Project - Portable Arcade Ghosts 'n Goblins

[jackiabu]

Hi

After I came to the conclusion that I have no more room for arcade machines ..

I decided to build something smaller.

I'll  will  put up a PC or disassemble a laptop. is still not decided.

2 joysticks for two players. and IPAC.

here some pics:

the plane



the mother board p4



Computer disassembled



My carpenter is a tough guy 




after 3 hour....





Here I plan to put a marquee.

[BobA]

Great work in such a short time.   What type of plywood are you using?  Looks like there are a lot of layers for strength.

[404]

D101GCC board. I had tons of those things in a pile a few months ago. They run soft15khz and calamity drivers quite nicely. 

[jackiabu]

Great work in such a short time.   What type of plywood are you using?  Looks like there are a lot of layers for strength.

Thanks men. the wood is sandwich.

[Unstupid]

Shoulda made your top piece longer so it overlaps the back piece.

[jackiabu]

Update:

so its time to drill . Two joysticks and four buttons per player.



from the back i want to drill for the fun,HDMI,and the Metal rectangle that come whit the motherboard






 have two joysticks of Mag-Stik. but not sure...Their movement is not smooth

[Generic Eric]

I don't understand where the screen goes?

[BobA]

Probably on the wall. Largescreen tv or projector.

[jackiabu]

I don't understand where the screen goes?

it's portable, LCD,plasma,or just T.V. through vga or HDMI

[Generic Eric]

I don't understand where the screen goes?

it's portable, LCD,plasma,or just T.V. through vga or HDMI

That is a good idea.  I've had 70/30 success using an alternate input on a TV at a Hotel.  I can see how this could come in handy.

Other thought.  From the profile drawing especially, it is reminiscent of the Atari 2600.

[jackiabu]

Well after much thought, I decided to reassemble everything and go on a shiny black formica.



the side



Apart from player 1 and 2. Added up some holes for:coin,pause,tab,esc.




here is it finally...in the back i pot a vent




Yes I know these flowers look with some part of the kitchen. But the carpenter's mistake. He added that accidentally on the formica. In any case I'm going to put up a sticker so it should not bother me ...





 I added another hole, button ON / OFF



and open....



meanwhile my IPAC is here.the joystick is not for this project



Now I have left the label and design ... I have not decided yet I am debating between the Amiga logo, or ghost n Goblin

[Unstupid]

Nice job with the top panel...  Looks much better now.

What are you using for the edges?  Is that edge banding?  It looks a little thin resulting in some white around the edges.

I see you put a vent fan in, but, where are you venting from?  You need an intake hole where you can draw air into the case, preferably across your motherboard. 

[jackiabu]

Nice job with the top panel...  Looks much better now.

What are you using for the edges?  Is that edge banding?  It looks a little thin resulting in some white around the edges.

I see you put a vent fan in, but, where are you venting from?  You need an intake hole where you can draw air into the case, preferably across your motherboard.

thanks men.

The edge is banding. I using this



about the venting. my plane is to put a motherboard. and all the hot air will came out

The fan came on the back of the machine without screws.

[jackiabu]

I finally cleared some time, children, My mother in law

I decided to design the machine in the style of Ghostn Goblin. My dilemma was between that or the AMIGA But in the end I decided to stay with the Ghostn Goblin.

the panel



or this...



head



top



side a



side b



the AMIGA will have to wait to my next project



so that it. This week I have to go to print it.

[jackiabu]

well go to print today here is the resolute



the printer in action....











another view

[danielmarokoi]

What a stunning design you did for the Ghostn Goblin.   curious to see the end of this project.

[jmike]

Great job on that artwork!! GnG is one of my favorite arcade games.


Pretty sweet build you go there. 

[jackiabu]

What a stunning design you did for the Ghostn Goblin.   curious to see the end of this project.

Great job on that artwork!! GnG is one of my favorite arcade games.


Pretty sweet build you go there. 

thanks for the compliance guys

[jackiabu]

Trying to assemble the screws I ordered from ULTIMARC http://www.ultimarc.com/controls.html#mountingkits



I could not screw the bracket  (hex key) to the end



Need to dismantle them, and reassemble.

[PL1]

Need to dismantle them, and reassemble.

The wide, flat threads on those threaded inserts slice into the MDF.

They can't be removed and reiinserted without pulping the MDF.

You only get one shot at it -- if you mess up, you'll need to re-make the whole piece.

