Author Topic: Anyone ever gone this BIG??? (Read 48356 times)

flyguy1821 · « **Reply #80 on:** March 28, 2006, 11:37:26 pm »

In these pictures you can see the main control switches in the middle console. Only one of them inserted now but will look the exact same covering those three circle holes on the right. When I placed the top on I did notice I angled the underneath portion of my middle console to far back and it way under the TV support. I may just move the center channel and place it in between the two TVs. Or I might just leave it alone, it probably wont matter. On the top of the front portion in between the two speaker boxes I will place the receiver and hide it with a marquee in front. This will be hinged so if need be I can get at the receiver easily.

flyguy1821 · « **Reply #81 on:** March 28, 2006, 11:40:12 pm »

I have also decided to call the cabinet the Widowmaker. I will go with a Black Widow theme and run with the hourglass pictures for a few areas. Wanting to have some of the attached pictures included in the design but open to any and all sugestions.

Hildy_42 · « **Reply #82 on:** March 29, 2006, 07:59:08 am »

Looks great. The name is very fitting, since most wives would probably kill their husbands for building something like this. Again it looks great.

Felsir · « **Reply #83 on:** March 29, 2006, 08:07:04 am »

For artwork ideas: I really like the spider logo. Imagine artwork with a car with the widowmaker logo on the hood. Oh, and you got to have flames on that cab. And spider's silk. Hmm, I can picture that cab in my head now

I noticed the marquee area is split in 3 sections. Are you planning to add
"player 1" | "Widow Maker" |"player 2"
(like the Daytona cabs) marquees there?

flyguy1821 · « **Reply #84 on:** March 29, 2006, 08:48:46 am »

on the marquee, the two outside boxes are for speakers. 2 6 1/5 inch midbass will find their home in both enclosures. The middle is where the marquee will go. I was thinking about Widowmaker in a silvery font with some web in the background. This is an area I have no idea how to do so I would love any help!

flyguy1821 · « **Reply #85 on:** March 29, 2006, 08:50:31 am »

Quote from: Hildy_42 on March 29, 2006, 07:59:08 am

Looks great. The name is very fitting, since most wives would probably kill their husbands for building something like this. Again it looks great.

You hit the nail on the head, that is exactly how the name was derived. I was going to call this midnight run and my wife said to call it the widowmaker because if you spend any more time on this tonight that is what you will be doing!

M3talhead · « **Reply #86 on:** March 29, 2006, 11:22:14 am »

Wohoo! Updates!

Capthowdy · « **Reply #87 on:** April 25, 2006, 03:56:38 pm »

I absolutely dying to see how this is turning out! I wish I had the room for something like this.

flyguy1821 · « **Reply #88 on:** April 25, 2006, 09:09:34 pm »

Most of the developments have been to insignificant to update with pics. Mostly covering screw holes, cutting access holes for wiring and securing the pieces to the main frame. A lot of meetings lately so I haven't progressed as quickly as I would like. Usually when I get a reply to this topic it gets me fired up and more progress follows. Not really looking forward to routing all the slots for T-molding. Getting very close to that step. Like always, any and all comments are welcome. Since this is my first cab, I am just a little newbie taking on a mountain of a project. Why go small yaknow?

leapinlew · « **Reply #89 on:** April 25, 2006, 09:41:54 pm »

so... what about the shifting?

flyguy1821 · « **Reply #90 on:** April 26, 2006, 08:53:40 am »

Quote from: leapinlew on April 25, 2006, 09:41:54 pm

so... what about the shifting?

I am guessing you are talking about shifting controls? Since this cab will later have MAME added the main system will be a PS2 and 2 Logitech Steering wheels with padel shifting. The wheels will be removable for non-driving games.

M3talhead · « **Reply #91 on:** April 26, 2006, 10:31:35 am »

Quote from: flyguy1821 on April 26, 2006, 08:53:40 am

Quote from: leapinlew on April 25, 2006, 09:41:54 pm
so... what about the shifting?

I am guessing you are talking about shifting controls? Since this cab will later have MAME added the main system will be a PS2 and 2 Logitech Steering wheels with padel shifting. The wheels will be removable for non-driving games.

Non driving games?? With a cab like that, what else do you intend to play on it? I thought you were going for a driving/flying cockpit.

flyguy1821 · « **Reply #92 on:** April 26, 2006, 01:36:19 pm »

This is a driving cockpit but I will also have it set up for shooting games with a total of 4 guns. My main system (PS2) will be in the cabinet so any other game you want to play will be available. Just like many others that use gaming seats, I have a more extravagant one.

leapinlew · « **Reply #93 on:** April 26, 2006, 07:52:08 pm »

Quote from: flyguy1821 on April 26, 2006, 08:53:40 am

Quote from: leapinlew on April 25, 2006, 09:41:54 pm
so... what about the shifting?

