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Unnamed bartop project - WIP Small update 2-7-09
stephenp1983:
Nothing really spectacular like a lot of builds here, but I think its coming together nicely. This is a CNC'd bartop I purchased from Cronin (http://www.ccarcades.com/). It was the same price as Mameroom's bartop kit, but I liked this design more and it gave me the option to chose a color other than black. Here's what I have so far:
1 - u360 balltop
8 - ultralux buttons, clear with white insert and blue led
1 - pac drive for the led's
1 - 2 1/4 blue translucent happs trackball
17 inch lcdsmall form factor P4 pc.
What's left -
1. Choose a theme :)
2. Mount the USB speakers and purchase grill covers
3. Setup the PC
4. Get some plexi cut and measure for a bezel
5. Order some fans and fan covers for air flow
6. Get a new back cut that is more sturdy.
I think the white inserts with the white tmolding really turned out nice. The blue led's which I'll show later look good as well:
Here is a shot at the wiring, again pretty messy but it works. This is my first time wiring an intereface board (pac drive) so I'm just happy its working correctly:
Another picture of the front:
Picture of the side:
Another close up of the monitor to the side:
View of the monitor:
Back view:
Closeup of the control panel:
Other thoughts:
I am debating on whether to place a tt2 spinner where the third button on the top is located. I am using the u360 button harness, and forgot it only supported 8 buttons, so that one really isn't functioning right now. I am afraid the spinner will be too close to the monitor, but haven't decided yet.
beastathon:
Really nice and sleek. Can't wait to see it finished.
What are the specs of the PC that you're using?
stephenp1983:
I haven't decided on the pc yet. Its either going to be a small form face dell optiplex gx240 which has an older p4 1.8ghz processor and 512 ram or a slightly newer decased HP p4. I'll probably go with the dell as it fits rather nicely.
Atleast I got one comment after 123 views :)
stephenp1983:
Ok, maybe some people can give their options on a couple of things:
1. Does anyone think there will be enough spacing for a spinner where the center top button currently is? I'm afraid when I put the plexi in, it will be too close to be functionable.
2. Does anyone know if Lowes or some place similar will cut a custom peice of wood for me. I'd like to just get a 18x18 inch piece of 5/8 mdf cut for the back. I'd rather not buy an entire sheet for just a small piece.
Oh also I order http://www.nicemite.com/LightmiteTB/images/complete2.JPG today in order to light the trackball. Should plug into the pac drive without an issue.
IG-88:
Looks like it may be a little tight in there for a spinner. Depends on the size of the knob I suppose. I'd go ahead and try it. If it doesn't work you can always use it on another project.
I'm not sure about Lowes, but Home Depot and Menards sell pre-cut pieces of ply and mdf and particle board ect.. in 24"x24" pieces. Fairly cheaply too. I've made a couple bartops out of this stuff alone. Since it's the back you can use cheaper material seeings as no one will be looking at it. I think they even sell pine in precut sizes also. Glued up to make larger widths. Try looking over in the shelving area.
By the way fine looking cab. Sorry I didn't say earlier, but I have been following the thread :P
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