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Arcade/Pinball Transformer concept
drventure:
I like the rotating cab idea alot, but, I'm guessing it'd be awfully tough to get it sturdy enough for use. Plus it doesn't leverage the arcade screen very well when in Pinball mode.
The second design seems to have a lot more promise, but benders right, an LCD down there at foot level is just begging to get kicked in. A false front door with a fake coin mech, double hinged to swing around to the side and out of the way would fix that.
The idea definitely has some legs!
Yvan256:
--- Quote from: drventure on July 22, 2009, 01:34:46 pm ---The idea definitely has some legs!
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But only when it's in pinball mode. ;)
Franco B:
Love it :)
I think the second idea is the better one. You would have to have the machine a far way from the wall when in 'arcade mode' and it may look a little strange. I think the second should be easier to pull off too.
I agree with protecting the pinball screen when not in use. I imagine it would be quite heavy to pull out even manually but it would be cool if you could have it swing out at the push of a button with some kind of heavy duty actuator(s) or some kind of radial rack and pinion.
shardian:
--- Quote from: drventure on July 22, 2009, 01:34:46 pm ---
The second design seems to have a lot more promise, but benders right, an LCD down there at foot level is just begging to get kicked in. A false front door with a fake coin mech, double hinged to swing around to the side and out of the way would fix that.
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Good idea. A simple door to protect the pinball monitor.
I was always a huge fan of Monster garage (back when they actually tried to make stuff appear stock), so your idea is really sweet!
As for supporting the VP table, double jointed swing out legs. Every hideway ironing board table in the world has them!
I have another idea though for you to consider:
Imagine hinging the control panel. Unlock the control panel and drop it down just like most metal arcade CP's. Then you would grab a handle on the front of the VP table and pull it up and out of the CP area. Once all the way out, it swings down into place.
This design would solve your safety issue, and would solve the awkward hinging action to get the swing out VP table around the in-place control panel.
Dudeman:
Sweet idea. How about flipping that VP field monitor around the other way so when it is stored it isn't facing out. the pinball buttons and plunger could be hidden behind / underneath the arcade CP. Viewed from the side, the plunger would be at the top, the playfield monitor closest to the floor would ride upwards in tracks to lock at the top close to the arcade CP. i wish I had my CAD program with me to mock something up.
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