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Mountain's Bartop Jukebox - Kits now available!!
rEd86:
--- Quote from: mountain on September 17, 2009, 10:06:18 pm ---Thanks orion, yeah, I documented it with pictures. I even thought about posting a streamlined build thread over in the woodworking section a while ago but wasn't sure if it was appropriate :dunno
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I think it's VERY appropriate. I am especially interested in where you found your materials. I have been toying with building a CNC machine (even ordered the motors/controller) but I am not sure about the threaded rod. (I want my table to be 4'x8') You CNC build looks as professional/nice as your Jukebox.
Congrats!
--Ed
Shortbus:
As always, thanks for the reply. If Mountain had trouble, then I'm :censored: ed''''''' LOL, I like making signs but don't like the routing part, one little mistake and it shows up. I like painting them though, and I make some good extra $ selling them, so this has been a wish of mine for a while, a new or used one cost about as much as a used car to a new car, so thats out, if I can build one slowly for under a grand, it'd be worth it for me.....thanks for the info. How much did yours cost total? forgive me if you mentioned and I missed it.
system01:
I've gotta chime in (read:ramble, sorry if I interrupt, mountain). I'm building the same machine as mountain, I'm just way behind him. I'm not tooting my horn here, I just want to throw in a second opinion. Even though mine's not running yet, these things are nice. They are well designed and planned. Visit the link above (or check youtube) and you'll get some examples. Even though some have rough spots, I don't think anyone that has finished a machine has regretted it. It's a nice piece of equipment.
The appropriateness is based on the fact that it's a pay-for forum. There is a price to pay up front for the plans and for forum access. This seems steep at first, but once you start working on it you soon forget about it. The uncertainty of posting a build thread comes from how much you can post without giving away the design.
The plans and forum include a very complete bill of materials, as well as a lot of members' input on where to get materials or alternative methods of doing things. There are also a lot of successful mods that you can incorporate beyond the original plans. There are users worldwide, and many have figured out ways to procure hard-to-find parts or avoid exorbitant shipping costs.
The cost is variable. It depends on where you live, where you work, how resourceful you are, friends in the business, what mat'ls you're going to use, etc. My guess is plan on ~USD$2500. I've seen way cheaper and much more expensive. Although I really don't see you going below $1500-$1800 unless you already work in an automation industry or have a lot of these parts laying around. About half the cost is in the mechanical and half in the electrical/electronic. This does not include whatever PC or software you want to use.
Yes, there are a couple people that have successfully built 4x8 machines.
So, if you want to take the plunge, I highly suggest it (and I'm not even cutting yet!). I would compare the complexity to an arcade machine, maybe slightly more. On the flip side, building this makes arcades seem so much simpler. ;D
Shortbus:
Thank You System01. I appreciate the input. I've been craving one of these for about 5 years, and know it would be challenging as well as expensive, but the coolness factor of having one of these is priceless, the possibilities are endless.
I've been starting to read the free forums and in an information gathering state, which, if it's anything like building an arcade cab, is a never-ending process, which I don't mind, it's how I fill the gaps of free time, it's great.
Best of luck with your project, bet you can't wait to fire it up and get creating........
mountain:
Mountain Jukebox Kits shipping soon!
I am happy to announce that the jukebox kits are 100% designed and some will be ready to ship once the prototype parts have been fully tested and documented. I am looking to see how much interest there may be. There will be two versions of the design available, one that rotates and one that is stationary. There will be 3 versions, or levels, of each kit to choose from depending on what the end user may need based on their skill level and budget.
Here are the models that will be available.
SLV1 - Stationary Model Level 1 - $99.00
SLV2 - Stationary Model Level 2 - $299.00
SLV3 - Stationary Model Level 3 - TBD
RLV1 - Rotating Model Level 1 - $149.00
RLV2 - Rotating Model Level 2 - $349.00
RLV3 - Rotating Model Level 3 - TBD
The first available kits will be the base models, SLV1 and RLV1. These kits are meant for those who want the basic Mountain Jukebox design elements, but would rather do a lot of the labor themselves, opening the door for modifications and alternative speaker/monitor solutions. No monitor or speaker cutting is included. The rear panel is left blank, other than the marquee shape for venting.
The SLV2 and RLV2 will come with all of the raw materials, unassembled, to make the Mountain Jukebox. Everything is included except the T-Molding. The top, sides, and speaker base (RLV2 only) will be wrapped in vinyl laminate. The Plexiglas face is cut and glued to the front panels. Polishing is not included but will be available at an additional charge. Plans for being able to specify different color combinations are being worked out as well. Who wants a blue faced Mountain Juke? How about a Yellow face/black body for those Steeler fans?? Picking your T-molding will be an easy way to make it your own. The SLV2 and RLV2 will be available soon afterward once I have secured pricing for the additional parts needed. I am still sourcing some of the components determine costs on the the L3 models.
All kit orders will receive a digital template for designing their marquee. Plans for offering a marquee service are in the works. Each kit will come with a color printed instruction manual with detailed step by step instructions.
Example of an RLV2 kit.
Sample taken from the assembly instructions.
Please reply here or send me PM with any questions. Once I am ready to take orders, I will start a thread over in the BST area with more details.
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