May 13, 2024, 01:57:14 am
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I did exactly the same thing with my bartop. What I did to fix was get a couple of pieces of hardboard, cut them to size to fit the routed out square, glued the crap out of them used some clamps to hold tightly, waited a day for glue to set and then redrilled the joystick hole. I undermounted with inserts and had no problems at all.
I would suggest cutting a new CP. You need to learn the quirks of your particular router. That way you won't have the same problem on future projects. Consider it router training.
If you have the opportunity to use cabinet grade plywood for your CP - I recommend that over 1/2" MDF. It will be much stiffer. You won't find it at a box store however.. I woodworking supply store (like Woodcraft) will have a selection. Nice design and nice Sketchup work! The free version of Sketchup should still be out there. Are you using Pro features?FWIW: My CP is 5 deg down. If you can - don't finalize your angle until you test a little bit. I did a mockup of my setup on the bench and experimented quite a while to get something comfortable.Following
I just started my build based on your cabinet. I did some streetfight side art for it. Drew some inspiration from another street fighter build here. I screwed up one side cut though and had to wait till this weekend to go pick up another sheet of mdf but it hasn't stopped raining. MDF and water don't go well together lol. I should be able to salvage some of the other sheet I messed up my cut on for other parts. Pretty excited I'm gong to have a full size cab now. I was going to destroy my bartop but maybe post a listing locally if anyone wants a bartop shell. I'd hate to destroy it.
Quote from: villageidiot333 on September 29, 2018, 12:10:02 pmI just started my build based on your cabinet. I did some streetfight side art for it. Drew some inspiration from another street fighter build here. I screwed up one side cut though and had to wait till this weekend to go pick up another sheet of mdf but it hasn't stopped raining. MDF and water don't go well together lol. I should be able to salvage some of the other sheet I messed up my cut on for other parts. Pretty excited I'm gong to have a full size cab now. I was going to destroy my bartop but maybe post a listing locally if anyone wants a bartop shell. I'd hate to destroy it.I'm really looking forward to your progress. I hope you'll be a bit faster than I.
Plexiglass printed on the back...
Quote from: barrymossel on October 20, 2018, 07:57:49 amPlexiglass printed on the back...That looks really smooth! Is the plexi still transparent enough to have a backlight illuminate the marquee? Where did you get it? So far the only services I found were hugely expensive and/or only used to print portraits etc. thus had only photopaper-like dimensions.
Who did you order the artwork from? The marquee looks fantastic.
Looking good Please tell me you're going to be able to play ZX Spectrum games on this!
Looks good! Is the glass tint affecting the clarity of the monitor? I can imagine it does enhance the contrast?
I will be probably starting painting this weekend (and adding the coin door). But I still have a couple of questions:Do I need to paint the MDF after priming, before applying the side art?Can I use spraypaint for a can after priming (on MDF)? And should I use matte, satin of gloss for the speaker panel?What kind of vinyl should I get as an alternative black for the speaker panel? I ordered some and it looked way too "plastic".Below you'll find my control panel again. I ordered a trackball before I found out it wouldn't quite fit on this control panel (with the servostiks etc.). But as I have a spare control panel I could make swappable panels, so one with the trackball. Would the trackball be too close to the screen? And would it be worth it (need a construction to swap, and don't know where to store the other control panel)?
I will be probably starting painting this weekend (and adding the coin door). But I still have a couple of questions:Below you'll find my control panel again. I ordered a trackball before I found out it wouldn't quite fit on this control panel (with the servostiks etc.). But as I have a spare control panel I could make swappable panels, so one with the trackball. Would the trackball be too close to the screen? And would it be worth it (need a construction to swap, and don't know where to store the other control panel)?
Would the trackball be too close to the screen?
Your build is coming together so nicely. Dumb quesiton, what does the 1 black button on your control panel do? (Exit button?)Is it possible to use your sketch up plans for the cab? I've always wanted to build a cabinet and your design is my favorite from what I've seen on here.Looking forward to more build pics as you progress.HurricaneFan