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Semi Slim Cabinet Scratch Build (COMPLETE!) with LCD Widescreen, LOTS of pics!
topher0002:
I added a 2x4 along the top of the tv, once again making sure its not going to move.
topher0002:
Time for the control panel. I used the visio stencils found on this site, modified them a bit for my 6 button setup. Ive used this method for all of my cabinets and it works great. I cut the size of the panel first, then layout my controls.
I made a small mistake this time by putting buttons too close to the top of the panel and ended up having to route out the box so the panel would fold down like normal, make sure you have a couple inches of room on all sides so you dont run into this problem.
I put the Menu/Pause on the front instead of the top this time, I think that turned out great. I thought there may be a problem bumping it while playing or something but none at all really.
ChadTower:
Wow, nice amount of pics, keep it up. That will help a few newbies, I'm sure.
topher0002:
Will do, I know pics are literally worth a thousand words when building something, much easier to see then to explain. I will keep them coming.
I put the control panel on the cabinet just to make sure i liked the size and how it sits, etc...everything looked good so i started drilling. Using a 1 1/8 in paddle bit and a corded drill. I suggest using a corded drill so you dont lose RPMS toward the end of drilling and your holes get rough and have tear out due to the battery wearing down.
topher0002:
More control panel pics, trackball from X-Arcade with PS2 Port. I cut the trackball hole by tracing and cutting....drill pilot holes first so you have somwhere to start from inside the lines. I routed out the thickness of the mounting plate later so it would not have to go on top of the acrylic to be used later. You will see pics of that later.
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