionate as me and try to improve t hese devices and who knows to make a small business out of it. Unfortunately at me, in Romania are very few passionate and probably also the only person who manufactures this handmade jukebox devices. But who knows, maybe someday ....

nogarth · « **Reply #62 on:** August 23, 2015, 01:27:24 pm »

Nice build. makes me want to build one. What software are you using for the Jukebox

potts43 · « **Reply #63 on:** August 23, 2015, 05:35:34 pm »

How do the coin acceptors work with a PC? I'm in the process of trying to work out if a simple coin slot and switch would do the job or do I need one of those. Any info appreciated as I've seen them listed on eBay.

lilshawn · « **Reply #64 on:** August 24, 2015, 02:50:10 pm »

Quote from: potts43 on August 23, 2015, 05:35:34 pm

How do the coin acceptors work with a PC? I'm in the process of trying to work out if a simple coin slot and switch would do the job or do I need one of those. Any info appreciated as I've seen them listed on eBay.

you need some kind of encoder to interface to the computer to either emulate a keyboard key press or some kind of data your program can pull from the port.

these coin acceptors simply close a switch when a valid coin is inserted and accepted.

this "switch" can be wired to a microcontroller or other interface to let the computer know what's going on.

a popular encoder/microcontroler is the "kade" microcontroller. (http://www.kadevice.com/) it plugs in via USB to your computer and depending on how it's programmed will insert data to your computer when it's inputs are triggered. (mainly it emulates a keyboard or a joypad) so if your software expects you to press "X" to register a coin, you program the microcontroller to spit out an "X" on the inputs you've wired the coin mechanism to. that way, when you insert a coin, the computer gets a keypress of "X" and the software issues a credit.

how you will program the microcontroller will depend highly on the software you intend to use and what the computer needs you to do to issue a credit.

for instance coin1 on my software is "F1" and coin2 is "F2" so i have the microcontroller to "press" the correct F-key depending if i put a coin into one slot or another.

you could just as easily program it as the "space bar"...or "5" or "backspace" or whatever.

potts43 · « **Reply #65 on:** August 24, 2015, 07:25:34 pm »

Cheers I already have an ipac so I could use that

rudy200 · « **Reply #66 on:** September 01, 2015, 06:13:23 am »

You can use this for coin acceptor http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Kiosk-computer-control-board-with-coin-acceptor/400351_449721525.html
or simply this
Software wich i used is called AlbumPlayer and is a great jukebox software.

potts43 · « **Reply #67 on:** September 01, 2015, 06:43:41 am »

Quote from: rudy200 on September 01, 2015, 06:13:23 am

You can use this for coin acceptor http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Kiosk-computer-control-board-with-coin-acceptor/400351_449721525.html
or simply this
Software wich i used is called AlbumPlayer and is a great jukebox software.

How does the coin acceptor/relay tell the software that a coin has been inserted? Do you have to send wires from it to the keyboard encoder and if so how?


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