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Author Topic: Upright Cabinet Project HYPERSPACE Codename (Overdue) ,Complete!  (Read 27040 times)

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It has been over a year since I purchased a computer from a member on this site (Computer For Sale), and I think if I post the project , It will motivate me to get my dream arcade cabinet done. I have been inspired by so many of you on this site and I thank you for all of your help. Anyway here are the details.

The Computer I purchased

Details

Upright cabinet
I5 CPU, 16 GB ram, 2 TB SSD , Windows 7 ,ATI Radeon 4350,
27" CRT
Hyperspin, Groovymame
2 Player control panel, trackball, spinner,
IL Pushbuttons with LEDs
28" stretch LCD Marquee 
Happ Mini coin door

Inspiration
   
These are the projects that inspired me the most . There are many others as well, But these guys have inspired me and helped me as well.
     blind_dado      http://www.rdowney.com , This site has been where I go to almost daily for reference and inspiration on how to build my arcade cabinet. Robert has been a Huge help.
     chancekj         Flynns Arcade  Another huge inspiration, great help.
   wp34    Tron Legacy Pretty much built the same cabinet as this one and he has been a huge help.
markc74           Blip   
     Pauly                Ready Player One

Theme

This has been the biggest delay , It started as a Tron theme but I am not convinced I am going to keep it . The one problem I have is that Tron is a real game I think I want to create an original theme.  I may do a similar theme but make it more generic.


Goals

I want to play the classic arcade games that I remember playing as a kid , using a big CRT running, using buttons that have LED lights, trackball, and spinner. I would really like a LCD Marquee, this is a game changer, but I am not sure i can get it done.
 
Hyperspin
I really like the layout and the Flash graphics in this Frontend. It has been very frustrating at times but I have it working nicely. I plan on running MAME, Daphne, Atari 2600, and 5200, Maybe Sega Genesis, But thats about it . I am not interested in playing Pinball, Playstation, Jaguar, WII, etc. Just the classics.
CRT
This has been tough , I started with a WG D9200 and after a few months , it failed. I bought a NOS Chassis and it turned out that the tube was bad. I then picked up a NOS WG D9800 , It is working well although it needs to be adjusted






Cabinet My Dad who is an expert woodworker is going to help build the cabinet with me . Without him I would not have Ben able to get it done . I will then paint, drill holes , install artwork, and install all the components. 



Control Panel
Heavily inspired by blind_dado's Odyssey machine . I am not sure if I am going to have blue IL pushbuttons , or Clear IL pushbuttons so that the LEDS are not just blue but RGB . Another issue I need to decide soon.

Here is the Flickr link to All photos .

https://www.flickr.com/photos/156171162@N07/albums/72157666993473838
« Last Edit: July 29, 2019, 04:25:01 pm by Vincefaro »

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Looks like a good start.

How are you getting a 15hrz single from the PC to the CRT? I have wanted to do a build with a real CRT arcade monitor for years. Hopefully when I move back to the US.

From my reading I plan on use a {url=https://www.ultimarc.com/jpac.html]jpac[/url] because it won't let a non 15hrz signal throw, protecting your monitor. It's Jamma for ease of use. 

Good luck

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Good start, now get it built! Lol

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Time to get this done ...
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2016, 10:13:25 pm »
Looks like my post commenting on your use of the amazing D9800 was lost in the Great Server Outage of 2016.  Very much looking forward to this build.   :cheers:

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Well after going back and forth on if I would personally build the cabinet or not  , after getting 2 very high estimates , My father and I are building the cabinet . This is the way it should be anyways , I was just concerned it would never get done but we made great progress in one day.



Got the wood, Mommmy i'm scared






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More building and collecting parts .











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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Update 9/06 Still Building
« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2016, 01:46:22 pm »
Looking good so far.  Have you gotten any further on a theme?  Are you going to paint or laminate?

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Update 9/06 Still Building
« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2016, 02:28:07 pm »
I am going to prime and paint it , I would like to do laminate , yours looks so good , I dont want to deal with trimming T-molding and since my wood is 3/4 already i am just going to stick with patch , sand , paint . As far as the theme , right now I am sticking with the Tron Theme like yours , although, I want to do a back lit control panel like the NASA build . and do stickers on the sides,  no portholes, although I love the portholes.

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Update 9/06 Still Building
« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2016, 07:02:11 pm »
I probably wouldn't go the porthole route again for what it is worth.

