Author Topic: Scratch built cabinet with reversible control panel (Read 23027 times)

Scassidy24 · « **on:** April 12, 2016, 09:07:03 am »

Here's my new cabinet in the works.

See that the control panel is a drawer. double sided. Here are the prototype CP's I will be using these layouts. You can pull out the panel. Flip it over and slide it back in. Choose between trackball or spinner and driving games like sprint. Or flip the panel over for the classic fighters etc.

There will be a tinted glass overlay covering the lcd monitor and bezel. Artwork for the contol panel still in the works. No side artwork. Just going to finish outside of cabinet in black. The control panel artwork and marquee are going to be some sort of player 1 vs player 2 theme (red vs blue).

I need ideas for a cabinet name people, and any ideas for artwork themes would be cool too ill post my CPO artwork so far in a couple hrs when I have time.

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Scassidy24 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2016, 09:23:05 am »

Artwork, needs something. I have limited skills in Photoshop/Gimp. I'm no artist but I'm ok with the very basics of getting around in these programs.

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Token · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2016, 09:54:17 am »

Quote from: Scassidy24 on April 12, 2016, 09:07:03 am

I need ideas for a cabinet name people

Flip

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Short
Works with retro styling
Doesn't have "Cade" in the name

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People will think you are copying Blip

markc74 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2016, 10:01:14 am »

Cool idea - it seems a more practical idea than trying to do a rotating one. If you have a fold down panel in the front of the cab then you can cover the sticks/trackball when not being used.

Flip is what I'll be calling my just-about-to-begin virtual pincab but don't let that stop you!

Scassidy24 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2016, 11:30:58 am »

Quote from: Token on April 12, 2016, 09:54:17 am

People will think you are copying Blip

Can you drop a link to Blips project? I'm curious

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yamatetsu · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2016, 12:56:52 pm »

Quote from: Scassidy24 on April 12, 2016, 11:30:58 am

Can you drop a link to Blips project? I'm curious

The cab's name is 'Blip', it was markc74's project. Go to the I completed my project! I posted a pic and a link to my project thread sticky. Blip is the second post from the bottom.

Token · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2016, 01:12:05 pm »

Just to clarify, your cab isn't similar to his, just the name I threw out is.

Looking forward to seeing this come to life, no matter the name.

Scassidy24 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2016, 12:12:43 pm »

Ok guys how's this. "333 Half Evil"

The name came to me from a friend who saw it on a bumper sticker.

I'm trying to decide on weather or not to do 2 Colors of T-moulding. I am considering blue on the one side and red on the other. For an all black cabinet except marquee and control panel art I'm not sure. Maybe I should consider another color and the mouldings all one color. I don't plan to have any runnin horizontal. Just up the sides, over and down the back. The theme here is red blue and black so not sure maybe all white T-moulding or try the chrome? Or do red one side blue the other side to keep in line with the two player contol color scheme. I'm wondering if it'll get too busy or hard to look at with two. Colors.

Your input please

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Scassidy24 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2016, 12:28:31 pm »

Also is there a moderator who can change the title of this thread from "scratch built panel..." To "scratch build cabinet...."
Thanks.

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vwalbridge · « **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2016, 12:30:28 pm »

Quote from: Scassidy24 on April 13, 2016, 12:28:31 pm

Also is there a moderator who can change the title of this thread from "scratch built panel..." To "scratch build cabinet...."
Thanks.

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You can change the title yourself. Just go back to your first post in this thread and click "modify"

Scassidy24 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2016, 12:35:29 pm »

ahh, it seems i am a little less lost in a web browser vs tapatalk app. thanks for the tip , got it done!

Token · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2016, 02:23:52 pm »

Quote from: Scassidy24 on April 13, 2016, 12:12:43 pm

Ok guys how's this. "333 Half Evil"

I don't get it. Is this a Two-Face kinda thing?

Hey! How about "Two-Face"?

yamatetsu · « **Reply #12 on:** April 13, 2016, 02:48:55 pm »

The black / white one obviously would need white buttons / joysticks, the blue / red should have the blue buttons / joystick on the left side.

I would prefer the black & white version, simply because I am a sucker for simple black & white designs.

Scassidy24 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 13, 2016, 03:43:00 pm »

Bravo!

That is inspirational work!

