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Title: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 10, 2011, 08:14:04 am
some of you might of seen my art thread:

 http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=108054.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=108054.0)

so the next step is the cab :D

just playin' with ideas at the mo.

tell me what you think guys.



(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMAG0112.jpg)
Title: Re: Made some 1/8 scale wooden models to start my Street fighter cab
Post by: HaRuMaN on January 10, 2011, 08:26:47 am
For a street fighter cab, I like the one on the right.
Title: Re: Made some 1/8 scale wooden models to start my Street fighter cab
Post by: Bender on January 10, 2011, 09:50:45 am
1/8th or 1/4 MDF?
Title: Re: Made some 1/8 scale wooden models to start my Street fighter cab
Post by: jipp on January 10, 2011, 11:17:35 am
i like the one on the right :)

chris.
Title: Re: Made some 1/8 scale wooden models to start my Street fighter cab
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 10, 2011, 12:07:26 pm
1/8th or 1/4 MDF?

not sure just yet..... these were just made from scrap i have in the workshop
Title: Re: Made some 1/8 scale wooden models to start my Street fighter cab
Post by: Donkbaca on January 10, 2011, 12:45:15 pm
I like  the one on the right better, but I am more a angle guy than a curve guy when it comes to design
Title: Re: Made some 1/8 scale wooden models to start my Street fighter cab
Post by: opt2not on January 10, 2011, 12:48:35 pm
Looks good. I like the right one better than the Left .

Though I would have gone with replicating a Dynamo cabinet, either Z-back or straight:
(http://www.joystixamusements.com/photos/SF2CHAMP.JPG) (http://www.joystixamusements.com/photos/STREETFIGHTER%203.JPG)

Back then, most Street Fighter kits were installed in dynamo cabinets.
At 1/8th the size, a dynamo cab would look pretty cool!
Title: Re: Made some 1/8 scale wooden models to start my Street fighter cab
Post by: Termin8tor on January 10, 2011, 01:18:45 pm
Its the one on the right for me
Title: Re: Made some 1/8 scale wooden models to start my Street fighter cab
Post by: nintendoid on January 11, 2011, 04:03:05 pm
Looks good. I like the right one better than the Left .

Though I would have gone with replicating a Dynamo cabinet, either Z-back or straight:
(http://www.joystixamusements.com/photos/STREETFIGHTER%203.JPG)

Back then, most Street Fighter kits were installed in dynamo cabinets.
At 1/8th the size, a dynamo cab would look pretty cool!

Yeah I think a dynamo would look great.. I tried to find some plans once but to no joy  :'(
Title: Re: Made some 1/8 scale wooden models to start my Street fighter cab
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 12, 2011, 03:08:11 am
well the woodwork technician marked out one of the side panels today..... looks sweet..... looks like the top right one....... but it doesn't have a flat top.....and that one is dynamo based :)
Title: Re: Made some 1/8 scale wooden models to start my Street fighter cab
Post by: Vulgar Soul on January 12, 2011, 08:58:27 pm
Looks good. I like the right one better than the Left .

Though I would have gone with replicating a Dynamo cabinet, either Z-back or straight:
(http://www.joystixamusements.com/photos/STREETFIGHTER%203.JPG)

Back then, most Street Fighter kits were installed in dynamo cabinets.
At 1/8th the size, a dynamo cab would look pretty cool!

Yeah I think a dynamo would look great.. I tried to find some plans once but to no joy  :'(

Gozer from the Google Sketchup 3D Warehouse has a full size model of the Dynamo cabs.
Title: Re: Made some 1/8 scale wooden models to start my Street fighter cab
Post by: Martijn on January 13, 2011, 03:47:58 am
good luck , i like left but less dept
Title: Re: Made some 1/8 scale wooden models to start my Street fighter cab
Post by: nintendoid on January 13, 2011, 07:45:29 am
Looks good. I like the right one better than the Left .

Though I would have gone with replicating a Dynamo cabinet, either Z-back or straight:

Back then, most Street Fighter kits were installed in dynamo cabinets.
At 1/8th the size, a dynamo cab would look pretty cool!

Yeah I think a dynamo would look great.. I tried to find some plans once but to no joy  :'(

Gozer from the Google Sketchup 3D Warehouse has a full size model of the Dynamo cabs.

Do you have a link or anything?
Title: Re: Made some 1/8 scale wooden models to start my Street fighter cab
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 13, 2011, 02:57:39 pm
good luck , i like left but less dept

oh what an honour!!!.... it was your cab that inspired me to make this one..... :D
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 13, 2011, 02:58:39 pm
Well me and my uncle started to cut tonight....... well i say "we" but tbh i'd kill myself with any power tool!! to watch him work amazes me!...... he's a cabinet  maker by trade! :)

based on a dynamo design with some "extra" touches. its our first build together, and its a no expense spared job :D

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1538.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1539.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1540.jpg)

more to come soon.......
Title: Re: Made some 1/8 scale wooden models to start my Street fighter cab
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 13, 2011, 03:03:41 pm
Looks good. I like the right one better than the Left .

Though I would have gone with replicating a Dynamo cabinet, either Z-back or straight:

Back then, most Street Fighter kits were installed in dynamo cabinets.
At 1/8th the size, a dynamo cab would look pretty cool!

