Author Topic: The Royal Flush Arcade (Read 34931 times)

spOOf · « **Reply #40 on:** July 18, 2009, 08:06:30 am »

The TurboTwist 2 arrived (as well as my SmartStrip and LCD monitor mount). It took me a bit to get the TT2 working because of stupidity on my part, but now it's smooth sailing! The TT2 works beautifully. It was a little smaller on top than I thought it would be. I got the domed black top. I knew the bottom had a small footprint, but the top seemed smaller also.

But after playing a few games with it, I forgot all of that. Plays perfectly. Love it!

spOOf · « **Reply #41 on:** July 19, 2009, 03:15:48 pm »

Just made a huge order:
16 buttons (including 1 player & 2 player start)
U-Trak - cueball white with USB hookup
Mini-Pac (standard with wiring harness)
2 UltraStik 360s (black, oval)
2 U360s long handle shafts
2 cup holders

Can't wait for them to arrive!!!

spOOf · « **Reply #42 on:** July 27, 2009, 05:14:43 pm »

All parts arrived and I'm still sorting through them. Put 2 layers of primer and sanding on the cab. Having a hard time finding 5/8 wood. Please see my question in the woodworking forum about particleboard: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=94747.0

Otherwise, things are cruising along...

javeryh · « **Reply #43 on:** July 27, 2009, 05:41:00 pm »

You do not need 5/8" material for the control panel. Just use 3/4" and bevel the edge on the bottom (45 degrees) and paint it black. You will not be able to see or notice the beveled edge once the t-molding is installed. Knievel was the first person I saw who does this on his CPs and it works great.

spOOf · « **Reply #44 on:** July 27, 2009, 08:20:36 pm »

I noticed this in searching and have it as my backup plan. But I am horrible at woodworking and own virtually no tools. I have to borrow the ones I'm using. So, by going with 3/4, I will have to get an additional bit I assume to do the beveled edge, plus I'll have to route the bottom of the panel for all of my non-button controls.

Was trying to avoid doing lots of extra woodworking when I'm terrible at it. Thanks for the tip though. I have seen these as an alternative and they look great. I may have to bite the bullet on it though.

spOOf · « **Reply #45 on:** August 04, 2009, 04:02:51 pm »

I found 5/8 MDF and will pick it up this week. If my bits come in the mail, I should be doing lots of wood work this weekend. If not, I'll find something to do!

The quick design I did in Photoshop for the splash screen:

Kman-Sweden · « **Reply #46 on:** August 05, 2009, 03:36:33 am »

About those tamperproof screws...
Before I found a bit to open SNES cartridges I melted the tip of a plastic pen and while it was warm and soft I just pressed it down against the screw and when it cooled I had a perfect imprint and if opened the cartridges nicely.

spOOf · « **Reply #47 on:** August 05, 2009, 09:28:16 am »

Quote from: Kman_Sweden on August 05, 2009, 03:36:33 am

About those tamperproof screws...
Before I found a bit to open SNES cartridges I melted the tip of a plastic pen and while it was warm and soft I just pressed it down against the screw and when it cooled I had a perfect imprint and if opened the cartridges nicely.

Cool idea! Not sure if that would've worked for me or not. 2 of mine were extremely tight and in an awkward spot. It took me awhile to get them to turn.

Thanks for the tip.

spOOf · « **Reply #48 on:** August 06, 2009, 11:45:46 pm »

This is the layout I'm thinking of using:

The top layer, in order, is plyr 1 start, plyr 1 coin, spinner ........... pause, plyr 2 start, plyr 2 coin, exit

Things look off for some reason in the spacing for the joys/buttons/trackball. I can't figure out why. I've gone over the math several times. Maybe it's just an optical illusion or something. Here's what I did:

The panel is 38.5"w x 15"h. The bottom of the trackball and the bottom of the lowest button for each player is exactly 6 inches from the bottom of the panel edge (for hand/arm support, as well as allowing steering wheel clamp on). The center of the player 1 joy is 4.5" from left edge. The last player 2 button is 4.5" from right edge. From joy to button on both players equals 6.75". So, from edge to last plyr 1 button is 11.25. And from edge to player 2 joy is 11.25. That means it's 8 inches from the middle of last plyr 1 button to center of trackball and 8 inches from middle of plyr 2 joy to center of trackball.

Everything should be perfectly aligned and centered. But it looks off, doesn't it? I think it's just because the joystick throws it off.

