Author Topic: 27" cocktail table UPDATED 6/16/07 (Read 17344 times)

squirrellydw · « **Reply #40 on:** January 22, 2007, 12:42:49 pm »

I have everything wired up now

I need to order another LEDWiz

but hey, it's only money. Actually I am not that mad, just wish I would have figured out how many I needed to begin with. I hope to have the computer installed by the end of February to officially test everything out. I would like to thank the MaLa guys for there great FE and for helping me configure the LEDWiz plug in. Also thank SHOCK_ for making my layout to use with MaLa. I will post more pics this weekend.

(+_+) · « **Reply #41 on:** January 22, 2007, 09:36:12 pm »

Very nice so far. I can't wait to see more pics.

squirrellydw · « **Reply #42 on:** January 26, 2007, 10:40:25 am »

More Pics!! I have all the buttons and both LEDWiz's wired up, I need one more LEDWiz. I still have one or two small things to finish wiring but that is easy. Once I get the computer I can run the USB cables and run the wiring for the fans.

shardian · « **Reply #43 on:** January 26, 2007, 10:49:32 am »

Could I get a copy of your vertical layout, I would like that, but with this background instead. Would it be an easy fix to sub in my background?

Kaytrim · « **Reply #44 on:** January 26, 2007, 11:07:10 am »

That is a ton of wires.

Excellent job using all the wire ties, it looks well organized. Did you write up a spreadsheet to keep track of what is wired where?

squirrellydw · « **Reply #45 on:** January 26, 2007, 11:17:03 am »

Quote from: shardian on January 26, 2007, 10:49:32 am

Could I get a copy of your vertical layout, I would like that, but with this background instead. Would it be an easy fix to sub in my background?

You can get that here http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=62096.0

Quote from: Kaytrim on January 26, 2007, 11:07:10 am

That is a ton of wires. Excellent job using all the wire ties, it looks well organized. Did you write up a spreadsheet to keep track of what is wired where?

No spreadsheet, its not as bad as it looks. Different colors for different connections. I know what everything does so that's really all that matters. Its not the prettiest looking wire job but it all works.

blueznl · « **Reply #46 on:** January 26, 2007, 12:51:32 pm »

totally off topic, but how do you do those images with the paperclips? can't figure it out...

steveh · « **Reply #47 on:** January 26, 2007, 01:22:06 pm »

when you go to post s msg you click additional option and attach the image.

blueznl · « **Reply #48 on:** January 27, 2007, 07:26:11 pm »

Thanks! I overlooked that one...

squirrellydw · « **Reply #49 on:** March 24, 2007, 05:18:20 pm »

UPDATE!!

Finally got the computer installed and working. Currently loading the games and trying to get everything configured correctly. Everything seems to be working that I have tested so far. I will have more pics here in a day or two. Hopefully next month I can order the monitor

theCoder · « **Reply #50 on:** March 24, 2007, 11:14:27 pm »

Nice job on the wiring. Those cable supports that screw into the wood are a great idea. I usually just use hot glue, but have been burned by that approach in more ways than one.

shorthair · « **Reply #51 on:** March 27, 2007, 05:04:33 pm »

Having seen how they do wiring in car stereo installation, my first inclination is to use the lume like they do. Hell, when I had a guitar synth (which was a floor unit) and guitar rack preamp - particularly as I was running stereo between the two and, including my guitar cable, had five 20' cables - I went to a local store and got a few yards of 1" lume. All nice an tidy.

squirrellydw · « **Reply #52 on:** March 27, 2007, 05:11:38 pm »

That is fine until you need to fix something and have to trace the wire. I thought of using lume myself that decided to do it the way i did.

squirrellydw · « **Reply #53 on:** April 06, 2007, 08:37:35 pm »

Just a quick update, I got most of the games loaded. Took a couple quick pictures.

squirrellydw · « **Reply #54 on:** May 29, 2007, 12:57:59 pm »

Almost done, I just ordered the monitor BillLabs BL27CB0P, once I get that all I need is the glass top. Hopefully I will have the monitor installed in two weeks and it works. I also plan on finishing my dart board that weekend. More pictures will follow when I get the monitor.

squirrellydw · « **Reply #55 on:** June 10, 2007, 02:04:20 pm »

Monitor is mounted and everything is working. Just need to wait for the glass to come in and do some minor things. I might change the t-molding and joysticks to red, not sure yet. Hopefully it will be all done next week.

squirrellydw · « **Reply #56 on:** June 16, 2007, 09:48:42 pm »

It is almost finished, I just have some configurations to do and work out a few bugs. I will post better pics in a few days.

spacies · « **Reply #57 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:51:58 am »

Now THATS a monitor!

