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Main => Project Announcements => Topic started by: ccmathome on July 01, 2012, 09:10:58 pm
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So this is a build that started out about a year ago that never got done and at the time I was going for SNAAKE's american vewlix look
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/USAVEWLIXeditcolor.png)
so I got my wood cut out
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/4c04cd78-3c1f-61da.jpg)
and started to assemble the parts
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/4c04cd78-2937-0f78.jpg)
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/4c04cd78-af2d-c0a0.jpg)
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/4c04cd78-af49-318f.jpg)
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/4c04cd78-36b7-e81b.jpg)
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/4c04cd78-36c7-72b1.jpg)
and that's as far as I got befor it got cold out and lost interest in it untill last night when I decided to do a redesign on the cab to look like the Red Storm cab
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/4c009304-cf92-78e3.jpg)
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/4c009304-cfa0-d6d3.jpg)
so now this is where I'm going with this cab
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/bluestorm.png)
using what I already had from the "american vewlix" I started to cut it up to the above
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/4c009304-d03c-5ad5.jpg)
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/4c009304-d049-bd92.jpg)
so this is where I'm at right now and hope to get some more work done in the next few days
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Got the bottom box all clamped up ready to assemble
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c009304-0e01-f6dd.jpg)
And promptly got it screwed together
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c009304-0e4d-a4f5.jpg)
Its not perfect but will do the job, now all that's left for the bottom half is fill and sand the screw holes and attach the sides
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Got the sides attached today but this is about all I can do until I get more wood
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-4113-eba7.jpg)
May go to Lowes over the weekend to pick up some more wood, but in the meantime I should have enough scrap wood to make my jukebox.
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Looks like it's slowly starting to take shape. Keep after it. :applaud:
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Looks very promising! :cheers:
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Looking good so far. Is the screen going to 'tate for shmups? It would be truly awsome if it did.
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Looking good so far. Is the screen going to 'tate for shmups? It would be truly awsome if it did.
Please tell me we aren't starting this thread derail (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=121084.msg1284643#msg1284643) again! >:D
Scott
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Looking good so far. Is the screen going to 'tate for shmups? It would be truly awsome if it did.
(https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQTgozLyO2Urt3ruc2lApXhX9uZuw3FXTqzER8l9Ng_ewPU6ppi7w)
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Looking good so far. Is the screen going to 'tate for shmups? It would be truly awsome if it did.
Yes the plan is to be able to rotate the screen not sure how I want to go about that yet but I'll prob just keep it real simple.
Right now I'm working on the cp overlay
Close up shot of what I got so far really don't like working with such a big image its 6 3/4 x 30"
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-d68c-a3f4.jpg)
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Very interested to see how this build goes, keep up the good work. :applaud:
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yeee :cheers:
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So while I was waiting to get more mdf for the cab I started work on my jukebox with an old dual core atom board and 15" elo touch screen
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-7c3f-33dc.jpg)
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Jukebox is coming along hope to get most if not all of done tomorrow
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-a041-a3fc.jpg)
And this is what I hope it looks like when done
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-a079-7c6d.jpg)
As for the cab cp its almost done still need to add a few more things
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/cp300dsi.png)
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That red storm cab is really nice, can't wait to see this finished,. how does the red storm screen rotate?
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The jukebox is almost ready for painting
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-28bc-b602.jpg)
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Jukebox is Getting there
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-4c18-7c67.jpg)
Can't wait till this is done so I can get back to work on the mame cab
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Oops double post
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Nice work on the jukebox, but what I'm really Jones'in for are some updates on your cabinet. :cheers:
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Jukebox is more or less done
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-3c7c-d090.jpg)
Now I can get back to work on the cab
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what interface are you using?
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Using album player but I also like touchjams so unsure what one I'm going to stay with
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Wow great job on the Jukebox!
Sorry I haven't been able to take more pics of my panel, but it looks like you nailed the pattern and layout already. Do you need any other measurements on my cab?
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Got some work done today, got the speaker box almost done and most of the new cp cut out
Speaker box
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-da6b-0984.jpg)
Still need to do some work on the part with the angle
New cp sanded and dry fit
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-dac4-6405.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-daf1-dfd2.jpg)
The cp is almost ready to glue up just need to trim off 1/16 from the back and front glue it up and bevel the front and bottom I hope to do this tomorrow.
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Nice! :cheers:
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Can't wait to see the shell assembled and taking shape.
