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jikkjack:
Hello,

I just found this forum and wow!  I wish I had found it sooner.  I am putting together a custom arcade machine and using a couple of designs smashed together, it should look similar to this when I am finished.



There are so many good ideas here...I will definitely try and incorporate some of them in my finishing steps.  I already have a couple of things to change now since I have been reading through some of the threads.  :)

DaOld Man:
Hello jikkjack, and welcome to the board!
There is tons of information here and people are more than happy to help out.
Keeps us posted on your progress!

jikkjack:
Ok.  Here are some construction pics.

Here are the back and sides of the new cabinet:


I am using an old Altec Lansing 5.1 surround system as the audio.  Here is the Subwoofer.  I am using some insulated foam tape to eliminate vibrations.


Sub woofer shelf and tape on the shelf:




The subwoofer feet will give me the perfect off-set from the wall:


In this picture you can see the temporary measurement marks (blue tape) and design that I am *ahemmm* borrowing from:


I am using an old PC case (with plastic removed) as the mounting enclosure:






Here you can see the 19" LCD monitor I will use for display and the 3.5" L/R and Surround Speakers:


Control Panel:


Ignore the overlay as it has been changed a couple of times.

Here is where I am at today:


I am currently wiring up all of the buttons, joysticks and trackball.  I plan on finishing that up this week and will post some shots of the final wiring (front and back).

The next part will be to build the Marquee.  I am doing something a little different with my Marquee.  I am planning to use 4" wooden letters painted silver with 1/2" offset.  I will back light the letters with ice blue LED lights to make it look like the letters are glowing.

Here is the design for the letters:



Once this is all complete, I need to move the electrical outlet and cable outlet down the wall.  This machine will serve as Arcade Machine, Music Jukebox, and Internet TV.

jikkjack:

--- Quote from: DaOld Man on December 09, 2008, 10:08:33 am ---Hello jikkjack, and welcome to the board!
There is tons of information here and people are more than happy to help out.
Keeps us posted on your progress!


--- End quote ---

Thanks DaOld Man!

javeryh:
Welcome to the forums!  I like your design.  How long did it take to put together - it seems like you are moving at lightning speed!   :cheers:

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