Yeah I think a dynamo would look great.. I tried to find some plans once but to no joy  :'(

Gozer from the Google Sketchup 3D Warehouse has a full size model of the Dynamo cabs.

Do you have a link or anything?

sorry custon plans.... once its finished i'll release them
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jipp on January 13, 2011, 07:38:39 pm
I like the shape.   look forward to future updates.

chris.
Title: Re: Made some 1/8 scale wooden models to start my Street fighter cab
Post by: nintendoid on January 14, 2011, 07:44:20 am
Looks good. I like the right one better than the Left .

Though I would have gone with replicating a Dynamo cabinet, either Z-back or straight:

Back then, most Street Fighter kits were installed in dynamo cabinets.
At 1/8th the size, a dynamo cab would look pretty cool!
Yeah I think a dynamo would look great.. I tried to find some plans once but to no joy  :'(

Gozer from the Google Sketchup 3D Warehouse has a full size model of the Dynamo cabs.

Do you have a link or anything?

sorry custon plans.... once its finished i'll release them


no I meant plans for the dynamo cabinet origianl....

but you cabinet seems to be looking just as good.. haha
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: kingchimp on January 14, 2011, 06:56:55 pm
This is the full collection:  http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/cldetails?mid=4ac3dc12784cb20bd06e6be4f8954ac&prevstart=0 (http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/cldetails?mid=4ac3dc12784cb20bd06e6be4f8954ac&prevstart=0)

SFII in a dynamo is here: http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=88a2ad4d8c34db73e66202687a227eab&prevstart=0 (http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=88a2ad4d8c34db73e66202687a227eab&prevstart=0)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 14, 2011, 07:04:54 pm
back cut to size and bottom edge routered and marked up for two doors, and base cut to size with top front edge routered.

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1545.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1547.jpg)

more soon
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 15, 2011, 12:43:44 pm
things have also started to come in the post also.

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/DSCN0419.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 16, 2011, 05:08:40 pm
some more updates...... some comments would be nice guys :(

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1028.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1029.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1031.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1030.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 18, 2011, 04:49:55 pm
More updates :) but still no comments? :(












(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1033.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1034.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Erik on January 18, 2011, 07:15:03 pm
Looks like it's coming together nicely.  I like the curves at the bottom.  Where are the speaker grills from?
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Donkbaca on January 18, 2011, 07:43:54 pm
I agree, it all looks very clean and straight
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: yotsuya on January 18, 2011, 08:57:42 pm
I like how you have the back as one piece.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 19, 2011, 03:21:56 am
thx for the comments guys, the speaker grills are just from an old set of hifi speakers.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 22, 2011, 08:09:46 am
Here's some more updates.... happy birthday to my uncle who is the master behind the cab build :)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1039.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1040.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1041.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Nephasth on January 22, 2011, 08:42:29 am
I like that hinged keyboard tray.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 22, 2011, 02:10:00 pm
more updates

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1043.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1044.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1049.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: DirtyDachshunds on January 22, 2011, 02:29:10 pm
I also really like the hinged keyboard tray idea.  I wish this thread was around before I started my cab, I woulda done my keyboard tray the same way.

Looking good.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 22, 2011, 02:45:19 pm
thx for the comments guys, feedback means alot so plz keep em comin'
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Nephasth on January 22, 2011, 03:00:48 pm
Are you waiting to cut the t-molding channels in this cab? Or is this not going to have t-molding? I know you asked about red t-molding in another thread, but not sure if it was for this project or another game you might have.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 22, 2011, 03:05:02 pm
yes it going to have t-mould and red like you said.... :)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 28, 2011, 12:34:48 pm
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMAG0116.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: dugg8 on January 28, 2011, 12:40:55 pm
The cabinet looks really nice. I'd really think twice about installing all of those buttons on the control panel......less is much better when it comes to control panels.....IMO
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Nephasth on January 28, 2011, 12:50:29 pm
The cabinet looks really nice. I'd really think twice about installing all of those buttons on the control panel......less is much better when it comes to control panels.....IMO
Agreed.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Donkbaca on January 28, 2011, 12:53:55 pm
Why do you need so many buttons?
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 28, 2011, 01:06:40 pm
i knew i was gonna get roasted for that  ;D bottom three are pinball

8 butons per player n64/ps1/ps2/ps3

1player + start (mame)
2player + start (mame)

middle for HS fe, genre,menu,pause etc etc

my family will use it alot and i want them to be able to use the functions with having to "ask" how to use it.

i dont want to use a shift key as each buttons function is labeled, here's my cp artwork;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/8.png)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 28, 2011, 01:08:42 pm
thinking about i could put the buttons on the bottom of the monitor bezal if that makes sense  :(
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Nephasth on January 28, 2011, 01:15:13 pm
thinking about i could put the buttons on the bottom of the monitor bezal if that makes sense  :(

Not a bad idea.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 28, 2011, 01:18:06 pm
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1053.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1052.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1051.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1050.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Donkbaca on January 28, 2011, 01:33:58 pm
I think the buttons in the middle of the CP would look better if they were on the bezel.

