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The mini upright that was formerly a bar-top - update.

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javeryh:
This cab is coming out very nice.  I really think it was a great idea to turn it into a stand-up cab.  I can't see even the slightest hint of a seam on the side.  Are you still going to rotate the monitor?  There are some great projects with motors and software that handle the rotation automatically once a game is selected from the front-end...  :cheers:

captainpotato:

--- Quote from: javeryh on February 03, 2009, 07:38:17 am ---This cab is coming out very nice.  I really think it was a great idea to turn it into a stand-up cab.  I can't see even the slightest hint of a seam on the side.  Are you still going to rotate the monitor?  There are some great projects with motors and software that handle the rotation automatically once a game is selected from the front-end...  :cheers:

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If you know where to look, there's slight evidence of what it once was, but once the artwork goes on, it will cover most of it anyway (even for those who know where to look ;) ). Yeah, I'm pretty happy with the way that the seams have turned out, as well as the rest of it so far. There aren't any photos of the inside yet because I need to tidy up the wiring somewhat :P

The monitor is staying fixed as it was too much hassle. As much as I perhaps would like to do that, I think that it's beyond my current abilities. Anyway, if it cannot play horizontal games, it gives me reason to make another minicab that can :) That is, after my Sprint 2 cabinet has been restored and MAMEd (no monitor, no game boards and in not great condition).

captainpotato:
Another update - since last posting I have been fighting to get a quote for the artwork and the glass is running a week late (so far). And we are told that consumers need to spend money, but nobody seems to want to take mine.

As can be seen in the photos, I have now installed the first prototype of my DIY spinner. It works fine (Well even), but I don't know how much abuse it will take, so I will work on another prototype when I get a chance.

Also in the pics is a shot of the back and one of my coin door. Have to say that I'm really impressed with the way that the coin door has turned out - IMO, it really helps make the cabinet.

Edit: forgot to mention - the cardboard bits are only temporary ;)

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