Tilt mechanisms, part II
I'm using those little mercury tilt switches I mentioned several posts back. Actually I got the idea from a different pincab thread around here, can't find it right off though. Great little switches!
The idea is to mount 3, one for left, right and the last for the forward nudge.
But I wanted to be able to adjust them from the OUTSIDE of the cabinet, since my CP doesn't hinge up. Plus I figured it'd be a good way to add some good ol' brass steampunky bling that was functional as well as easy on the eyes!
Soooo, here's shot of the forward nudge adjuster from the outside. It's the little knob just right of the pinball shooter.
And here it is from the inside, nothing complex just some nuts and toothed washers to give it some friction grip
I did something similar for the left and right adjusters, but mounted them next to my plasma globe. and soldered the clock hands on.
and then countersunk those numbers so everything looks all nice and tidy.
Finally, I drilled holes for my "Finger Guards" and hammered them into place.
All said and done, I ended up with this...
I think it turned out pretty nice, and it's actually functional to boot, so it ain't just "gears glued on for effect"
Now I can put my CP back in place and finish out the Monitor rotation mech and my nixie tubes!