I think I'll try to work out some sort of art for the front of The CP as well that will also work upside down . Keeping in mind that the CP flips over.

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yotsuya · « **Reply #14 on:** April 13, 2016, 04:19:20 pm »

Quote from: yamatetsu on April 13, 2016, 02:48:55 pm

I would prefer the black & white version, simply because I am a sucker for simple black & white designs.

Agreed. I don't ever think I've seen a two-color t-molding cab that I thought looked right.

DeLuSioNal29 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 13, 2016, 04:56:21 pm »

If you're a Batman fan, you can go all out and make it a 2 face theme.

DeL

dmckean · « **Reply #16 on:** April 13, 2016, 11:07:33 pm »

I think the black and white with red and blue buttons looks really sharp.

stigzler · « **Reply #17 on:** April 14, 2016, 05:16:19 pm »

Great idea on the pull n flip CP.

I quite like the simple lines of your cab. I'd keep the CP as the main feature and wouldn't bother with the two-tone t-molding. It'll detract from your unique design feature, being the CP.

Not sure on the name, either. Bumper sticker mottoes tend to tarnish with time. tbh, I wouldn't link the name to the feature - just pick something that's going to give you a color scheme and a theme for any graphics/artwork.

reptileink · « **Reply #18 on:** April 14, 2016, 06:12:09 pm »

Jekyll and Hyde

One side CP art Jekyll face
Other side Hyde face

Marquee

Go with black cab, red t-molding, white buttons?

reptileink · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2016, 01:08:55 pm »

Starting to feel like I killed the thread.....lol

burn_654 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 21, 2016, 12:53:09 pm »

Very interesting idea! I like it.

Are you planning to have some kind of disconnect/harness plug for the control panel box or will it stay wired in while flipping it over? I'd make sure you have plenty of slack if the latter, considering you have to pull the panel all the way out and flip it, don't want to yank any control wires out.

Scassidy24 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 22, 2016, 09:33:36 am »

I'm leaning toward the black & white too. I don't plan to have a disconnect, just lots of slack and Ideally I'll be around if people are flipping the control panel. It stays in my basement and so far the long time I've had other cabinets I've never not been there (double negative :p) when somebody's playing.

The glass for my bezel is finally ready for pickup at the local glass store. I'm no farther ahead on artwork, and it'll take a week from the time I order it.

Hopefully some more progress to report soon!

Scassidy24 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 22, 2016, 03:35:39 pm »

Just ordered white T moulding and all the remaining buttons I was missing also red and blue Happ sticks.

Hopefully I'll get the router out tonight.

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vwalbridge · « **Reply #23 on:** April 22, 2016, 03:46:36 pm »

I'm curious why all your pictures have an Instagram filter?

Scassidy24 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 22, 2016, 11:13:47 pm »

I don't know, I've never used Instagram. The Tapatalk app has free image hosting maybe it has something to do with that. I've uploaded all these fro my phone through that app

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reptileink · « **Reply #25 on:** April 25, 2016, 10:49:01 am »

So not even a mention of the theme I posted

Scassidy24 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 25, 2016, 11:22:13 am »

I Do like the Jekyl and Hide Marquee alot well put together

. I like it more than the two-face / batman theme, but I want to keep my cabinet theme more general "mame" on the whole. I'm considering keeping it unnamed and no title at all, just some nice blue and red color here and there, maybe a custom mame logo on the marquee. and leave it at that. Will have to get it together really soon. I'll soon be at the point where my artwork is holding up the project.

reptileink · « **Reply #27 on:** April 25, 2016, 01:13:31 pm »

Quote from: Scassidy24 on April 25, 2016, 11:22:13 am

maybe a custom mame logo on the marquee.

Sorry to hear that. $:-\$

But it's your cabinet.

yamatetsu · « **Reply #28 on:** April 25, 2016, 03:03:08 pm »

Quote from: Scassidy24 on April 25, 2016, 11:22:13 am

Will have to get it together really soon. I'll soon be at the point where my artwork is holding up the project.

My advice would be not to rush the artwork just because you want to finish the cab. The artwork is what makes or breaks the cab. IMHO it would be a waste of effort to build a nice cab and then just slap some generic artwork on it just to get it done.