Are you sure you want 8 buttons?  From my experience, console games play better with control pads then joysticks.  But whatever works best for you!
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 28, 2011, 01:50:50 pm
well thx for the opinions guys, gonna look into the bezel buttons :)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Nephasth on January 28, 2011, 01:59:11 pm
How do you like those wheels on your cab? I had an Atari DigDug with similiar wheels. I hated them, it always felt like it was going to get away from me when I was moving it.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: opt2not on January 28, 2011, 02:12:49 pm
Nice clean looking build. Your Uncle's craftsmanship is superb!  :applaud:

my family will use it alot and i want them to be able to use the functions with having to "ask" how to use it.
I'm assuming you mean, "without having to ask how to use it".
This is why it's vital for a more simple CP. The less buttons, the less intimidating it'll look, the less need to figure out what does what.

I personally don't like having mame function buttons. IMO it takes away from the arcade experience. Things like Pause (pausing an arcade game??), Back, Enter, a dedicated button for hyper-spinning? But hey, some people like that granularity of control, and there is no mistake this clearly is a Mame cabinet.

I'd go with the bezel mounting for these buttons if you're going to keep 'em. The cleaner the CP space, the better.
Many folks have gone this route, Kman mounted his to his bezel (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=95205.msg1046518#msg1046518):
(http://www.koskimaki.se/res/MAME/IMG_2347.jpg)

Then of course there's Pixelhugger's fine work (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=13118.msg726462#msg726462):
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=51525.0;attach=83510)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: thecig on January 29, 2011, 09:21:59 am
I really like the look of this cab, like you I was inspired to make my own by seeing Martijn's awesome SF cab.

I'm fairly useless with tools, even tho my dad's a builder and would have all the required tools.  :lol
So instead a mate of a mate is giving me his old cabinet that is just sitting in his garage FOR FREE! Can't wait.

I am very keen to see how u do the art for this cab tho, to see if i can steal some ideas ;)
Good luck, can't wait for more updates.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 29, 2011, 10:06:22 am
artwork is done mate......... check my first post for the link :D
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: thecig on January 29, 2011, 11:18:24 pm
**facepalm**

Can't wait to see how u do the menu buttons on the bezel, i think i'll be doing the same.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 30, 2011, 05:39:42 pm
Made more progress tonight, thought i'd take some pics of some of the "ATTENTION TO DETAIL" of the cab,

CP gonna get cut next along with the marquee, then its time to attack the monitor :D

back of the cab with both doors now fitted. note curved top edge;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1063.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1062.jpg)

CP box test fitted with pics of the beveald cable holes;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1061.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1060.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1058.jpg)

Pics of inside of the cab, mainly of the inside of the doors.

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1059.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1056.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1055.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1054.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 31, 2011, 05:10:35 pm
more updates comments welcome.

locks to keep little fingers out... and some vents that might be painted black;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1075.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1074.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1073.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1071.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1068.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1067.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on February 04, 2011, 05:23:58 pm
pics of exhaust fan outlet on top (120mm)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1081.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1080.jpg)

CP

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1078.jpg)

plz keep the comments coming :D
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on February 06, 2011, 04:30:24 pm
Got screenage!

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1088.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1093.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1094.jpg)

comments plz good or construtive
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Nephasth on February 06, 2011, 06:18:04 pm
Going with scart on this one?
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on February 07, 2011, 01:05:38 pm
yeah vga to scart
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on February 08, 2011, 05:12:22 pm
Screen fitted;

base for thr PCB to sit on :D
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1096.jpg)


(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1097.jpg)


(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1099.jpg)

plz comment
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Nephasth on February 08, 2011, 06:50:27 pm
That looks sharp! I like the shelf/base for the TV's board.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: n88n on February 11, 2011, 11:57:35 am
I love Street Fighter Cabs!  This one looks to be a great one as well.  Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: emphatic on February 11, 2011, 01:33:43 pm
 :applaud:

Looks great!
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on February 13, 2011, 12:00:08 pm
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1102.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1101.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on February 13, 2011, 12:01:42 pm
plz keep the comments coming guys, it means alot.... can't wait to get paint and art work on :D
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Gaston77 on February 15, 2011, 12:46:55 pm
Wow, your cab is looking awesome!
Do you have the plans for this cab since my hands are itching to start project number 2 (my first project was a Neo-Geo cab) and this cab looks SWEEEEET!
How did your uncle make those nice curbs in the woodwork? Truly the hand of a master.
Question; why did you put screws in the bezel(on each corner of the monitor)? Does it serve a purpose or is there another reason that I'm missing?
Because those shiny little bulbs (painted or not) will annoy you when you're hurtling fireballs. Trust me, one of my mistakes.
And I understand the keyboard tray for practical purposes, but I am not a fan of 'em.
Keep em coming and if you have the plans or if you can redirect me to where you got em, I would be grateful!!!
 :applaud: :applaud: :applaud:
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: leapinlew on February 15, 2011, 04:27:41 pm
You might want to revisit the marquee area. If your marquee is going to be the entire width of the cab, the marquee retainer wood you have installed will block the light and create a dark spot where your artwork should be lit.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: leapinlew on February 15, 2011, 04:42:33 pm
Also, like Nephasth said - where is the T-molding slot? Do you plan on cutting a t-mold slot? It's too late now, but you really should cut a t-mold slot early so if you make a massive mistake, you can recut a side. Also, make sure you don't hit a screw or anything which could cause you to lose control of the router.

