Donkey Kong plans

[Gaetan]

Hi !

I start making plans of the Donkey Kong cabinet.
Does someone can help me and give me some measurement of the original cab ?

First i would like to check measurements N°26, 29, 30 and 34 (on the side)
My plans are in millimeter (because i'm french  ) but you can give me in inch.







Thank for help !
 

Gaetan

[ChanceKJ]

This is great!

I think one of the most frustrating things for me when I was looking at building one was how the Jackobud plans where drawn. I'm a huge fan of taking a PDF file into Staples and having them print me a 1-1 line drawing of the side panels. Something I can use as a template that I can place on the wood to use to cut out. 

I'll make you a deal, you provide that for people, and I'll give you every measurement you want, in metric too.
(i'll even go out and buy a brand new measuring tape  )

[ChanceKJ]

Oh, there are some internal things you're missing on your plans as well.

[Gaetan]

Thank you ChanceKJ for this deal ! 

All my files (plans DWG, DXF, PDF, photos about the cab) can be download at this adress :
http://www.arcadecab.fr/

There is a word file call "Diverses dimensions.docx" with measurement i found on the web.

Yes i know about internal things.
I thing we must start with the side and external things.

I can update my plans with your measurement and put it on my website.
And why not make a 3D model in the end.

Sorry if my english is bad. 
I try to do my best. 

[ChanceKJ]

No worries,

Yeah, the crappiest thing in the world when building these are the exact dimensions of the side panel curves. If you can make your file something people can just print out and cut with that would be AWESOME.

I took some pictures so you could make some decisions on what measurements you wanted. She's a little beaten up, but these should work. Also took some shots of the inside for when you're ready for those. You're mystery height on the inside as well. The pictures look a little crooked, but i used a level and a square to make sure the measurements were as close as possible. All measurements were taken without the edge of the t-Moulding (like the height), so its wood edge to wood edge.












Here's your mystery internal one. There is no piece of wood here. These cabs used a cardboard bezel that came off of the top surface. This picture just shows what i'm measuring on the inside:

[Gaetan]

Thank !

Actually it's 7:43 in France.
I'm going to my job.
But i will compare your measurements with my plans this evening.

Gaetan

[Rick]

Jakobud has links to a lot of cabs, including the DK one, here. I'd be interested in knowing how close they are.

[SlammedNiss]

I have the monitor bezel art if you want it. Just pay the damn shipping.

[Gaetan]

Jakobud has links to a lot of cabs, including the DK one, here. I'd be interested in knowing how close they are.

Yes i know Jakobud website. I started my plans with that. It's a good base.
All these files are on my website too.
But they are not 100% accurate and not complete.
I think with help from ChanceKJ we can do best plans. 

[Gaetan]

Ok ChanceKJ !

I think I undestand what you want : A PDF file scale 1:1 ready to print to draw directly on the wood.
Of course it's possible !

Your empty cab is perfect to take measurements !
I keep your pictures preciously.
It's measurements without T-molding and it's perfect.

So :
N°26 = 850 mm
N°29 = 64 mm
N°30 = 1632 mm
N°34 = 180 mm (about)

Now i know exactly overall dimensions of the side panel.
Do you think you can send me a picture with good resolution and taken profile of the cab (at half height) ? If necessary I can correct perspective of your picture (with photoshop) and supperpose with my plan. That will give me idea of real curves.

Now i'm interested for the measurement n° 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 20 and 21.

Ho juste a detail. You gave me measurement n°29 = 64 mm but i think there is little "feet" under the base. It's 64 mm from the floor. Therfore i need measurement n°11 from the floor too (or the difference between n°29 and n°11).
I hope you will anderstand (i think so). ^^

I think we can do a good job.
Thank you again for your help.

Gaëtan

[ChanceKJ]

Hey!

I haven't forgotten about this. Sorry I've been swamped the last couple days and have barely been down to Sven see my cabs    I'm gonna set aside some time tonight/tomorrow to get to these new measurements.

Haha, "Life", Am I right? 

[Gaetan]

Hi,

No problem, I can wait.
The main thing is that you don't forget me. 

You can give me the measurements when you have the time.

Have a good day ! 

[ChanceKJ]

Yeah, sorry, the floor is uneven, and the base on this thing is a little beaten up.
Just more work for me later when i restore it i guess. 

Click each for a high res version.


#6


#7 (i think?)


#8


#9


#10


#11


#20


#21

[Gaetan]

Thank again for all these measurements. 

The side :


The side with picture :


New plans :


Rear view :


Details 1 et 2 (panel zone) :


All files are here : http://www.arcadecab.fr/Donkey%20Kong/Plans/Gaetan/

Green measurements should be ok.
Red measurements must be checked...
Much work for ChanceKJ...

Do you think you can check it ?

Gaëtan

 

[ChanceKJ]

everything on there looks pretty solid with the exception of two things. The first is #13, you have it at 20mm, it should be 13mm.  The second is the way the back panel cuts into the sidewalls but i mean, its more of a complicated thing to build. I'd say just leave this out of the design as it requires quite a bit more woodworking skill/tools/time.





Other then that it's pretty much the front speaker grill location and a couple internal structures for the coin box, PCB tray, and monitor shelf

[Gaetan]

Ok ! 

#13 = 13 mm (ok)

My details 1 and 2 are good ?

Just to not to make mistakes can you give me this measurements (#54 to #73) ?

Marquee zone :
(2 wood pieces at #60 and #61 ?)


Hole for coin door and speaker grill :


I thing that after we can continue with internal things.
Do you have the control panel too ?

Gaëtan

[ChanceKJ]

i only have metal control panels. I have 3 Vs panels and a DK3 CP coming in the mail over the next day or two.

