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dvd drive mounted through cabinet side
heretic:
Can someone post a pic and describe how they mounted a dvd drive through the side of a cabinet. How is it supported internally ? I'd prefer a flush mount rather than behind a door.
Zebidee:
Here are a few photos of a custom arcade I built for my best friend.
I removed the old coin mech and replaced it with a DVD drive, 4 powered USB ports, volume control, admin button (IPAC shift&enter) and pause button.
I used the metal DVD/CD drive cage (cannibalised from the PC case) to mount the drive and buttons. Getting this attached simply and securely to the door took some ingenious carpentry, but the whole thing is supported very solidly by the four large bolts and is completely removable if necessary.
Zebidee:
--- Quote from: pinballjim on August 21, 2007, 12:51:27 pm ---Looks good, but that was a hell of a lot of work for something that will never be used. Ever.
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:laugh2: I halfway agree with you - it does look good. But you don't understand what it does, and it is not as difficult as it looks if you have some skills.
Because it is also a jukebox and media centre, inc. playing music CDs & DVDs, it lives in the guy's living room. Originally he had to go to the laundry to play, but his wife loves it so much it is now in the living room. The family use it for CDs quite often, and it is by far the most convenient way to rip music to MP3. It even connects to the internet to automatically download disc info.
While it does all that, you can play your music (and Galaga too!).
xmenxmen:
I use a usb one when I was setting up the computer. After that all I use are usb drive to make changes or add stuff.
Pixelhugger:
--- Quote from: pinballjim on August 21, 2007, 12:51:27 pm ---Looks good, but that was a hell of a lot of work for something that will never be used. Ever.
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Heh. But I disagree. Completely. I'm obsessed with the PC remaining completely and "permanently" hidden. No "open the door" to do this or that. And I too plan on using the DVD drive for music/movies and maintanance.
I'm mounting a slot load in my admin panel and USB + Firewire jacks as well. I want all of the computer's functionality built in to the cabinet and not hidden behind a curtain. ;)
I love what you did.