Looking good.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on February 16, 2011, 08:14:46 am
yes it is having t-mould.....i dont understand why you think its too late now? we have lots of room, and the cab is being dismantled to be painted anyway.... the marque perspex is etched at the ends, works kinda like fibre optics.... so no dark spots. The keyboard tray is a must for me...... the FE isn't final yet so still lots to do.....the tray is hidden and will be hard to see once painted. the "bolts" are used to see if the screen looked ok...... a bezel along with perspex is to follow.

thx for you comments keep em coming.
 :cheers:
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on February 16, 2011, 08:22:25 am
if you have the plans or if you can redirect me to where you got em, I would be grateful!!!
 :applaud: :applaud: :applaud:

its based on a dynamo, but didn't work from plans, just pics. after its done i'll take measurements
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: opt2not on February 16, 2011, 11:02:44 am
yes it is having t-mould.....i dont understand why you think its too late now?

It's too late now, but you really should cut a t-mold slot early so if you make a massive mistake, you can recut a side.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on February 16, 2011, 11:51:28 am
i could recut a side now if i wanted......... you've confused me?  ???  ;D
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: HaRuMaN on February 16, 2011, 12:01:45 pm
i could recut a side now if i wanted......... you've confused me?  ???  ;D

There is a chance you can have a mishap while cutting the t-molding slot, thereby ruining your side.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: leapinlew on February 16, 2011, 12:46:45 pm
i could recut a side now if i wanted......... you've confused me?  ???  ;D

I didn't realize you plan on disassembling for paint. So, even if you screw up a side, or have an issue you should be able to fix it.

However, it just makes sense to slotcut your side before putting any screws in it or anything else. Just ensures you won't have an accident while cutting the slot.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: penjuin on February 16, 2011, 04:25:22 pm
how did you get those edges so consistently bevelled? impressive work.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on February 16, 2011, 04:34:50 pm
thx for the comments guys. sorry, you all confused me LOL.  i was having probs get red t-mould in the uk.... so i started the cab thinking i might not be able to get t-mould. thats why theres no t-slots yet.... the edges are done with a router, and alittle toolin'.

thx for the comments.

Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: SNAAKE on February 22, 2011, 02:17:23 pm
why 8 buttons??

looks good either way. cabinet looks just like the old school dynamo.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on March 01, 2011, 02:34:43 pm
some updates, need to pull my finger out and get some artwork printed now :D ;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1112.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1109.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1113.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1115.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1116.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1118.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1120.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1108.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Gatsu on March 01, 2011, 03:14:59 pm
thats very impressive man. Super super clean and neat looking.

Keep up the great work! It's looking d@mn fine. :applaud:
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jmike on March 02, 2011, 07:06:01 am
 :applaud:  :applaud:
    this thing looks amazing! The attention to detail with every corner/curve really shows your dedication, (I mean even that TV shelf). Can't wait to see what's next.

Take plenty of pics


 :cheers:
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on March 02, 2011, 07:32:01 am
comments like this really mean alot..... we're (we being myself and a business partner) are thinking of starting a cab making company here in the uk..... so comments like this really push us to start..... this cab is the first "arcade" cab that hes made. he being the other business partner..... hes a cabinet maker/carpenter by trader.  And and you can tell.... his work is second to none! and he amazes me everytime i see him work :D

 :cheers: thx for the comments
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Nephasth on March 02, 2011, 09:48:16 am
comments like this really mean alot..... we're (we being myself and a business partner) are thinking of starting a cab making company here in the uk..... so comments like this really push us to start..... this cab is the first "arcade" cab that hes made. he being the other business partner..... hes a cabinet maker/carpenter by trader.  And and you can tell.... his work is second to none! and he amazes me everytime i see him work :D

 :cheers: thx for the comments

Uncle turned business partner :)
Your hobby is already starting to affect the lives of those around you. Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: VanillaGorilla on March 05, 2011, 12:31:28 pm
I like many aspects of your cabinet, good work so far!  :applaud: Yor finishing details are nice with the rounded edges everywhere..

Few things I would reconsider though;


Reduce the amount of overhang on your control panel. The overage has no purpose, and just makes the monitor look smaller. If it was usable surface area, that would be different....

Player 2's button layout should be rotated slightly counter-clockwise, or it may be VERY uncomfortable to play when standing side by side. Since P2 stands slightly right of center, his right hand will have to rotate uncomfortably to the right to compensate for standing off-square, causing a hard bend at the wrist. I figured I'd at least mention this since you haven't drilled anything yet. I understand that symmetry is 'pretty', but with an 8-button layout, you really should reconsider your ergonomics a bit more (especially if you plan on bringing these to market). There is also too much spacing between the buttons. You would need GIANT hands to take advantage of your current layout. You also need to move player 1&2 further apart. It looks like there is only about an inch between P1's buttons and P2's joystick...That will make you sorry.

