Author Topic: Mountain's Fantasy Cab (Read 33393 times)

Kaytrim · « **Reply #40 on:** April 15, 2008, 09:17:35 am »

Quote from: mountain on April 15, 2008, 06:57:42 am

Quote from: Bender on April 14, 2008, 09:56:46 pm
I just want to say it again, Thanks for the great documentation, and fantastic work really an inspiration!

by the way that is the cleanest workshop I've ever seen, so jealous, mine looks like a tornado hit when I'm working in there

You Should Have A Show "This Old Cab" or "The MAMEY Workshop"

I'd watch!!!

Bender, don't be fooled by the white cabinets and walls, my garage is always a mess. By the end of this build, every tool I own will be out of its place and it will take a week to get it back in order

It takes you a whole project? It takes me only a week to get the workbench full of stuff and sawdust over everything.

Looking good,
Kaytrim

mountain · « **Reply #41 on:** April 25, 2008, 11:19:45 pm »

So it's been awhile since an update and Franco is getting impatient

I have mainly been standing out in the garage staring at the machine for the past two weeks. I did figure out how to mount the two top coin door pieces last week. The inside shape of these two pieces prevents using screws from the back side of the panel. So I pulled out the router and made a ...well... I don't know what you would call it.

I made up my mind what to do with the monitor bezel ...sort of. I wanted the monitor to have a laid back style because of it's size but I didn't want the cabinet's overall look to reflect it.

This is what I came up with.

The center hole in the above bezel is for the volume and audio controls and indicators. The holes to the left and right are for admin functions but they are not going to be arcade switches. More on that in a later post.

Franco has been kind enough to offer his services to this project. He is by far the nicest and most helpful member I have had the pleasure to work with. He pumps out some incredible stuff at very reasonable rates.

Here is a peek at what Franco has been doing lately.

That's it for now, off to the garage to stare at my cabinet.

Franco B · « **Reply #42 on:** April 26, 2008, 08:15:56 am »

Thanks for the kind words

Need I say awesome work as per, cant wait to see it all together

superart · « **Reply #43 on:** April 26, 2008, 06:25:29 pm »

Wow, wow, wow, wow.

:notworthy:Did I mention Wow. Sorry to say that I will not be looking at any of your threads any more Mountain, because whenever I see your work I keep staring at the computer for hours and then I want to throw my cabinet in the garbage becuase your looks so much better. In all seriousness marvelous cabinet and its not even finished yet (Enough said).

BORIStheBLADE · « **Reply #44 on:** April 27, 2008, 11:12:33 am »

waiting for more pictures....

mountain · « **Reply #45 on:** April 27, 2008, 11:56:40 am »

Thanks fellas!

I am waiting for some more parts to come in before i can move much further. My CP overlay template and admin panel artwork should arrive next week so I should be able to focus on those two areas next weekend. I am very anxious to get on those two areas because they are what will give the cab the most character.

Doctor Ugs · « **Reply #46 on:** June 18, 2008, 05:08:47 pm »

great project, I myself am doing the same thing with marquee led lights, using pvc tube I cut in half.

Did you try it without the diffuser sheet? I imagine the light spreads out more evenly with it on there.

I've been keeping my eyes open hoping to find an old piece of diffuser from ceiling lights, but no luck yet....

mountain · « **Reply #47 on:** June 19, 2008, 12:28:57 am »

Quote from: Doctor Ugs on June 18, 2008, 05:08:47 pm

great project, I myself am doing the same thing with marquee led lights, using pvc tube I cut in half.

Did you try it without the diffuser sheet? I imagine the light spreads out more evenly with it on there.

I've been keeping my eyes open hoping to find an old piece of diffuser from ceiling lights, but no luck yet....

Thanks!

I mainly did this to the led strip because of the relatively short distance from the back of the print. I finally have the marquee printed. I will post some shots with and without the diffuser when I get time.

Unfortunately this project has been put on the back burner for most of the summer. I have way too many projects around the house to get done.

thatitalian · « **Reply #48 on:** June 19, 2008, 09:50:09 am »

Quote from: mountain on April 25, 2008, 11:19:45 pm

Franco has been kind enough to offer his services to this project. He is by far the nicest and most helpful member I have had the pleasure to work with. He pumps out some incredible stuff at very reasonable rates.

Yep, he certainly is!!!