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Update 9/12 more done
« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2016, 01:38:46 pm »
I started on the drawer and control panel box , I hope to do a plexiglass top that is translucent and will light up like the NASA build. I hope I can do it, although I don't know how yet. The Monitor placement is a pain in the ...  I lifted it in and out of the cabinet at least 10 times yesterday. I think I have the placement right. I still don't know how to keep the bezel in place.  Anyway, I am enjoying every minute of this build.


 



     

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Update 9/12 more done
« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2016, 01:40:54 pm »
I think I should have put the coin door up higher , but i'm not changing it now . Oh well.

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Update 9/12 more done
« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2016, 02:00:46 pm »
I think I should have put the coin door up higher , but i'm not changing it now . Oh well.

Cant you rotate the bottom plate 180 degree?

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Update 9/12 more done
« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2016, 02:24:11 pm »
What is the drawer for?
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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Update 9/12 more done
« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2016, 02:40:22 pm »
The Monitor placement is a pain in the ...  I lifted it in and out of the cabinet at least 10 times yesterday. I think I have the placement right. I still don't know how to keep the bezel in place. 

I felt the same exact way with my monitor.  I took it in and out many times.  It is worth it though.  You want to get it positioned so you are happy with it.   :cheers:

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Update 9/12 more done
« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2016, 02:49:55 pm »
I think I should have put the coin door up higher , but i'm not changing it now . Oh well.

I thought the same thing at first about mine and never notice it now. 

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Update 9/12 more done
« Reply #15 on: September 12, 2016, 03:36:14 pm »
What is the drawer for?
I almost went without a drawer but then I thought what the heck, I'm building this thing it's not taking away any Space or design I might as well put one in for a keyboard and mouse .

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Update 9/12 more done
« Reply #16 on: September 12, 2016, 03:43:09 pm »
keyboard and mouse .

What is the keyboard and mouse for?
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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Update 9/12 more done
« Reply #17 on: September 13, 2016, 04:10:31 pm »
I think I should have put the coin door up higher , but i'm not changing it now . Oh well.

Cant you rotate the bottom plate 180 degree?
I thought the exact same thing. That would probably be enough.

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Update 9/12 more done
« Reply #18 on: September 14, 2016, 04:56:33 pm »
So , I need help setting up the power button switch to the power strip, to power up the whole shhbang.  I bought the 25 mm LED power button, I hooked it up to my switching power supply to the + 5v and -5V and it lights up . I dont have +12 v and - 12 v on my power supply.

Will 5v work with these power buttons?
How do I connect the power strip to the button?



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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Update 9/12 more done
« Reply #19 on: September 14, 2016, 05:28:33 pm »
The way I did mine was to replace my PC power button with one like yours. My PC had two wires for the switch and two wires for power (light) going to it.

I then used a smart power strip to power everything else on whenever the PC is turned on.

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Update 9/12 more done
« Reply #20 on: September 15, 2016, 04:29:29 am »
Yup, smart power strip is the way to go - PC in "Master" output, and the rest in "Slave".
The computer will always have power, so just grab 5V/12V from the computer to make sure the power button is always lit.

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Update 9/12 more done
« Reply #21 on: September 27, 2016, 04:35:22 pm »
Vince, Where did you pickup that coin door?

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Update 9/12 more done
« Reply #22 on: September 27, 2016, 06:59:30 pm »
Nice build mate - I know it's only a minor thing but I'm using the same power switch on my build, albeit a red one. I think I overpaid for mine but pffft.

I really like the way you've rounded the corners around the profile - looks really good. Tell me there's a CRT going in there...?

And glad to see you're enjoying the build process. Too often people (me included) rush it and screw up. You've got the right mindset.

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Update 9/12 more done
« Reply #23 on: September 28, 2016, 10:16:24 am »
I got the same button but in red led light, i wonder if the power led pinout from a pc motherboard has enough voltage..
Otherwise ill just get it from the pc power supply 12v

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Update 9/12 more done
« Reply #24 on: September 29, 2016, 09:09:59 pm »
Vince, Where did you pickup that coin door?

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , Update 9/26 update...
« Reply #25 on: September 29, 2016, 09:20:40 pm »
New update worked on the Marquee area. I had some trouble figuring out how it works. Thanks for the input guys o how to do this. Check out my mistakes on the side , It will all go away with patch and sand.








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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , 10/18 update...
« Reply #26 on: October 18, 2016, 06:53:11 pm »
So my Dad was able to help me while I was at work today . I am lucky, because I set my deadline for Thanksgiving , and it is approaching fast. So,  He cut out the fan, and vent holes, fixed the coin door placement so that it is higher , and also created the control panel top.