Have you ever visited slagcoin.com? they have great layout templates there...
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on March 05, 2011, 05:31:35 pm
thx for the comments i'll check the site out, i'v also changed the CP

fiited some CP latches aswell as the bezel, tinted perspex to follow, for people without a good eye.. the control panels shape has changed also;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1121.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1123.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1126.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1127.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on March 12, 2011, 06:38:33 am
Got the t cutter today :D uncle couldn't wait to cut it! (note how dark it is outside!)

just paint, artwork and the eletrics next

here are the pics;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1129.jpg)

CP Cut, (its cut high so when the plexi glass is fitted it will sit flush...... bottom is beveled and will be painted black

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1133.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1132.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1135.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on March 18, 2011, 09:45:20 pm
some more updates.... feels like we're getting closer now.... any comments welcome :D;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1139.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1140.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1144.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1145.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1146.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1147.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1149.jpg)

Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: VanillaGorilla on March 19, 2011, 12:17:04 am
Thats looking really sharp. Don't ya just love that feeling when you cant wait to do something! Thats what the hobby is about. Looks like you are enjoying your work, and I see you visited slagcoin, good choice on the layouts. Is that the astro city layout? If so, are you using the different p1 & p2 layouts? I was surprised at the subtle differences between the two in terms of spacing, and now having drilled them, its amazing how well they fit your fingers.

I made a panel before where I used only the p1 layout for both players, and it felt like your wrist was gonna break after a while if you were in the p2 position..Thinking back, it definitely gave me the upper hand in Street fighter 4 when I had friends over to play! >:D
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: joelea on March 21, 2011, 06:35:04 am
I'm about 90% finished on my cab and this thread has made me want to scrap it and start again.

Those rounded edges and neat wood work all round are an inspiration to me.

When the moon is not full and I've rehearsed my spiel, I'll try and talk the missus round to giving me some "garage" time again  ;D
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Woodshop Flunky on March 22, 2011, 01:51:19 pm
This is looking good.  Where did you get your Marquee retainer.  The stuff I've seen looks like it has a much larger radius than what you have.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Erik on March 31, 2011, 07:58:04 pm
update plz

i'm dying to see how t-molding looks around those beveled edges of the control panel
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on April 01, 2011, 06:41:47 am
thx for the kick up the arse guys... lol  i'm gonna get some paint at the weekend.... get it painted..... almost got the artwork printed.... then the tmould will go on.....

it isn't a "Marquee retainer". its a kitchen worktop edge strip :) and ALLOT cheaper then a marguee retainer, even tho its the same thing lol
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on April 01, 2011, 05:39:09 pm
got the paint tonight... so will be painted soon..... here's some pics of the perpex being cut on the cp

plz keep the comments coming thx;

excess perspex
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1151.jpg)

el toolio
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1152.jpg)

like a glove
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1153.jpg)

trial fit to see it t-barb is flush with top....... it is :D
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1155.jpg)

underside showing bevaled edge will be painted black also;
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1159.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Nephasth on April 01, 2011, 05:48:19 pm
like a glove
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1153.jpg)

No. Like socks on a rooster. Lookin' good!
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on April 05, 2011, 04:49:57 pm
socks on a rooster? not heard that one before lol
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: javeryh on April 05, 2011, 05:41:15 pm
Make sure you sand and polish the edge of the plexiglas - it will really give it a "professional" look and you will be amazed at the difference (the router always leaves scuff marks along the edge).

Can you post more pics/details on how you are planning to access the hinges inside your CP?  I see the (hidden) holes for your hands to get in there but how do you get to them?  Does the entire CP come off first?

Finally, how are you going to power on your TV when you power on the computer - is that going to be an issue?

This thing is looking really sharp - I can't wait to see some art on there.   :cheers:
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Nephasth on April 05, 2011, 06:32:01 pm
socks on a rooster? not heard that one before lol

What? You don't keep socks on your roosters across the pond? ;D
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on April 06, 2011, 02:13:16 pm
no we dont lol  :lol

the latches for the control panel are easily gotten to via the front "door" or via the keyboard draw....

the tv will be powered via a two stage switch from on top of the cab..... first powers the pc.... second stage powers the tv..... the scart to vga is wired to auto switch to AV (although this hasn't been tested yet)

not sure if the power switch for both the pc and tv can be on the same parallel wired switch...... if that makes sense...... but i'll look more into this as i get there.

thx for the comments
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on April 06, 2011, 02:14:44 pm
hear show the cp catches in more detail

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1121.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1123.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Nephasth on April 06, 2011, 02:55:14 pm
not sure is the power switch for both the pc and tv can be on the same parallel wired switch...... if that makes sense...... but i'll look more into this as i get there.

I have wondered this myself and thought it would be best to use a DPDT or DPST momentary switch to keep the circuits seperate. However, I couldn't find a DPDT or DPST microswitch that would fit on the end of an arcade button, so if you want an arcade button for the power button, this wouldn't work. But if you're flexible you can probably find a DPDT or DPST momentary switch/button that wouldn't look half bad.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Donkbaca on April 06, 2011, 02:58:38 pm
You can always use a smart strip to power on the TV when the computer is turned on, or vice versa
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: javeryh on April 06, 2011, 03:13:40 pm
You can always use a smart strip to power on the TV when the computer is turned on, or vice versa

That's only if the TV has an actual on and off switch though, right?  My 19" bedroom TV will not turn on from a light switch, for example.  If I turn it off, the only way to turn it back on is to press the power button.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Donkbaca on April 06, 2011, 03:23:38 pm
There are ways to fix that.  One way is to keep the power button pressed down.  Then it should work with the switch  >:D

Also, you could set the power switch so that the TV is the main, and set the bios on the computer to wake on power.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on April 06, 2011, 04:43:03 pm
would this mean the tv was always on??? even on a black screen it would still be lit?
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Ond on April 06, 2011, 05:13:43 pm
Just read this thread through.  Nice router work and curves, very pleasing to look at.