Congrats on the build up.
Looks real good and I bet its in for a thrashing?!
I like the idea of the 2 steering wheels, great for Championship Sprint. All ya need is some foot pedals.

Again, well done and enjoy!

PS nice glass clips, heh.

javeryh · « **Reply #58 on:** June 17, 2007, 07:09:06 am »

WOW!!! Holy bananas that thing looks great. I am so jealous - I wish I went through with the 27" cocktail build but I wimped out after I got the box tgether because it was too big for the living room. You are living the dream!

squirrellydw · « **Reply #59 on:** June 17, 2007, 09:55:37 am »

Quote from: spacies on June 17, 2007, 03:51:58 am

Now THATS a monitor!

Congrats on the build up.
Looks real good and I bet its in for a thrashing?!
I like the idea of the 2 steering wheels, great for Championship Sprint. All ya need is some foot pedals.

Again, well done and enjoy!

PS nice glass clips, heh.

thanks for the great compliments. Do they make USB foot pedals?

theCoder · « **Reply #60 on:** June 17, 2007, 11:06:31 am »

Very clean. That deserves a spot in the living room, instead of the game room. Great job.

squirrellydw · « **Reply #61 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:20:11 pm »

In the Man Cave

edge · « **Reply #62 on:** June 18, 2007, 04:32:26 pm »

squirrelly - fantastic job. love it!

question on your 2 player control panel. how do you like the placement of the steering wheels? are they centered on each half of the CP? I am looking to do something similar but worried about the p2 stick getting in the way when in spinner mode (versus with the steering wheel on it).

congrats again!

squirrellydw · « **Reply #63 on:** June 18, 2007, 05:34:03 pm »

the joystick doesn't really bother me as much as it does when using the trackball. the joystick is more in the way for the trackball is what i am saying. Overall i am very happy with it and the only thing I would change is the placement of the player1 wheel/spinner. It is right above the buttons so when using it your hands are in front of each other. I didn't want to make that panel any bigger because then it would look really funny. The steering wheels are centered on the sides but slightly above center from top to bottom if you know what I mean. When I get home I can give you measurements if you want them.

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #64 on:** June 18, 2007, 05:53:09 pm »

You may have already mentioned this, but what inch steering wheels did you get for the spinners, and how is it for racing type games?

squirrellydw · « **Reply #65 on:** June 18, 2007, 06:11:14 pm »

They are the small one 5 inches and they work pretty well. They would be better if they were slanted. do they make USB pedals?

stephenp1983 · « **Reply #66 on:** June 18, 2007, 06:49:35 pm »

I'm sure you could find something even if you had to hack it from a pc steering wheel. So those are the smallest ones they carry? I wonder how well the 7 inch ones would do.

squirrellydw · « **Reply #67 on:** June 18, 2007, 07:42:11 pm »

Yes they are the smallest ones, I think 7 would be better but I don't have the room for them

CM · « **Reply #68 on:** June 18, 2007, 10:10:29 pm »

Very nice. My next cab project may just have become a table now

Quick question: the bracket that is holding the top of motherboard's PCI/AGP cards ... is that a standard item you can order or a custom-made thing. I was looking for something like that for my cab.

squirrellydw · « **Reply #69 on:** June 18, 2007, 11:38:17 pm »

custom made, got the idea from Whammo's cocktail table. Just a piece of aluminum from Home Depot that I bent into shape. Very easy to make just takes a little time to get the correct height. then just drill some some holes for the screws to go in.

Donkey_Kong · « **Reply #70 on:** June 19, 2007, 09:50:03 pm »

Very Nice cab! VERY, nice.

I have to comment on your CP cause mine is gonna be identical in layout and exact hardware. I just need to order my 2nd TT2 & mini wheel from Randy.

rockin_rick · « **Reply #71 on:** June 30, 2007, 05:11:48 pm »

Quote from: squirrellydw on June 18, 2007, 06:11:14 pm

do they make USB pedals?

You could get a couple Happ modular pedals with pots and connect them to an A-PAC. Maybe you could build a small mounting box/plate for each pedal and put the A-PAC in the box. You could have the second pedal connect to the other box (w/ A-PAC inside). Or if you really want, an A-PAC in each... It's USB.

Rick

squirrellydw · « **Reply #72 on:** July 01, 2007, 09:28:12 pm »

I could also just use a USB PC wheel and pedals to right?


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Author Topic: 27" cocktail table UPDATED 6/16/07 (Read 17344 times)

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