AWESOME JOB AS ALWYAS!!! You and Knievel should get together and make a cab!..... or possibly to have a spawn of ultimate arcade creating babies.....

clockwork · « **Reply #49 on:** June 29, 2008, 08:17:38 pm »

Excellent looking cab. I really love that bezel. Is that 1/2" MDF or something else?

mountain · « **Reply #50 on:** June 30, 2008, 06:59:23 am »

Quote from: B-Stone on June 29, 2008, 08:17:38 pm

Excellent looking cab. I really love that bezel. Is that 1/2" MDF or something else?

Thanks!

You are correct, the bezel is made from 1/2" MDF.

thatitalian · « **Reply #51 on:** August 13, 2008, 05:38:40 am »

Was just wondering what happened to you mountain? Did you take my advice and hook up with Knievel?

Also forgot to say well done on the Mamey for the Juke!

mountain · « **Reply #52 on:** August 13, 2008, 10:34:55 pm »

Quote from: thatitalian on August 13, 2008, 05:38:40 am

Was just wondering what happened to you mountain? Did you take my advice and hook up with Knievel?

Also forgot to say well done on the Mamey for the Juke!

I am still here. I had to take a break on this project over the summer in order to remodel two bathrooms and the kitchen. I can't wait to get started on it again though, I have had a lot of time to think about it and have a plan on the rest of the project. I am also looking forward to loading Hyperspin and watching it on the D9200 monitor.

My man Franco is helping me by finishing up a few more stainless steel accessories so there is some slight progress being made

Thanks for the congrats on the MAMEY!

thatitalian · « **Reply #53 on:** August 14, 2008, 06:04:17 pm »

Quote from: mountain on August 13, 2008, 10:34:55 pm

Quote from: thatitalian on August 13, 2008, 05:38:40 am
Was just wondering what happened to you mountain? Did you take my advice and hook up with Knievel?

Also forgot to say well done on the Mamey for the Juke!

I am still here. I had to take a break on this project over the summer in order to remodel two bathrooms and the kitchen. I can't wait to get started on it again though, I have had a lot of time to think about it and have a plan on the rest of the project. I am also looking forward to loading Hyperspin and watching it on the D9200 monitor.

My man Franco is helping me by finishing up a few more stainless steel accessories so there is some slight progress being made

Thanks for the congrats on the MAMEY!

Is there anything that Franco won't do!?

Jesus! Remodelling 2 bathrooms and a kitchen and building another sexy cab! I haven't even got round to cutting yet! I feel slow..... like...... a very old turtle......

mountain · « **Reply #54 on:** December 31, 2008, 12:12:36 pm »

****This is the old for sale post****

Kaytrim · « **Reply #55 on:** December 31, 2008, 04:18:38 pm »

Sorry to hear you doing this mountain.

leapinlew · « **Reply #56 on:** December 31, 2008, 07:39:33 pm »

holy crap...

I was just thinking about this cabinet the other day. First September 11th, and now this.

Franco B · « **Reply #57 on:** January 01, 2009, 05:16:15 am »

Gutted to hear this bud

I know your new project will more than make up for it though if its what I think it is

thatitalian · « **Reply #58 on:** January 01, 2009, 07:01:05 am »

Why don't I live in Ohio!?

Bender · « **Reply #59 on:** January 01, 2009, 05:22:51 pm »

mountain · « **Reply #60 on:** January 14, 2009, 05:54:17 am »

bumpy

DaOld Man · « **Reply #61 on:** January 16, 2009, 07:12:43 am »

Dont do it Mountain.... dont sell it..
How can you be sure it will go to a good home?

MameBox · « **Reply #62 on:** January 19, 2009, 04:01:26 pm »

Quote from: mountain on April 13, 2008, 07:09:45 pm

I was able to get the cabinet laminated this weekend. I like the universal appeal of black on a cabinet and you just can't beat the durability and appearance on laminate. Below are some shots of the process that may help those who want to laminate their cabs but were a little intimidated by it. It is very easy as long as you plan ahead and follow the directions.

I'm new to lamination techniches and your guide was very helpful

I have a few questions though

1. What type of lamination do you use (vinyl? d-c-fix? formica?)
2. Could you please post a link to a site offering this type of lamination?
3. Which glue is most suitable for this sort of job?
4. What type of tools are required to cut holes or other shapes after performing the lamination?

Encryptor · « **Reply #63 on:** January 19, 2009, 05:02:12 pm »

mountain,

Is the artwork all custom? I love the round gear looking side art with the ship in the center.

Encryptor

mountain · « **Reply #64 on:** January 19, 2009, 06:36:41 pm »

I found the background online, tweaked it a little and added all of the chrome borders. The Galaga ship I made in Photoshop.