IIRC someone (maybe rablack97?) used a machine screw and nuts in a drill press (turned by hand, of course) to keep the inserts straight vertical while inserting them.


Scott

EDIT: Found it.  Rodney posted the video below in his DIY acrylic bender thread.



NOTE: The inserts shown in the video are for normal wood, not the kind used for MDF -- totally different thread geometry, but the insertion process is the same.

[JDFan]

Need to dismantle them, and reassemble.

You only get one shot at it -- if you mess up, you'll need to re-make the whole piece.

Scott

Could probably redrill the hole larger to remove the blowout - fill with Bondo\wood filler\mixture of wood glue and MDF Sawdust\ or similar - let dry completely and sand then start over rather than re-making from scratch !

[jackiabu]

hanks guys for the tips 

I did not know these screws are messed up.
 
All the panels that  i have built  until now. I've used regular screws.

anyway i give it a try.

[PL1]

I did not know these screws are messed up.

if the threaded inserts are working, no need to re-do them -- I thought you said they weren't properly mounted and planned to dismantle  and reassemble them..

The threaded inserts are definitely a better choice than wood screws because the threaded inserts allow you to remove the machine screws holding the joystick without stripping out the MDF.

Forgot to mention that you do get a second chance with the inserts if you can turn the mounting plate/joystick 90 degrees.   

Just take your time and do it right.

Regular wood screws will cause problems if you ever have to remove a joystick and they are more likely to work loose just from normal gameplay. 


Scott

[zanzi]

i realy like the graphics. the white sides gives it a tech look. waiting to see it with controlles colors. i also really like the wood frame - it looks very strong, also think the upper panel should have been on top for larger area, but mabee it would not be so strong.
good work man - i love you enthusiasem

[Nephasth]

NOTE: The inserts shown in the video are for normal wood, not the kind used for MDF -- totally different thread geometry, but the insertion process is the same.

Nah, I've used those inserts in MDF without issue. But yes, once they're in, don't take them out.

[jackiabu]

Updating...

At last I managed to screw the  until the end...I hooked one joystick. Strong and steady as steel.



Meanwhile, I have another shipment arrived. Among others PCB Mounting Feet



start working on the motherborad and the hard disk



zoom in...



Now I have a little problem. I need to place the power supply.

I drilled two small holes, and I'm afraid they touch at the inside, and can shorten.



Any ideas how I mounting the power supply. Without to need screw?

[JDFan]

Any ideas how I mounting the power supply. Without to need screw?

Industrial strength Velcro strips work well. -- or since you have the holes drilled and the bracket you could use a plastic zip tie long enough to feed through the holes and zip tight.

[jackiabu]

Any ideas how I mounting the power supply. Without to need screw?

Industrial strength Velcro strips work well. -- or since you have the holes drilled and the bracket you could use a plastic zip tie long enough to feed through the holes and zip tight.

pics please

[jmike]

I like using hangers tape. You can find it at Home Depot.
http://m.homedepot.com/p/Oatey-3-4-in-x-25-ft-Galvanized-Steel-Hanger-Strap-339292/100344678/

 

[JDFan]

Any ideas how I mounting the power supply. Without to need screw?

Industrial strength Velcro strips work well. -- or since you have the holes drilled and the bracket you could use a plastic zip tie long enough to feed through the holes and zip tight.

pics please

Zip tie Pic : (currently $2.50 per 100 @ harbor freight) -- Just run it through the bracket top hole into the pSU top hole out the bottom hole and through the bracket bottom hole - feed through the end and pull tight - should have plenty of strength to hold the PSU in place 

[jackiabu]

Thanks  guys for the  tips. 

I decided at the end to put shorter screws.





Screws do not touch anything. And i can close and put the power supply.

[jackiabu]

update:

Well after a while.... I start install the the joystick and the bottom



crimps so many crimps. when they will invented something else?



after 2 hours



ready to play



some twinking in my plasma



and....FIGHT



the system is runing HYPERSPIN

[danielmarokoi]

Amazing job especially the art designs

are you connect through HDMI?

[jackiabu]

Amazing job especially the art designs

are you connect through HDMI?

yes its HDMI and thanks for the compliments.

[mgb]

 
Great job. I love it.
There have been so many projects posted on here over the years, it's nice to still see original ideas coming up.

[jackiabu]

Great job. I love it.
There have been so many projects posted on here over the years, it's nice to still see original ideas coming up.

Thanks men

[williamavished]

This project is allmost unique   awesome job.