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Author Topic: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious) - FINISHED  (Read 440113 times)

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #521 on: October 20, 2014, 04:38:35 pm »
...you know Rick, my new place has a massive garage. And once spring comes and the snow melts we'll pull the cars out and I'll have some shop space. Might want to think about how we could get a full size Nintendo cab cut and sent to Calgary. That or I let you in on my other project i wanna do, I might need some C&C work done over the winter.

I am just waiting to hear back from Purolator, to see if they can provide me a rate for Canada, as we speak - so that full-size Nintendo may not be a problem! (I've already got the Solidworks plan in the works.) And, of course, any other idea you may have!

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #522 on: October 21, 2014, 04:38:58 pm »
Very cool. Your latest pics inspired me a bit.  I have an extra LED strip from IKEA that didn't fit under my counters but would probably fit under the front of the cabinet on the floor.  I might stick that there and see how it does.

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #526 on: October 25, 2014, 12:03:25 pm »


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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #528 on: October 26, 2014, 12:22:07 am »
Hey Chance your cab turned out really nice. excellent work.I like the all blue leds in the dark. So you are running a mac. How's emulation with a mac.Is it windows or osX that u are using. So what front end are you using these days?

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #530 on: October 26, 2014, 01:55:05 am »
Yeah I've tried about all of the frontends, and they all kind of suck.I've used maximus quite a bit. It would be an awesome frontend if it had even a teaspoon of support. On my pincab I use pinballx, great frontend. I thought I would give gameex a try Its big and bulking with a ton of features,but you need a damn quadcore processor to make it run fast. The best thing about it is there is a ton of support. Evolution is coming out soon too. But my take on Gameex is it's too slow and complex.I'm gonna set maximus up and give it another go, if I an find my key.I may use evolution when it comes out though.If you have a pincab, pinballx is the bomb. simple, fast, lots of features. It's actually gonna get direct output framework support, When it comes it will have much better ledwiz integration.

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #531 on: October 26, 2014, 02:08:55 am »
First of all, the machine looks gorgeous dude.  Honestly the attention to detail is great and it just flows really well.  The only thing that doesn't quite work for me is the marquee... the actual content is great, but I feel like it needs to have a striking blue hue like the rest of the cab.  Right now you've got a really cool blue theme going when the room is dark, but the marquee looks almost white.  It could definitely just be the lighting in the photo, but that is the only thing that looked a bit off to me.



Either way it's just awesome work man and you should be really proud of this cab!

So once again, we find that evil of the past seeps into the present like salad dressing through cheap wax paper, mixing memory and desire.

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #533 on: October 26, 2014, 12:15:24 pm »
Just swap the led strips in the marque for rgb strips, and get an rgb pwm dimmer that allows you to adjust to the color you want.  They are cheap on amazon, just feed your 12v into it, out to the strip with 4 wires, and dial in the color you want.  I think it would look good in blue too.  And less than a 20 dollar bill for all the parts (with about 4.5 more meters of rgb strip left over for other projects)..

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #538 on: November 01, 2014, 11:49:55 am »
Holy crap... I just noticed this thread now has over 30k views...  20,000 of them are probably me, haha,  :D

Probably more like 25,000.  >:D

Inside looks clean, good job.
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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #541 on: November 03, 2014, 12:44:47 am »
Wow,

This came out amazing. :cheers:

I love you all the little details.   

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #542 on: November 05, 2014, 01:44:44 am »

I've been holding off on commenting because this build just keeps getting better, the attention to detail is incredible.

I'll be stealing the weatherstrip idea when I have LED bleed issues on my build (which I'm sure I'm going to). 

I also will be using velcro to secure some of the wiring.

Honestly,  along with Blip this is one of my favorite builds...nice work  :applaud:

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #545 on: November 06, 2014, 01:55:30 pm »
been a while since I checked in on this one....

It looks awesome!
Getting the bezel glass in place always makes it feel much more finished.

