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O'Boyle's Arcade - by the "book"

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Spyridon:
Next on the list is the coin door.  Again, I followed the recommendations in the book and used the hole saw to cut out the four corners.  Next I used the jigsaw (again, gotta love the new toys) to cut our the main section.  After test fitting and triming some areas that were a little off, it fit in nicely.

I also mounted to coin door using Euro style hinges.  I had a problem with the top one at first.  I thought I had everything lined up right, but it turned out to be way off.  I tried to adjust it in the same spot, but couldn't get it right with the first set of holes.  I was able to drop it down lower and reinstall.   The door still wasn't perfect, but I was able to sand down the sides a bit to get it to line up.  When you are not a perfect carpenter, a power sander can do wonders!

Spyridon:
 :cheers:

Yeah, I know I just toasted myself, but I'm really pleased with the results.  I know it doesn't compare to some of the amazing things I've seen on these forums, but everytime I look at it I get to say..."Yeah, I built that"!!!!!

That pretty much brings you up to date on where I'm at.  Unfortunately, this is usually just a weekend project and only weekends where I'm not already booked with a full schedule.  I'ts going to take some time to finish, but I'll get there.

Next on the list:

Cut our speaker holes (still determining which speakers I'm going to use)
Fill in screw holes with wood putty
Sand prime and paing
Cut out control panel (I was able to special order 5/8" MDF from a local lumber yard)

Spyridon:
I did come up with a layout for the control panel.  My original plan was to build this as a Galaga (my all time favorite game) replica.  However, two weeks ago I purchased my first original arcade machine.  A fully working Galaga!  It need some work, but is in pretty good shape.  I've already acquired new artwork and new control panel for it.  The restoration is for a future post.

(This hobby gets addicting quick)

I had already started on a modified Galaga CPO (Thanks AtomSmasher for the inspiration), so I just decided to add some additional items to it.  I used the layout in the book with the following controls:

2 - 8 way joysticks
1 - 4 way joystick
1 - spinner
1 - trackball
enough buttons for two players

Spyridon:
I sent the artwork off to mamemarquees to get printed.  I also orderd side art and a customized "O'Boyle's Arcade" marquee.

Now that really brings you up to date with the progress. 

The picture below is my test print on top of the control panel I cut from the 3/4" MDF.  I will use this panel to practice using the router.

Green Giant:
Looking great so far.  Used the book on mine and it worked out great for me too.

A few pointers.  On that control panel, you need to move the spinner and 4way away from the center.  You will end up smashing your fingers on golden tee.  Also, you might think about getting rid of the middle mouse button and spreading out the left and right. 

For your monitor, get a tv.  Search craigslist every day until you find a 27" with component input.  That will give you probably the closest thing to an actual arcade monitor for $100.

Otherwise, keep up the good work and keep taking pictures.  You really only need one more weekend to finish the construction, then comes artwork, setting up your computer, choosing a frontend, setting up your emulators, testing it, playing it, making changes, repeat.

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