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Standalone Juke Project
BobbyG66:
That looks great!
Now I want one...
Can't wait to see the finished product.
Zathras:
Looks great! One nice thing is that it is easily recognizable as a jukebox. Even in the first pic it gives off Jukebox vibes.
I'm working on my own jukebox currently - I was thinking about getting lazy and not recessing the buttons but after seeing how they look on yours... well I've got some more work cut out for me this weekend :)
Speaking of the buttons what are you using to power yours? And have you tried them out lit yet? I've heard reports that they get warm.
Also what software are you planning on running?
Thanks and keep the pictures coming!
june:
--- Quote from: Zathras on June 25, 2004, 02:21:41 pm ---Speaking of the buttons what are you using to power yours? And have you tried them out lit yet? I've heard reports that they get warm.
Also what software are you planning on running?
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Hi! I bought the illuminated pushbuttons from Happs, and a 3-way LED for the trackball. They're just wired up to the PC's power supply. I hadn't noticed the buttons getting warm yet, but it's only been on a couple hours at a time. I haven't really stress tested 'em yet. Right now, the wires are just temporarily rigged up, but that's today's project. So, once that's done, I'll try leaving it running for several hours and let you know if they heat up at all. I've got Mark Schwartz' Arcade Jukebox running on the PC. I'm using a very old computer that probably couldn't handle some of the newer software. Plus, I really liked the jukebox-y feel of this one best. Well, I'm off to finish up some wiring. Can't wait to hear how yours turns out, too!
June
boyowilkins:
Looks brilliant!!
Wonder if I could persuade the wife to let me build one of these as my next project - maybe u could talk to her for me June :P
Keep up the Good work!!!
Are u going to paint it?
june:
--- Quote from: boyowilkins on June 26, 2004, 04:52:58 pm ---Are u going to paint it?
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I'm not sure about the paint yet. I'm really struggling with the artistic part of this. I had a tough time finding jukebox-related side art anywhere, so I considered routering a grooved design in the side and installing a light rope. On a test piece of wood, it looked pretty good. You can see pics here (http://www.kingcupcottage.com/arcade/juke7.jpg) and here (http://www.kingcupcottage.com/arcade/juke4.jpg). I'm a little worried, however, that it might look kinda cheesy. I know a lot of old jukebox designs were a little cheesy (to me), and I could get away with it a little more than I could in my MAME cabinet, but I dunno. I think I need some opinions from the experts here. What do you think? Should I go for the routered/rope light effect, or a painted design on the side? Here's a cheap-o MSPaint concept drawing - http://www.kingcupcottage.com/arcade/jukedesign.jpg.
Any and all opinions are welcome!
June
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