I am guessing you are talking about shifting controls? Since this cab will later have MAME added the main system will be a PS2 and 2 Logitech Steering wheels with padel shifting. The wheels will be removable for non-driving games.

I see. The reason I asked was because I noticed there was a console on the right hand side for one of the players, and the other player didn't have a console. So it's more like a front seat in 1 car, than 2 drivers seats out of 2 different cars.

I assumed that some games required a shifter and thought that one of the players would have to shift with their left hand.

markrvp · « **Reply #94 on:** April 26, 2006, 07:54:27 pm »

I showed my wife the photos of your project last night and asked her if I could build one in our bedroom. She said no.

leapinlew · « **Reply #95 on:** April 26, 2006, 07:59:52 pm »

Quote from: markrvp on April 26, 2006, 07:54:27 pm

I showed my wife the photos of your project last night and asked her if I could build one in our bedroom. She said no.

Bedroom Arcade Cabinet! Now you got me thinking. Finally, I can do something with all those adult roms.

Anyone know how to build a mahjong CP?

flyguy1821 · « **Reply #96 on:** April 26, 2006, 10:33:23 pm »

Quote from: leapinlew on April 26, 2006, 07:59:52 pm

Quote from: markrvp on April 26, 2006, 07:54:27 pm
I showed my wife the photos of your project last night and asked her if I could build one in our bedroom. She said no.

Bedroom Arcade Cabinet! Now you got me thinking. Finally, I can do something with all those adult roms.

Anyone know how to build a mahjong CP?

Maybe you could revamp a Pole position cab for the bedroom idea.

mhermann · « **Reply #97 on:** May 12, 2006, 02:51:03 pm »

What size TVs are you using?

flyguy1821 · « **Reply #98 on:** May 12, 2006, 06:40:33 pm »

2 27 inch tvs

Anakin · « **Reply #99 on:** May 22, 2006, 11:43:19 pm »

any updates recently?

flyguy1821 · « **Reply #100 on:** May 23, 2006, 08:14:32 am »

Yes I do have some but havent loaded them up from camera yet. I will get on that asap!

Anakin · « **Reply #101 on:** May 23, 2006, 02:16:44 pm »

Sweet! I've been trying to come up with some ideas to build a racing cabinet and the old cockpit styles just dont do anything for me. I like the way yours is coming along and I cant wait to see what you've done

flyguy1821 · « **Reply #102 on:** May 23, 2006, 10:06:17 pm »

Got some updates. Some of the pics just show some small finish stuff, but some construction still hapenning. Short hiatus due to a built-in gas grill I'm finishing. I must have refreshments and meat to finish!!! Keep the comments and questions comming.

flyguy1821 · « **Reply #103 on:** May 23, 2006, 10:07:20 pm »

This pic shows the cutouts for the pedals. They will flip up out of the way and be flush to the "floorboards"

flyguy1821 · « **Reply #104 on:** May 23, 2006, 10:12:39 pm »

Middle console made of 2 pieces of MDF, planed and sanded by hand for contour. I will pad and cover with leather or vinyl. Will also use 2 stop hinges and a slide hinge for opening and also so it wont break off.

flyguy1821 · « **Reply #105 on:** May 23, 2006, 10:14:57 pm »

This section is for the rear marquee. If you can see the little slot at the top I will slide the lexan into the slot trapping the art in the "sleeve"

flyguy1821 · « **Reply #106 on:** May 23, 2006, 10:16:28 pm »

Back section, both sides can flip up allowing access to the pedals and eventually the equiptment for MAME.

flyguy1821 · « **Reply #107 on:** May 23, 2006, 10:23:46 pm »

last one for this step. This piece is the front panel that goes over the tvs in front. This is removable as well. I will be using 20 or so hex bolts with screw sleeves to hold in place. One tv actually projects out about 1/4 inch so I had to contour the back of the panel to fit.

One question here, should I use smoke plexi/lexan or just use clear? Very unsure what to use at this moment. Give me opinions please.

You gotta love all that damn bondo covering the screw holes. Do I go overboard or what?!?!

