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Main => Project Announcements => Topic started by: chuck78 on April 30, 2012, 08:56:07 am
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Greetings all! I have been lurking for a few months now and decided to take on a little project. This came about when talking with, The Man, The Myth, The Legend, Mountain, I am a co-worker, and seeing his Jukeboxes he makes. So I set out to make something semi compact, use internal speakers or a stereo system, and could be mounted to a wall. So I came up with a design and sat down with Mountain to discuss some of the fine detail of how to get this started.
I gathered all the necessary pieces and parts to get going. Talked with Mountain again and asked about maybe using his CNC to help out with this project. A piece of 5/8" MDF and a 12 pack of beer and this is where the project is at.
Sorry I don't have a name for it yet. :(
Now on with the pics!
Here is a drawing of the jukebox. The volume pot has been moved since this drawring.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=183582;image)
The Machine!!!
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=183562;image)
First Cuts - Speaker holes.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=183564;image)
Yes I know it looks like Mickey Mouse! ;D
Cutting the outline
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=183566;image)
Finished outline and speaker holes
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=183584;image)
Starting on the back plate.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=183570;image)
Outline of the back plate. The groove is for easy assembly.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=183572;image)
Finished back plate
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=183574;image)
Time to cut the hole for the touch screen!!!
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=183576;image)
Touch screen hole cut and beveled.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=183578;image)
Touch screen and speaker grill pocket cut out on the back side.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=183580;image)
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Well it looks like you got the right friend , the right tools and some CnC skills ...
But unless you go wireless (in wall) and you have a place for your sub woofer ... you wont really be happy ;-) ...
(yes i know you can see 1 wire , still a work inprogress )
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee35/Jasonmm92/IMG_5504-1.jpg)
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee35/Jasonmm92/IMG_5497.jpg)
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee35/Jasonmm92/IMG_4091.jpg)
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee35/Jasonmm92/IMG_0935.jpg)
Good luck with your build , I will be watching this post closely ...
Jason
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But unless you go wireless (in wall) and you have a place for your sub woofer ... you wont really be happy ;-) ...
Jason, why such a negative comment on this guys 1st project thread?
He knows what he wants, he knows what he needs. He is putting an I/O panel on this thing so he can wire it to his home stereo system. He has years of experience wiring automated smart homes and entertainment systems professionally, I think he will be fine.
Some info not posted yet is that the sub is to be mounted in a tuned enclosure behind the front baffle as well as the mid range. This thing is compact and will pack a great punch as a stand alone unit. It's only 23.5" x 20" x 5". Of course with the outputs used, the sky is the limit as far as sound quality goes.
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I was just teasing , not tring to be negivate , just showing off all our hardwork , yes I know he knows what he wants , just throwing out a couple 'upgrade' options ... I said goodluck , geesh ... :dunno
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I get insanely jealous of you guys with access to CNCs.
Looks like a cool project, looking forward to seeing it progress! :applaud:
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Man That is a cool first project, and you are definitely correct about Mountain being THE MAN!
Several on here, myself included, have copied his famous bar top juke box design.
And I definitely got very jealous when he got himself a CNC.
Good luck with your project and welcome to the forum!
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Thanks guys for the comments!! I will hopefully have it put together by Friday but we will see! :)
Jason thanks for the upgrade options ideas but as Mountain stated I will be putting an I/O plate on it so I can attach it to a bigger system if need to be. I wanted and small compact wall mount juke with built in speakers that was for close quarters, so the sound quality will be there but not the volume. Then with the I/O on it it could be plugged in to a larger system for more volume in a bigger area.
This thing is small enough to be moved around with no problem. I am even thinking about making a stand for it but we will see about that.
Again thanks to all that have posted so far. I have a feeling that my next project will be a full sized mame, not sure yet though! :)
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What will you be using for a screen. I am just starting to look into the jukebox builds now. What are the preferred touchscreens for these? Elo's? Are there any other brands that work well?
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I am going to be using a ELO 1547, i do believe, on this one. I am not sure about anything else, i was told this was a great touch screen to use. It also depends on what style of jukebox you are building as well.
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I get insanely jealous of you guys with access to CNCs.
Looks like a cool project, looking forward to seeing it progress! :applaud:
I totally second that. I hate all you guys with access to a CNC machine for your projects ;)