Using the MAME logo seems a poor choice to me, insofar as you are building a cab to get the authentic look and feel of a real arcade cabinet and then give it a name that says 'Hey ! I'm a pretender !"

You don't have to do fancy artwork, a simple paint job, a nice color scheme, maybe some stripes, would go a long way towards making the cab looking good and unique.

A good example would be Rick's Titan XL build.

As for the artwork holding up the project : It took me more than 6 months of painting, sanding it down again, painting it again, etc. to get my cab's paintjob right. Was it worth it ? Absolutely.
You have a nice build going, with a little extra effort you can make it special.

Scassidy24 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 07, 2016, 01:01:20 am »

The project is in limbo but not forgotten. Just got a 1/16" slot cutter for my router for t mouldings. Artwork still in limbo.

Hopefully will have some new progress to post soon.

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Scassidy24 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 10, 2016, 09:00:36 pm »

Some progress! Finished dickering with the mounting of the glass bezel and cut the panel that holds speakers in place. More hardware to secure everything. I have the marquee light and I've got the drawer working. It dawned on me recently that it might not be a bad idea to make a secondary drawer with a keyboard and mouse mounted on it too. We'll see about that it's not a priority

Hopefully more to come soon

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rablack97 · « **Reply #31 on:** July 11, 2016, 07:52:56 am »

Keyboard and mouse drawer? No sir, these go for 25.00 nowadays.

Scassidy24 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 11, 2016, 08:09:26 am »

What is that called!? I want one

JDFan · « **Reply #33 on:** July 11, 2016, 10:18:50 am »

Quote from: Scassidy24 on July 11, 2016, 08:09:26 am

What is that called!? I want one

YOu mean the keyboard above your post ?

THat is a logitech k400+ $19.98 at Walmart ( http://www.walmart.com/ip/Logitech-Wireless-Touch-Keyboard-K400-with-Built-In-Multi-Touch-Touchpad-Black/17253322 )

rablack97 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 11, 2016, 09:05:25 pm »

Quote from: JDFan on July 11, 2016, 10:18:50 am

Quote from: Scassidy24 on July 11, 2016, 08:09:26 am
What is that called!? I want one

YOu mean the keyboard above your post ?

THat is a logitech k400+ $19.98 at Walmart ( http://www.walmart.com/ip/Logitech-Wireless-Touch-Keyboard-K400-with-Built-In-Multi-Touch-Touchpad-Black/17253322 )

Yepper that's it. Keyboards drawers played out a few year ago, when bluetooth became affordable. Now it's considered a cab ruin with un-needed drawers and storage for mouse and KB

Scassidy24 · « **Reply #35 on:** July 11, 2016, 10:10:41 pm »

Well then, that ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- is played out. Well put lol I'll see if I can pick one up when the time comes. Thanks guys I didn't know such a handy interface existed. In other news, in the name of progress I tore apart the cabinet and painted with a 2 in 1 primer+paint. I realize that some of you are probably crying on the inside because I didn't prime and sand and paint and sand etc but too bad for you guys. Vinyl for the back, sides and front below the cp anyway so that paint is just really a primer the only place it'll get seen is in the sides next to the bezel and on the speaker panel and it meets my standards for that purpose. Next to route the slots for t mouldings and get back to work on CP and Marquee art

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Scassidy24 · « **Reply #36 on:** July 11, 2016, 10:24:27 pm »

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markc74 · « **Reply #37 on:** July 12, 2016, 05:38:41 pm »

Painting is for suckers. Get vinyl on the sides

In praise of the Bluetooth keyboard - I've got the previous Logitech model and it's great. Used it a year and haven't had to change the batteries yet so no need to compromise the build.

Looking forward to seeing the rotating panel. I may have missed it but how are you securing it so it doesn't pull out during er... Furious joystick waggling...

Scassidy24 · « **Reply #38 on:** July 12, 2016, 07:53:23 pm »

I never though of. Furious waggling. I mean outside of the bedroom anyway. Uhhh. No seriously the drawer slides in and then drops about 3/8" as it gets all the way in. Just the design of the rails. I would never have considered it to be a working solution but i noticed how nicely it fit when I used the drawer rails on my last cab for .... A keyboard drawer.

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Scassidy24 · « **Reply #39 on:** July 12, 2016, 11:31:22 pm »

Update pic speaker panel and marquee light installed

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