Anakin · « **Reply #108 on:** May 23, 2006, 10:31:16 pm »

wow nice so far. i would go with clear plexi...

shawcomputers · « **Reply #109 on:** May 24, 2006, 02:19:44 am »

Looks amazing !!!
You should get some push button switches that you need to put a key in to turn. You could use them as the start button. It would be like starting a car !
I got one on my cab for free quarters. You put the key in the button, turn it right and press in. Would be awesome !!!!

Cant wait to see this one done.

flyguy1821 · « **Reply #110 on:** May 24, 2006, 08:55:02 am »

where did you get the switch? I could not find one that would allow me to do that. Or maybe I was trying to wire it incorrectly. I had purchased a key switch from Parts express but it was rated at 2 amps. I had thought about using it as the Master switch for the system, turn it on and the system has power.

mhermann · « **Reply #111 on:** May 24, 2006, 09:15:28 am »

Couple questions for you. what is the width of the cabinet? Also, what is the width of the center console? Where are you going to put the PS2's? And lastly what are you plans on mounting the steering wheels?

This looks amazing. Keep the great pics coming.

flyguy1821 · « **Reply #112 on:** May 24, 2006, 03:00:27 pm »

Quote from: mhermann on May 24, 2006, 09:15:28 am

Couple questions for you. what is the width of the cabinet? Also, what is the width of the center console? Where are you going to put the PS2's? And lastly what are you plans on mounting the steering wheels?

This looks amazing. Keep the great pics coming.

The steering wheels will be mounted on pipe that will slide into 3 slots. They will be located directly in front of the boxes the seats will be attached to. You can get a better look at the location by viewing reply #78 & 79. I want the whole steering wheel mount to be removable if not a driving sim.

The PS2 will be mounted behind the #1 Driver seat. Reply #30 has a good picture for that view.

The width of the cabinet has been discussed a few times now. The total width of the cabinet is 68 inches and the width of the middle console is 11 inches. Everything including was measured with the idea of 1:1 scale. Measurements from front to back of seat, pedals, "dash" (tv monitors) etc are all based off my vehicle.

I do have a couple things, additions if you may, that I wont show until finished. Small items but everything is about details right?

mhermann · « **Reply #113 on:** May 24, 2006, 09:25:56 pm »

Sorry, seems like I asked a few questions that had already been answered. I guess I need to read a little closer. Anyway looks great.

flyguy1821 · « **Reply #114 on:** May 24, 2006, 10:09:43 pm »

no problem, I usually only look at the last 4-5 comments on other posts too.

shawcomputers · « **Reply #115 on:** May 24, 2006, 11:36:25 pm »

Quote from: flyguy1821 on May 24, 2006, 08:55:02 am

where did you get the switch? I could not find one that would allow me to do that. Or maybe I was trying to wire it incorrectly. I had purchased a key switch from Parts express but it was rated at 2 amps. I had thought about using it as the Master switch for the system, turn it on and the system has power.

its a allen bradley switch from a PLC grinder. Its made for industrial use.
I sell them on ebay. Email me if you would like some info on them
shawcomputers@cogeco.ca

mhermann · « **Reply #116 on:** June 14, 2006, 05:00:49 pm »

Updates?

leapinlew · « **Reply #117 on:** June 14, 2006, 05:47:20 pm »

Quote from: mhermann on June 14, 2006, 05:00:49 pm

Updates?

No doubt...

I swore not to eat anything till I saw some updates. That was 59lbs ago.

flyguy1821 · « **Reply #118 on:** June 17, 2006, 07:36:11 pm »

sorry I have been on vacation since beginning of June. Wanted to get some opinions about something though. On the middle console, in between the 2 seats, I have a set up just like a regular vehicle. I am going to line and upholster the lid with leather. I would like to use black leather and either stitch a solid red black widow on top or possible take to a monogram shop and have the black widow stitched in. Any suggestions? Has anyone else done this sort of thing? I cant be that revolutionary.

M3talhead · « **Reply #119 on:** June 23, 2006, 05:48:27 am »

Quote from: flyguy1821 on June 17, 2006, 07:36:11 pm

sorry I have been on vacation since beginning of June. Wanted to get some opinions about something though. On the middle console, in between the 2 seats, I have a set up just like a regular vehicle. I am going to line and upholster the lid with leather. I would like to use black leather and either stitch a solid red black widow on top or possible take to a monogram shop and have the black widow stitched in. Any suggestions? Has anyone else done this sort of thing? I cant be that revolutionary.

Look in your local Yellow pages for an auto upholstry shop. Most of them can do what you're talking about for under $100 depending on how intricate your design is.


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