 :cheers:

Ond
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on April 06, 2011, 07:08:58 pm
ah thx man :D

thinking of putting a site together...with a blog etc etc... space invaders cab next... then a cocktail..... just ideas tho at the mo.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on April 07, 2011, 04:02:50 pm
More updates, just alittle more attention to detail things really...... didn't like how you could see the top of the CP box when the lid was open..... so tmould fixed that :D .

take self circumcision tool;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1165.jpg)

cut some slots;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1162.jpg)

test fitted :D;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1164.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: NauticaLNaughT on April 20, 2011, 09:38:19 pm
Loving this cabinet so far, it's given me some good ideas for my first build.  I'm making a shopping list and was hoping you could tell me what different types and size router bits were used?
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on April 21, 2011, 07:26:53 pm
Loving this cabinet so far, it's given me some good ideas for my first build.  I'm making a shopping list and was hoping you could tell me what different types and size router bits were used?

here you go....

1638 4 wing 1.6mm slot cutter - 1644 18mm guided ovolo cutter - 1647 guided twin flute trimmer - 1649 9mm guided ovolo cutter

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1649.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1647.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1644.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1638.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on May 11, 2011, 04:38:52 pm
More updates, cp to follow...

ignore the shadow in the marquee, don’t have the tubes fitted yet... using a make-shift tripod flood light shining into the back of the cab :D

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1170.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1172.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1174.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1175.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1176.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1177.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1179.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: SNAAKE on May 13, 2011, 12:46:03 pm
what kind of marquee retainer is that? the top one looks thin(better) than standard happ stuff. either way everything looks good. cant wait for the final pix :cheers:
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on May 14, 2011, 02:23:36 pm
some more updates, started to paint also;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1183.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1182.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1180.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1181.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1184.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1185.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on May 15, 2011, 05:41:34 am
my photographic skills are poor, so this is just a teaser...just a mock-up. more to follow

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1188.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on May 16, 2011, 02:18:20 pm
another mock up shot!.......

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1192.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1191.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: DirtyDachshunds on May 16, 2011, 02:25:53 pm
Looking sharp.  I like the bright colors
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on May 21, 2011, 05:05:21 pm
started to paint, fitted lights but was worried about hot spots...... looks great better than i thought it would!

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1198.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1197.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on May 23, 2011, 05:05:19 pm
more paintage and exhaust fan guards fitted

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1202.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1200.jpg)

comments welcome.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: emphatic on May 23, 2011, 06:04:50 pm
Paint job looks very good!  :cheers:
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: opt2not on May 23, 2011, 06:46:29 pm
Looks like a fine job so far. I'm still skeptical of the possible marquee shadows on the sides from those framing blocks. I would have taken the advice of your fellow byoac'rs here and removed those. But you should post some pictures of it lit up with the installed lights, to silence the skeptics like me.

How heavy is the cabinet? Looks like a lot of  wood in this build, which could make this thing a beast in weight.

Also, like SNAAKE asked, what are you using for the retainers? The top one looks cool being so thin.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on May 24, 2011, 03:55:19 am
the marquee retainer is a kitchen worktop edge strip......
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on May 29, 2011, 12:58:44 pm
little update :D

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1205.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1204.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on June 01, 2011, 06:20:54 am
little update

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1207.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: mgb on June 01, 2011, 06:10:52 pm
This is looking freakin' nice, great attention to detail.  :applaud:
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on June 04, 2011, 05:14:16 pm
here you can see the right side (player 2) right pinball fliper (left red button) and nudge (right red button).

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1217.jpg)

here the front pinball plunger button and front nudge.

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1215.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on June 06, 2011, 04:56:11 pm

more mock up updates...... almost done building the cab now, just the CP box to paint and the sideart to fit..... then on with the wiring! :thrasher:

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1218.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1220.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1221.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1223.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Martijn on June 07, 2011, 06:25:23 am
looking good there Jahilton, i like the tv table shape :)

i can see u use same sort of marquee holder like i did, but you placed it on top of te speaker panel, if you want to hide it, you could make a 45 degree angel on the speaker panel with a trim bit and then mount the strip on top of that , then you wont see the marquee holder that much.

like i did here

(http://www.vogtschmidtoutdoorcenter.nl/akira/cpg130/albums/userpics/10007/IMG_4377~0.JPG)

keep it up!  :cheers:
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on June 07, 2011, 08:15:28 am
thx for the comments martiijn,

i'd like to thank you for the motivation behind this build...... i would of never built a cab if it wasn't for yours! thx!! Already draftin' plans for the "Space invaders" cab :D!

Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: McFlyDMC12 on June 07, 2011, 02:59:18 pm
more paintage and exhaust fan guards fitted

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1200.jpg)

I absolutely love the paint job on your cab. What kind of paint did you use? It sort of looks like a matt/flat textured finish (which I'd like for my own cab someday).

Keep up the good work! Very inspirational!  :cheers:
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on June 07, 2011, 06:21:25 pm
just the CP box to paint and drill now...... then shes off to the living room..... and the wiring will begin. cut hole for the admin controls...... i hate shift keys sorry.... and a "power" button up top..... the button is just a test fit.... a black one will be used.