Thoughts?

spOOf · « **Reply #49 on:** August 06, 2009, 11:47:39 pm »

Look at the attached version for a better idea of what I mean. Maybe it's just the extra lines around the joy that makes it looks smaller?

Anyway, what do you guys think of this layout?

Gamester · « **Reply #50 on:** August 07, 2009, 01:16:26 am »

What do you plan to use as the "fire" button when you're playing games with the spinner? The ergonomics of trying to use the P1 buttons might be a little weird. I followed the lead of many others on this site and actually put two buttons next to my spinner. At the very least, you should do a mock up and see what it feels like.

Looks like you're off to a good start...

spOOf · « **Reply #51 on:** August 07, 2009, 01:20:25 am »

It looked like several people just used the player 1 buttons for firing. But your're right, I should try this out and see. I certainly have room for it.

spOOf · « **Reply #52 on:** August 09, 2009, 11:47:08 am »

I've made some decent progress. Panel cut out and I rounded the front corners. I actually used a belt sander for this and it worked great. All of my plexi pieces are now cut. Speaker panel cut. And I got part of the bezel done. Also mounted the monitor. Things are going well.

I have a question about how to cut the trackball hole (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=95165.msg1001365). Any suggestions?

severdhed · « **Reply #53 on:** August 12, 2009, 02:59:44 pm »

3 1/4" hole saw works great for the utrak

spOOf · « **Reply #54 on:** August 12, 2009, 04:22:18 pm »

Quote from: Gamester on August 07, 2009, 01:16:26 am

What do you plan to use as the "fire" button when you're playing games with the spinner? The ergonomics of trying to use the P1 buttons might be a little weird. I followed the lead of many others on this site and actually put two buttons next to my spinner. At the very least, you should do a mock up and see what it feels like.

Looks like you're off to a good start...

I did a mockup and playing the player 1 fire button felt fine. So I drilled my button holes as is in my layout example. Still need to do the trackball hole (thanks severdhed for the info). And, I still need to do all holes in my plexi. I did a couple practice holes in a scrap piece of plexi and it didn't go great using my fostner bit. I'm thinking I'll go with your method of drilling a small hole and using the flush trim router bit to shave the rest off.

spOOf · « **Reply #55 on:** August 12, 2009, 04:23:07 pm »

Also, looking to vectorize the cards part of my image. I have a post in the artwork forum about that.

Gamester · « **Reply #56 on:** August 12, 2009, 06:01:36 pm »

Glad to hear things are moving along. Hope you're photographing your progress... picture's worth a thousand words.

spOOf · « **Reply #57 on:** August 13, 2009, 02:35:34 pm »

My 6-year-old is my official photographer

She's been helping me with little things, but this job got her away from the power tools and painting but she still gets to be involved. I just need to post the pics online!

Gamester · « **Reply #58 on:** October 20, 2009, 03:09:27 pm »

Any updates spOOf? Pics?? You've left us hanging for over two months now.

spOOf · « **Reply #59 on:** November 06, 2009, 10:58:02 am »

Quote from: Gamester on October 20, 2009, 03:09:27 pm

Any updates spOOf? Pics?? You've left us hanging for over two months now.

Ugh! Right you are! Sorry, yes, I've definitely been making progress. The entire cab is now painted. All t-molding is in, save the control panel. Wood work is 99% complete. All plexi cut. I had a tough time cutting out my bezel and I luckily stumbled on the idea of painting the plexi. I did that and it turned out awesome (much better than I could ever cut it). Speakers are mounted. Monitor mounted. Things that I'm currently working on/still need to do.

Artwork (I did sketch up work on this already and have an artist friend doing it in Illustrator as I type this): design & print
Computer setup (I wiped my old laptop, now I have to set everything up)
Control panel wiring
Attach speaker grill
Attach cupholders
Attach 2 bezel trim pieces
Attach marquee
Attach sideart
Attach and cut CPO
Secure internal components (computer, subwoofer, etc.)
Get photos online!!!

Thanks for checking in, and I promise to get those photos up next week (heading to bachelor party this weekend!)

VanillaGorilla · « **Reply #60 on:** February 10, 2011, 03:36:25 pm »

Did you die at the bachelor party? is it done?!? Wheres the pics?

markronz · « **Reply #61 on:** February 11, 2011, 12:56:53 pm »

Yeah I'd like to see this too! 30 bucks was a sweet deal btw!


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