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Juke for the Wife ** Materials are arriving **
Kaytrim:
I want to thank everyone for your input on the various software packages. I'd like to close discussion at this point so I can continue with the planning.
I haven't had much time to build the case and it is still in the planning stage. However I do have an idea as to what I want to build. My plans at this point is to make a scaled down version of the old Wurlitzer jukes. Instead of bubble tubes I think I'll go with a chasing LED display and some other flashy lighting. The LEDWiz will come in handy for these plans.
Now that I have the basic shape decided I need to work out the scaling so the hardware components will fit. I have the touch screen (15") and was testing out an old laptop computer. However the old PIII doesn't have enough horsepower to run windows and the juke software at optimal speeds. I may use the laptop later in a bartop MAME machine though. I have a computer speaker system with sub woofer so at least the sound is taken care of. It even has a separate volume control knob that will fit nicely into the control scheme I am looking for.
A few weeks ago I surprised my wife by getting the current hardware mounted on a wall for her birthday so she could get an idea how the system would work. Needless to say she was happy and is looking forward to the completed project.
That's enough for now. I'll continue working on the plans as I have time and materials.
TTFN :cheers:
Kaytrim
Nvts:
Hope to see lots of pictures, as I too am about to start with a Mountain bartop clone if I can pull it off. :)
Kaytrim:
I thought that it was about time for me to dig up this thread of mine with a little update. The plans are near complete so I will disclose the nature of this beast. With the number of knock offs of mountain's design I thought that I would take off on a tangent. My design will be more like the old style Wurlitzer of days gone bye. The shell will be made from MDF but I'll add a walnut veneer and cut some walnut molding for the base. There will also be a light show running up the sides and around the top. I'll be using a LEDWiz for this and either 3 color LEDs or LEDs of 3 different colors to achieve the same effect.
I have the toughest piece of MDF cut. I made some kerf board for the rounded top. I'll try and get a picture of it tonight to show you. I have a few other projects in the works at the same time. Check my blog for more details.
TTFN
Kaytrim
Kaytrim:
I just received a large light weight box via UPS this morning. Inside is the veneers for the jukebox project. The walnut burl looks beautiful. Can't wait to get started on the build. However it will have to wait until next month as the basement needs to be done first. We are hosting the after party for the High School musical "The Wizard of Oz". My oldest daughter is playing Dorthy. She is also a senior this year so last chance to have this kind of fun.
Once that is all done then it is full steam ahead for this Juke and The FrankenMAME rebuild. :afro:
TTFN :cheers:
Kaytrim
mountain:
--- Quote from: Kaytrim on October 24, 2008, 10:44:03 am ---Inside is the veneers for the jukebox project
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How about some :pics
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