Here's a look at the structure that makes up the inside of the Marquee area.




#60 = 15mm


#61 = 5mm











Haha, anyone following this thread is getting a real intimate look at my cab.

[Gaetan]

Ok. I correct. 

[Gaetan]

Here are the new plans :







Oups you just forgot #57, #58 and #59. 
And the coin door hole (#65 is important because it's the widht of the cab) 

Thank ! 

What will you do with this cab ? A Donkey Kong ?

Gaëtan

[Generic Eric]

Haha, anyone following this thread is getting a real intimate look at my cab.

...and your collection of tape.

[ChanceKJ]

Haha, anyone following this thread is getting a real intimate look at my cab.

...and your collection of tape.

Correction, a mixture of tape, fishing line, velcro wrap, and different types of wire.  ...but good eye.

[jdbailey1206]

I gotta say Im glad you guys are taking the time to do this.  We really need a collection of cabinet plans with measurements for people to reference.

[ChanceKJ]

Thanks,

I only wish my cab wasn't so beaten up.    Things could be more accurate

[Generic Eric]

I gotta say Im glad you guys are taking the time to do this.  We really need a collection of cabinet plans with measurements for people to reference.

You are so right.

Think of it this way:

Someone emailed jakobud exhibit A.  Chance is comparing exhibit A to his exhibit B.  We need someone to compare their personal exhibit C to A and B, so that we can derive Exhibit D.  etc, ad naseum until we reach a point when any Donkey Kong owner can compare their personal exhibit and declare "Shazzle!" "How did they get that close?"

OHMYGODIMADEATYPO

[ChanceKJ]

Are you drunk? 

[Generic Eric]

Are you drunk? 

I'm not sure what you are driving at?  I'm trying to draw an analogy.  It's like GPS.  The more comparative samples; the more accurate comparisons you can make, to which will yield a more accurate output!
 

[ChanceKJ]

oh,

 

[Gaetan]

I gotta say Im glad you guys are taking the time to do this.  We really need a collection of cabinet plans with measurements for people to reference.

Thanks !

Are you drunk? 

I'm not sure what you are driving at?  I'm trying to draw an analogy.  It's like GPS.  The more comparative samples; the more accurate comparisons you can make, to which will yield a more accurate output!
 

Did you mean that two original cabinets can have significant differences ?

It's not easy (impossible ?) to have a 100% accurate plan. And it depends on your tolerance.
And i haven't the original cab at home, it's more difficult... lol
But ChanceJK measurements and pictures help me a lot.

[jdbailey1206]

Are you drunk? 

I think missioncontrol got a hold of his account.   

[Gaetan]

I continue with internal things.







I have no idea of the internal measurements. I drew from pictures.

And don't foget : ^^
"
Oups you just forgot #57, #58 and #59. 
And the coin door hole (#65 is important because it's the widht of the cab) 
"

I think i'm going too fast. 

Gaëtan

[Rick]

Haha, anyone following this thread is getting a real intimate look at my cab.

Also, appreciated!

[Gaetan]

Hi ChanceKJ,

I still have to finalize my plans with quotations and pdf file at 1/1 scale.
Do you think you will have the time for last measurements ?
It's not urgent.
If you want internal things I still need measurements.
It's like you want. You already have helped me a lot. 

Gaetan

[ChanceKJ]

Yeah sure! 

Just so we're clear what are the exact numbers for the plans that you still need. If you can list them all in a column with the most important at the top, I'll address each one by one as soon as I can.

[jennifer]

     Wouldn't it be easier to draw a grid on that and scan it ?

[Gaetan]

     Wouldn't it be easier to draw a grid on that and scan it ?

Like this ?
http://www.invaded.fr/dossiers/mini-cabs-arcade-project/

Definitely the best method for curves of the side.
But it take more times.
If I had a cab mayby i'll try...

I contacted the guy but he didn't keep his files... 

[Gaetan]

Yeah sure! 

Just so we're clear what are the exact numbers for the plans that you still need. If you can list them all in a column with the most important at the top, I'll address each one by one as soon as I can.

Ok the most important at the top :

Last external measurements :
#65 (width cab)
#63 (coin door)
#66 (coin door)
#67 (coin door)
#57 (marquee zone)
#58 (marquee zone)
#59 (marquee zone)
and mayby #28 (down of the side but difficult with cuves) (i have a little difference with your picture)

After it's internal measurements (for me it's optional) :
#74 to #102
A lot of measurements and some are diffcult.
But you came give me the addition, for example (#74+#75+#76) it's easier to measure than #75 and #76 separately.

[ChanceKJ]

Wicked. 

as i get some time in the next few days i'll start going through these.

[jennifer]

     Wouldn't it be easier to draw a grid on that and scan it ?

Like this ?
http://www.invaded.fr/dossiers/mini-cabs-arcade-project/

Definitely the best method for curves of the side.
But it take more times.
If I had a cab mayby i'll try...

I contacted the guy but he didn't keep his files... 

  Well kinda, Problem is when you scan something there is a small margin of error, multiplied by multiple scans....Photoshop can zoom in on them making them easier to assemble, and you can add some pixels to overcome the error. 

[zanna5910]

I just thought I would say cheers to Chance for taking the time to do all these measurements and Gaetan for publishing it all back to the community.  This is what makes this community great, as we sometimes get caught up in critiques and spats.  I am awaiting the finished plans, as I would love to build a nintendo style cab.

BTW, I'm super jelly of your cab Chance, regardless of its condition 

  

[Gaetan]

Wicked. 

as i get some time in the next few days i'll start going through these.

Merci beaucoup