The inside looks too nice.  :laugh:

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #547 on: November 06, 2014, 02:23:46 pm »
:laugh: "too nice"?

An electrician buddy of mine gave it a 7.5/10. It's almost inspired me to rip it all out and start again.  :laugh:

Please do. And make sure you post about it. With photos.  >:D
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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #548 on: November 06, 2014, 05:54:14 pm »
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I really wasn't happy with the stock Ultimarc trackball LED kit. SO i decided to make my own. For starters, now that i have a clear trackball the light from the LEDs just shoots right through to the ceiling and its blindingly bright compared to all the other controls.  I propped open the control panel and removed the LED kit.  Just to give you an idea of how easy light shines through, you can see the display from the screen projected through the bottom of the trackball into the ball. it's so cool, like a mini hologram.

Here's my solution, one the the same Paradise Arcade LED's that i'm using to light my joysticks, mounted to a small piece of plexi left over from my marquee. I added a layer of translucent plastic to help defuse the light a bit more, then wrapped it all nicely with some high quality electrical tape. Then i drilled a small hole and mounted it the same way the stock LED kit is attached. WAY BETTER.  If you do go the clear trackball route i highly suggest you make your own LED pack like this then use the stock one.

Or you could just ask me for a set of my boards and modded your t-ball.  Side firing leds  :)





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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #550 on: November 06, 2014, 11:11:10 pm »
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,132054.msg1355944.html#msg1355944

I ran into the same issue with my clear ball projects, so i had some of these boards fabbed to keep from burning my eyes out.  :)

Awesome work man....... :applaud:

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #552 on: November 07, 2014, 09:47:07 am »
It's not hard, you have to know how to use eagle cad and create some gerber files.

The cheapest route is to have them fabbed overseas, it takes awhile but very cost effective.

Depending on the size of the boards, you can get 10 2 layer boards done in green for about 15.00 shipped.  Haven't found a fab shop that will do 1-2 for a decent price. 

http://imall.iteadstudio.com/open-pcb/pcb-prototyping/im120418001.html

Or a second super cheap option is to make them yourself by etching copper boards.  I've done that for simple one off boards, but they have to be 1 layer, the 2 layers are a pain in the ass to pull off.

So if your routing calls for 2 layers i recommend sending them off to fab, you'll just have a few extras for testing purposes.. :)



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« Reply #554 on: November 09, 2014, 10:50:50 pm »
yotsuya - for the constant heckling.

Wuv you too, brah!

Bummed you're done. I was waiting for the multi-picture post where you show us how you switched from oval-head screws to pan-head screws.  >:D

Congrats on being done. Best feeling in the (BYOAC) world.  :cheers:
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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious) - FINISHED
« Reply #555 on: November 10, 2014, 12:40:21 am »
Congrats man! This project turned out great! :applaud:

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious) - FINISHED
« Reply #556 on: November 10, 2014, 10:25:51 am »

Nice work, I've really enjoyed following this thread.   :applaud:

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious) - FINISHED
« Reply #557 on: November 10, 2014, 10:32:08 am »
That turned out great !  :applaud:

I have to admit that I really hate CP boxes that are wider than the cab because it just looks clunky, but you, Sir, managed to pull it off with aplomb. Well done !

                                                                                                 
                  

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious) - FINISHED
« Reply #558 on: November 10, 2014, 10:40:10 am »
I have been lurking here for a while but this project made me finally come out of the shadows...

Chance, this is just a gorgeous cab!  :applaud:

Quick question for you- After reading the entire thread I noticed you did quite a bit of work putting molex connectors and other quick disconnects in when wiring your cabinet. This is a fantastic idea! Why didn't you put in quick disconnects on the back of your Control Panel so you would be able to remove it without pulling wires from the cab interior?

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious) - FINISHED
« Reply #559 on: November 10, 2014, 11:53:05 am »
Read through this entire post over the last two days. (took me that long haha). Great work as everyone has already stated, and I just bought a role of velcro for my cable management. :cheers: