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Main => Project Announcements => Topic started by: iSpaz on May 07, 2012, 08:32:58 pm
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Well I am finally into the forums and ready to share my project with everyone! I already have a very good start to my project. Considering I basically have the whole cab done! I did a lot of research before I started this and thanks to Jakobuds plans, I got my cab built with hardl no problems at all.
(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/576258_3135551189783_1443423692_n.jpg)
I used 3/4" MDF Board that ended up costing me like $70 total.
I purchased a Original DK Board set off of eBay that was untested but very clean for $60. It is a 4-Board set.
(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/149794_3158199235970_1294920057_46820960_873787495_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/538930_3158201156018_1294920057_46820962_1782048275_n.jpg)
So basically thats as far as I am. I have ordered some buttons that should be in soon.
I have also ordered some smoke plexi glass that will be in around the same time.
And I have also recreated/touched up vector artwork for the machine that I will print myself.
So basically Im still looking for a Joystick, Power supply, Monitor, and possibly a coin door... oh yea. I'll have to buy a video inverter... and then probably a video converter so that it will work with a newer TV.
I'll be updating this with photos and news when parts come in/ get assembled!!!
If you are able to help in anyway with this project i.e. spare parts that would be appreciated. (I am on a tight budget) and I am a graphic designer so I would be able to help some people out by recreating some artwork for them (vector). I will find out later where I should post saying that I can help people recreate artwork for them. (And yes I will more than likely do it for free :)
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Looking great so far... Welcome!
A graphic designer is a GREAT friend to have around here :)
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like I said... Im more than willing to offer some of my free time to help anyone out that might need recreated artwork or new graphics... ;D
BTW Today is National Homebrew Day!!! Im brewing one of my fav. receipes that I made yummyyyy CHEERS to all craft beer lovers!! :cheers:
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Welcome to the forum! Great work so far. I have wanted to build a DK cabinet for quite some time, but got too many projects on the back log to even think about it right now.
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I know how your feel! I have a lot of friends wanting logos, motion graphics, and all sorts of things made for them... along with creating labels, 6packs, logos, posters and what not for my "Brewery". I put that in quotes b/c its not real right now... but maybe someday :)
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Awesome work. That nintendo style cab is one of my favorites. You did an awesome job on the speaker grill section.
"offer some of my free time to help anyone out that might need recreated artwork or new graphics.."
;D Prepare to have a bunch of PM's to do artwork for members ;)
Welcome
:cheers:
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;D Prepare to have a bunch of PM's to do artwork for members ;)
Well thats alright with me :) I'll do the best I can... I know there are a lot of great people on these forums..
to mention a few that have helped explained a lot of info to me (KHigh, Chadtower, and ChuluhuLuke *sp?)
Im always willing to return the favor