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after getting 2 very high estimates

Wait, your brother was going to CHARGE you to build the cabinet??  :dizzy:

Glad you decided to tackle it on your own. You never learn when others do something for you, and now you will have the experience of saying you built it yourself (with help from Dad).

Looking great, and don't let the purists bring you down. While you will probably never use the keyboard and mouse once up and running, if the drawer is tight and hidden, it's not a big deal. Whatever works for you is what it's all about.

Looking good!

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , 10/18 update...
« Reply #28 on: October 19, 2016, 10:27:02 am »


after getting 2 very high estimates

Looking great, and don't let good design choices get in the way of your "vision".

Fixed that for you. I'm out of gold stars and participation ribbons, unfortunately.
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« Reply #29 on: October 19, 2016, 10:41:07 am »
 :applaud:

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after getting 2 very high estimates
Thanks .  No my brother was not going to charge me but two other estimates were just too much money . My brother would have done it for free , but he is too busy and It would not have been as fun as building it with my dad.





Wait, your brother was going to CHARGE you to build the cabinet??  :dizzy:

Glad you decided to tackle it on your own. You never learn when others do something for you, and now you will have the experience of saying you built it yourself (with help from Dad).

Looking great, and don't let the purists bring you down. While you will probably never use the keyboard and mouse once up and running, if the drawer is tight and hidden, it's not a big deal. Whatever works for you is what it's all about.

Looking good!

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Upright Cabinet Project HYPERSPACE Codename (Overdue) ,10/11 Almost Done!
« Reply #31 on: October 20, 2016, 01:30:57 pm »
So After further inspection of the console top, I'm worried it is to big. The overhang on the bottom is 3 inches, and the sides are an inch . The overall is 33 wide by 16 . What do you guys think?


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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , 10/18 update...
« Reply #32 on: October 26, 2016, 03:58:04 am »
My cabs control panel was 36" wide and it feels fine to me so 33" should be fine. As for the overhang, 3" seems just a tad deep but if it looks good then go with it. No one will even notice or care about such a detail, so long as it doesn't affect game play it should be fine.

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , 10/18 update...
« Reply #33 on: October 26, 2016, 01:14:51 pm »
Thanks , for the input. The past few mornings , I have been patching and sanding, patching and sanding, and patching and sanding. Tim, Why didn't you tell me to do laminate for the cabinet? Oh yeah you did tell me . Prepping for paint is the least amount of fun.



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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , 10/18 update...
« Reply #34 on: October 26, 2016, 03:16:54 pm »
Thanks , for the input. The past few mornings , I have been patching and sanding, patching and sanding, and patching and sanding. Tim, Why didn't you tell me to do laminate for the cabinet? Oh yeah you did tell me . Prepping for paint is the least amount of fun.

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , 10/18 update...
« Reply #35 on: October 26, 2016, 10:32:54 pm »
I think the CP looks great. It's what you think and feels right. It's your cabinet, think of it as a piece of art, unique to your design. Unless your going for a copy of a real machine,

Mine is 32" wide with 4" overhangs on the sides.

With the painting, prime it with a light coat, after filling and sanding it once or twice, then go back and sand and fill, because you will miss something and the first coat of primer will bring it out. I painted sanded twice, four times on the edge. I used MDF and no t-molding, just routed the edge. the paint caused the MDF to puff-up, but it was cheaper than the T-molding.

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , 10/18 update...
« Reply #36 on: October 27, 2016, 03:47:23 am »
It doesn't look like you are using mdf but if you are then be sure to use an oil based primer. Oil based primer on mdf won't cause it to swell and it will provide better coverage because the mdf won't suck it up as much.

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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , 10/18 update...
« Reply #37 on: October 27, 2016, 04:03:06 pm »
 Here are some pictures of the prep work , The install of the speakers , and the overhang on the control panel.




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Re: Upright Cabinet Project Codename (Overdue) , 10/31 Halloween update...
« Reply #38 on: October 31, 2016, 01:20:59 pm »
Still Sanding and prepping for paint. Also ,  Got some speaker fabric and copied ScottyC's Speaker grill . I think it looks pretty cool. I built a bezel shelf and glass shelf to keep them in place. Paint coming soon.












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« Reply #39 on: October 31, 2016, 03:52:34 pm »
looks good :)  Keep up the good progress.