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"The Varsity Club" Dual Monitor Arcade *Reconstruction has begun* 12/29/09
mccoy178:
I installed the coindoor area and tried to figure out where I want to mount the light guns.
Here is a couple of pics of the cabinet just for poop and giggles:
Here is the coindoor area after wood putty and sanding:
I think this is a perfect area for the guns. I don't think they'll get knocked off because P3 and P4 will be far enough away. I guess I'll find out:
mccoy178:
I decided without the control panel, I would make a wise decision and install the plunger! :banghead: I just took a shot in the dark. I guess I'll find out soon enough if it will work.
I took some measurements and then drew up a little template:
I used various drill bit sizes to drill out the template:
I was really happy with the fit:
I left about an 1/8" at the bottom to clear the t molding:
I used a weird combo of washers and a machine screw to hold it into place. All in all, very satisfied with the results, (as long as it fits :banghead:):
Now, I have to find someone to make the pressure sensitive device for the plunger. I didn't know if this was going to be a reality or not, so I'm pretty stoked about it.
mccoy178:
While I'm thinking about it, I believe that the t.v. needs to be moved up about an 1 1/2". I will look into this on Monday. It shouldn't be a crazy hard fix and if I let it go, it will bother me for eternity. Well maybe not eternity, but I digress.
P.S. This evening I plan on continuing wiring of the LEDWiz and possible the leaf switches. I brought the cp box home to see if the plunger fits :banghead:, and it would be excellent if I can have it almost totally done for Monday. :dizzy:
dweebs0r:
The TV seems like it needs to go up a little and be angled forward a bit too.
It looks really good but to me the TV does seem kind of sunk in there.
-Dweebs
mccoy178:
The angle of the t.v. is 45 degrees, almost identical to the Golden Tee machine. A huge difference that I love about this cabinet as compared to my old one is the height of the cp. It is perfect for a regular stool or standing up. I practiced standing about 4 feet away to use the light guns, and it looks like it is going to work very well. I do have the monitor sunk for strategic reasons. Being an avid Golden Tee fan, I hit the heck out of the trackball and like most idiots slam the monitor at the same time. By recessing it, I want to have enough give as to never having to worry about any accidents.
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