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1227.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1224.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: kalars123 on June 07, 2011, 11:31:45 pm
just the CP box to paint and drill now...... then shes off to the living room..... and the wiring will begin. cut hole for the admin controls...... i hate shift keys sorry.... and a "power" button up top..... the button is just a test fit.... a black one will be used.

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1227.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zTHr3P4h0qg/TcC4IxfxbXI/AAAAAAAAACg/zXw-4suV5bU/s320/guinness-brilliant.jpg)

I did this about 3 seconds after i saw this, it's been killing me where to put my PC power switch.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on June 08, 2011, 03:31:23 am

I absolutely love the paint job on your cab. What kind of paint did you use? It sort of looks like a matt/flat textured finish (which I'd like for my own cab someday).

Keep up the good work! Very inspirational!  :cheers:

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=11477515&fh_location=//catalog01/en_GB/categories%3C{9372013}/categories%3C{9372030}/categories%3C{9372120}/specificationsProductType=emulsions (http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=11477515&fh_location=//catalog01/en_GB/categories%3C{9372013}/categories%3C{9372030}/categories%3C{9372120}/specificationsProductType=emulsions)

not sure why it looks grey in the pics...... uk based company also.

two coats with a brush then a 3rd coat with a roller.... let the paint go alittle tacky so the roller pulls up the paint so that you get the texture effect.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on June 09, 2011, 04:50:18 pm
ok the cab is at home now.... the workshop looks strange with her there (decided its a girl BTW)

first sorry about the pics..... i had to use my phone...... dont do it any favs if im honest...... but i just had the share them!

test hardware to test the screen really..... then i couldn't help myself and started fitting buttons lol;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMAG0006.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMAG0005.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMAG0004.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMAG0003.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMAG0007.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMAG0008.jpg)

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Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: nintendoid on June 12, 2011, 09:16:51 am
is that HYPERSPIN your using as the frontend?? if not, what is it??
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Hunk_4TH on June 12, 2011, 04:18:03 pm
It's definitely Hyperspin  :P
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on June 12, 2011, 05:39:48 pm
yes it is hyperspin... its great!
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: gbeef on June 13, 2011, 11:52:45 am
coming along really nice. There some awesome SF cabs on here.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on June 13, 2011, 05:31:22 pm
thx :D more updates;

Ok some more updates..... fitted the sticks of joy and buttons to the CP..... Cp box is still in paint so pics with the CP on the arcade are just mockup so the angle and height is wrong in the pics.....i've started to smile now when i walk into the room :D

sorry for some of the pics (phone)

would love to hear your comments.....

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMGP0589.jpg)

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(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMGP0596.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_20110613_220111.jpg)

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Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Martijn on June 14, 2011, 05:44:27 am
Nice clean job on the control panel :applaud: In my oppinion a bit to large compared to the cab, but the artwork and plexy finish really makes it nice

almost there  ;)

maybe make 2nd player buttons yellow?
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on June 14, 2011, 06:05:41 am
the CP box isn't finished and not fitted in the pics..... i'll take more pics maybe tonight...... does look huge in the pics... but its at the wrong angle and too low...... just a trail fit... again thx for them comments
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on June 14, 2011, 05:05:53 pm
more updates:

CP box fitted along with CP. to be removed for sideart install.... machine works now... but again still waiting on cablin' :(

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_20110614_215154.jpg)

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(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_20110614_215336.jpg)

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(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_20110614_215428.jpg)

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Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on June 15, 2011, 12:32:25 pm
was having a few probs with the rgb to scart switching to the AV..... made this little gadget....

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1232.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1233.jpg)

here:s the result!

http://s219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/?action=view&current=MyMovie-1.mp4 (http://s219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/?action=view&current=MyMovie-1.mp4)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on June 21, 2011, 06:26:53 pm
started to do some of the CP.... its sooooo slow at this point.... snip snip cut cut zzzzzzzz

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_20110621_184842.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_20110621_230813.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_20110621_230819.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: emb on June 21, 2011, 11:22:47 pm
Very nice wiring job!
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on June 26, 2011, 06:02:31 pm
Thx for the comments guys, some more updates;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1237.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1239.jpg)

com cables;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1240.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1241.jpg)

signal cable:

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1243.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1242.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1245.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1247.jpg)

guess the game?

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1253.jpg)

all for now thx
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: emphatic on June 26, 2011, 06:10:32 pm
Guess the game? You're kidding, right?  :blah: Super-clean wiring. Kudos.  :applaud:
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on June 26, 2011, 06:25:30 pm
Guess the game? You're kidding, right?  :blah: Super-clean wiring. Kudos.  :applaud:

yeah your right!!! its sonic! yeay  :lol
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: segalee on June 27, 2011, 03:39:47 pm
hope u release the plans for this after wonderfull looking cab
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Woodshop Flunky on June 28, 2011, 10:03:02 am
+1 on the wiring job.

Cab looks great!  :applaud:
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: segalee on June 29, 2011, 05:58:16 pm
what did you use to clip the cable ties to?
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: HaRuMaN on July 01, 2011, 10:25:57 am
what did you use to clip the cable ties to?

