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| edekoning:
The pocket screws that I used on the control panel box intersect with the The T-molding slot on the sides. I'll need to cut some notches in the T-molding to make it fit. This is also the reason why I pushed the back-panel on the cabinet 1/2" inwards. |
| edekoning:
Also did some other random things today. The top back panel has carrying handles, but whenever I use them to tilt the cabinet, the wood bends a bit. This is due to the cab being so heavy, and the fact that the wood is only fastened on the sides. So I decided to add some additional pocket screws to attach it to the top panel. As the surfaces are angled here, I used screws meant for 0.5" thick wood, to ensure they won't come out the other side ;D I added a wooden strip to bottom of that same panel, to support the back door. I then routed out some wood for the cam lock in the door to catch on to. To the bottom of the door I also added a wooden strip that catches behind the lower back panel. To remove the panel, just unlock, tilt backwards, and lift. Quite an easy way to make a removable panel for the occasional access to the cabinet insides. On my Magneto cab I used bolts and insert nuts to keep the removable back panels in place, but that was too annoying whenever you needed access. The top panel also had to come off, as I completely forgot to create a 0.2" channel for the marque to sit in. Besides that I also added a small piece of wood for the power button on top. And finally I cut some aluminium mesh to size for both the top and bottom ventilation holes. The mesh is spray painted black on one side. |
| edekoning:
Things Left to do are (somewhat in order): * Cut the Control panel top to size. Only needs a single angled cut at the back * Attach Control panel top to the control panel box using a piano hinge. and add magnets to hold it in place * Order side artwork, CPO and marquee * Start painting the everything satin black * Cut out holes for the two coin doors, but I will only do that once I have received the actual coin doors * Buy and attach an aluminium strip to the speaker panel, to hold the marquee in place and spray paint it black * Buy a clear sheet of plexi to cover the bezel * Determine how to mount the joysticks * Cut all needed holes in the control panel * Apply all artwork * Install all parts * Setup software * Enjoy a job well done and play some games 8) |
| edekoning:
--- Quote from: edekoning on September 06, 2020, 03:42:09 pm ---Things Left to do are (somewhat in order): * Cut the Control panel top to size. Only needs a single angled cut at the back * Attach Control panel top to the control panel box using a piano hinge. and add magnets to hold it in place * Order side artwork, CPO and marquee * Start painting the everything satin black * Cut out holes for the two coin doors, but I will only do that once I have received the actual coin doors * Buy and attach an aluminium strip to the speaker panel, to hold the marquee in place and spray paint it black * Buy a clear sheet of plexi to cover the bezel * Determine how to mount the joysticks * Cut all needed holes in the control panel * Apply all artwork * Install all parts * Setup software * Enjoy a job well done and play some games 8) --- End quote --- |
| edekoning:
Finally cut the control panel to size with an 48 degree angled cut. As you can see it still needs some sanding, to improve the fit. That will have to wait until I add some t-molding the cabinet, as the control panel will rest on that. I also started painting, first layer of primer is done. I dropped the paint bucket on my shoes, which caused an absolute mess, and means I need to buy additional primer for the control panel :angry: The primer I got (Sigma S2U) is pretty good: easy to work with and great coverage. So I am hopeful to not have to prime it again after sanding. I also ordered side art, cpo and marquee from https://www.szabosarcades.com/ --> production time 5-7 weeks, shipping time 3+ weeks :'( My coin doors have also still to turn up after 7 weeks... |
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