Encryptor · « **Reply #65 on:** January 19, 2009, 10:32:05 pm »

Do you still have it? If so would you be willing to share?

Encryptor

Encryptor · « **Reply #66 on:** March 14, 2009, 08:42:05 am »

mountain,

Do you still have your original artwork files from this build? If so could I get a copy of them? Thanks.

Encryptor

mountain · « **Reply #67 on:** January 20, 2012, 11:33:16 am »

This cabinet has been sitting in my garage, in the way, since I stopped working on it 3 1/2 years ago. Well, I have had the itch to get it done lately so I drug it inside to complete it.

I have redesigned the monitor bezel. Having a CNC now, I can do it a lot better, and a lot faster. Here are the first cuts, still on the table.

I left the center material attached in order to give a nice solid base for the hand routing of a 45 degree bevel around the openings.

The lower opening is for an admin switch panel. Once I finalize the design, I will do the reguired machining for the back side.

I also got the neon lighting installed under the cabinet. It puts a nice glow under the machine.

Green Giant · « **Reply #68 on:** January 20, 2012, 12:09:35 pm »

Welcome back. Sounds like you will really be rolling since you have your own CNC....lucky bastard.

Now keep the pics coming and tell the kids to leave you alone so you can work.

leapinlew · « **Reply #69 on:** January 20, 2012, 12:13:13 pm »

Woohoo!

Rock on.

Le Chuck · « **Reply #70 on:** January 20, 2012, 12:58:26 pm »

It liiiiives!

Can't wait to finally see this come together!

Woodshop Flunky · « **Reply #71 on:** January 20, 2012, 09:07:10 pm »

I really like the lines on this cab. Glad it's back on!

wp34 · « **Reply #72 on:** January 20, 2012, 11:35:45 pm »

Wow! That is some bezel. Nice work.

mgb · « **Reply #73 on:** January 21, 2012, 09:54:01 am »

This cabinet is looking great.

emphatic · « **Reply #74 on:** January 22, 2012, 08:28:09 am »

I like it when a plan comes together.

mountain · « **Reply #75 on:** February 12, 2012, 07:43:11 pm »

I finally was able to get some work done on the cabinet this weekend. The monitor bezel is done other than final paint and some wiring. There will be backlit lettering below the admin buttons. I made "light pipes" that will take the LED light and evenly distribute it to the text. More on that later.

Here is a shot of the current state of the cabinet. The control panel top is cut and ready for some artwork. The acrylic overlay is done too. The plan is to complete the control panel next weekend and move back to the monitor bezel.

wp34 · « **Reply #76 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:44:41 am »

I'm anxious to see more about your bezel. I've been kicking around doing something similar for my project but I'm not to that point yet.

mountain · « **Reply #77 on:** March 05, 2012, 11:23:03 am »

I have been working on the cabinet on and off the last few weeks. I had a few old coin doors that were beat up pretty bad. I had to use both to get one working unit.

The top door was a mess due to some dents and rust. I forgot to take a before shot but here are the parts after some sanding and filler.

And some paint

With all of the parts laid out ready to re-assemble.

Ready to be wired.

The flash shows all of the built up dirt and grime on the black plastic parts. I scrubbed them good too. Not too bad in person, but after painting the monitor bezel (see below) with some Rustoleum Professional flat black, I am going to give these the same treatment.

Here are a few misc. shots of other progress.

Finally got the back painted.

The WG 9200 plastic bezel and custom bezel fitted to the cab.

mountain · « **Reply #78 on:** March 05, 2012, 11:29:11 am »

The admin panel that fits in the opening right below the monitor has been a slow work in progress. I finally got it figured out and snapped some shots.

I machined the basic frame out of 1/4" aluminum.

I am using some proprietary capacitive touch sensors (discontinued product at my work, given to me by my boss) for the control of these functions: Pause, List, Coin, and Exit, as well as the power button. The parts below will go together with the .040" acrylic first, then the art work, paper diffuser, and milled .075" acrylic for the LEDs. The pockets in the acrylic are for the circuit board for the capacitive touch sensors. I have yet install the LEDs in the acrylic, but I'm confident these buttons will be evenly backlit when all together. Otherwise it is on to plan B.

wp34 · « **Reply #79 on:** March 05, 2012, 07:38:03 pm »

Saw this at work when I couldn't post. I can't believe nobody has responded yet.

Simply stunning. That is one awesome looking admin panel. I'm anxious to see it put together.


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