You can buy them at Home Depot / Lowes in the electrical section.  I forget what they are called.  They have self-adhesive backs.
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Donkbaca on July 01, 2011, 11:17:40 am
 they are zip tie anchors, they are right next to the zip ties
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on July 01, 2011, 11:46:33 am
yep thats them  ;D
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on August 01, 2011, 09:48:02 am
ok so started to get more time to start the arcade again... reason i've not been updating much.........................

Im a DADDY!!!!

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/21.jpg)

more of the arcade, sorry again for my crap pics and all the dust!;

sound amp fitted.... wiring still WIP here so alittle messy;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1254.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1255.jpg)

speakers:

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1256.jpg)

player start button leds wired;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1259.jpg)

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(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1271.jpg)

computer power and light switch fitted and wired;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1264.jpg)

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pc build done;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1272.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Donkbaca on August 01, 2011, 12:10:05 pm
Congrats on the new addition! :applaud:
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Woodshop Flunky on August 01, 2011, 03:38:19 pm
Your tiniest project is the neatest!  Congrats!   :applaud:
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on August 13, 2011, 06:16:46 am
Sorry for the lack of updates guys, new babies really take lots of your time :D shes great tho and can already to a 8 hit combo of street fighter 2! :proud:

anyway.... here's just alittle theme i made to match the look of the cabs artwork...... finished the cp wiring now..... just need to add the side art and waiting for my arcade VGA now :dancing2:

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/MyThemeSnapshot-1.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on August 16, 2011, 05:49:30 am
Intro vid made :D thx circo0

[YOUTUBE:2XNjv8wqUbU]
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on October 03, 2011, 05:09:13 pm
not been able to work on the cab for a while..... my daughter has taken most of my free time...... although shes at the age where she can play tetris now!

had some probs with the sound amp picking up FM radio..... thats sorted now.... fitted a new amp..... alittle vid also;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/303844_10150305373771723_546966722_8465968_964225806_n.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/DSCN0671.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/DSCN0670.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/DSCN0673.jpg)

clicky movie below..... not sure how to inbed

 (http://s219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/?action=view&current=MyMovie-2.mp4)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on October 26, 2011, 01:22:19 pm
Sounds coming from my livingroom woke me up today...... came do to find this...... made me laugh.... Mrs playin' Tekken LOL

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/296818_10150880345105048_610090047_21131860_1915130754_n.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: gbeef on October 26, 2011, 01:56:33 pm
looking good so far very nice attention to details.
Can't wait to see that side art
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on November 04, 2011, 03:57:00 pm
Just alittle demo of where im at.... not got N64 in the list as i have not wired the pads in yet...... sorry for the crap quality...... and the mrs yellin' at me!!!

 (http://s219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/?action=view&current=MyMovie-3.mp4)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: ripperman on November 05, 2011, 09:20:29 am
was having a few probs with the rgb to scart switching to the AV..... made this little gadget....

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1232.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMG_1233.jpg)

here:s the result!

http://s219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/?action=view&current=MyMovie-1.mp4 (http://s219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/?action=view&current=MyMovie-1.mp4)

Bit of a strange one this but is there any chance you could post in more detail how you went about wiring your little rgb to scart dongle. Your cab is excellent by the way, you’re progress all along as mimicked my own so its been an interesting read!
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on November 14, 2011, 06:21:17 pm
Got the sideart done..... bed time now sorry for the fussy pics low light levels...... to say im happy is an understatement..... pics speak a million words!

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMGP0601.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMGP0602.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMGP0603.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMGP0606.jpg)

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(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/IMGP0608.jpg)

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Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on November 15, 2011, 02:10:52 pm
no comments guys, im still smilin' !
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: borals on November 15, 2011, 08:48:19 pm
Cab is blowing my mind  :dizzy:
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on November 16, 2011, 07:52:08 am
Cab is blowing my mind  :dizzy:

 :cheers:
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on November 24, 2011, 04:44:29 pm
DONE!
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:cheers: would just like to say thx to my uncle "Peter Elmes" because without his very skilled hands..... this wouldn't of even happened..... what started as just an idea..... became an expensive hobby..... THANK YOU :) :adore:

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Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on November 27, 2011, 05:46:20 pm
Got a showcase site up and running

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/jahilton2002/th_PALOGO.png) (http://www.premierarcades.com)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: Seith on November 27, 2011, 07:13:28 pm
Very clean looking build!  Love the finished product!
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: dextercf on January 21, 2012, 09:33:04 am
Lovely build dude!
Pretty gfx, clean cuts, all over a nice cab!

-0,003 points for the "box cp". Something about that large top-board and the sharp corners on the box underneath that doesn't fit the rest of the cab. No biggy tho!
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: jahilton2002 on January 21, 2012, 09:48:52 am
thx for the feedback, we changed the design on the second cab ;D

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=116374.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=116374.0)
Title: Re: WIP Street fighter cab started :D
Post by: amurda99x on January 21, 2012, 09:55:52 am
Dude your cab from start to finish is awesome. Everything u did was outrageous and neat; from your wiring all the way to your side art. Congrats man!

This is actually only my 2nd post....I just joined this forum and now reading "build your own arcade" trying to get my knowledge about this --BINGO! Either that, or I was attempting to say "before" but it was too many letters to type-- I get cracking, but I just hope mine can even come half as close as yours and I'll be happy!