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Getting the cp glued up
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-86af-98bd.jpg)
Didn't have the time to finish the cp up so will get that done tonight and routed tomorrow.
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Quick question how much space is there on vewlix cabinets from the bottom of the cp to the floor?
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On the Red Storm, its 22+1/2" from the red foot to the bottom of the control panel, but there are leg levelers that can adjust +/- 4". So with the leveler, its currently sitting 24" from floor to bottom of panel.
Not sure of vewlix, but I'd expect similar ~24". To compare, a standard Sega Astro is a lot lower at 22" to bottom of panel.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-sjg4EOcSqjw/UATOv74EDgI/AAAAAAAABQ8/FkzdUonFpoE/s512/redstormleg.JPG)
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Ah OK thanks alot, was thinking mine was going to be a little to low at 23"
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Got the cp all glued up and ready to be routed
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-079d-6dc8.jpg)
Now I'm off to finish up the sketchup model and maybe work on some more of the artwork
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looking for some opinions
straight on
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/bs1.png)
or angled
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/bs3.png)
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Straight.
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Mock it up ----> whichever feels right.
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Today I got the cp routed
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-2078-034f.jpg)
I only meant to rout the top and bottom on the front side but had a router mishap and had to bevel all around.
Decided to dry fit the parts together and so far its going as planned
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-20f8-86c5.jpg)
Not much left till I can start painting it
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looking for some opinions
straight on
or angled
Angled, since that's how it is on the Red Storm.
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Angled, since that's how it is on the Red Storm.
Changed my vote to angled. :cheers:
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looks like angled it is. when its all done it should hopefully turn out like this
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/bsdone1.png)
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/bsdone2.png)
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/bsdone3.png)
All artwork is done may need to change it up alittle wont know untill i do some test prints on it
cp still need to add the p1 and p2 start
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/cp300dsi.png)
cp 2
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/bluestormcp2test.png)
bezel
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/bluestormbezel.png)
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Today I got the LCD box and mount cutout
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-0345-d8e8.jpg)
Now I need to modify the TV a little, I'm thinking of moving the component input pcbs to the bottom of the cabinet just need to extend 13 wires
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Today I got holes and cracks filled and will sand tomorrow also did a dry run of the cab to see how it all fit together
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-aa0a-be80.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-aa18-5247.jpg)
I'm starting to think I may not be able to rotate the screen I don't think the mount can hold the wight of the box and LCD standing up like that but I'll see if I can make it work.
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Going back to your jukebox build, what did you use for the sound? What speakers are those and what did you power them with? Was considering a similar style wall box but I wasn't sure what I wanted for sound.
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Going back to your jukebox build, what did you use for the sound? What speakers are those and what did you power them with? Was considering a similar style wall box but I wasn't sure what I wanted for sound.
The speakers are nothing special came from a $30 speaker box at walmart think they are Scosche HD brand. powered from hacked up pc speakers. I plan to redo this jukebox and use a proper speaker setup sometime soon.
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Cabinet looks great! :applaud:
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Thanks emphatic
Today I got some grayscale test prints made to see how the cp and bezel looked
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-0b1e-95ee.jpg)
But the hexagons were too small
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-0b3f-2fab.jpg)
Then remade the hexagon pattern double the original size and happy with it
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-0b9a-7abd.jpg)
Now I just need to figure out how to put the oval bit around the player 1&2 start and the art will be ready to print.
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Anyone know a good place I can buy some sanwa buttons need 10 dark blue focusattack and paradise arcade are out
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Anyone know a good place I can buy some sanwa buttons need 10 dark blue focusattack and paradise arcade are out
http://www.canadianjoysticks.com/sanwa-denshi-obsf-30-solid-colour-snap-in-pushbutton/ (http://www.canadianjoysticks.com/sanwa-denshi-obsf-30-solid-colour-snap-in-pushbutton/)
Favorable nod from Emphatic and Opt2not - http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,112512.msg1212000.html#msg1212000 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,112512.msg1212000.html#msg1212000)
Scott
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So I got most of the building done still have a lot of sanding and filling to do hope to start painting very soon
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-0df2-1e69.jpg)
I've also got my controls ordered
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Got the first coat of paint on the sides
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/IMG_20120730_152824.jpg)
Sorry for all the crappy pics cant find my cam so have had to use my xoom to take them all
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OK for today I got the main cab almost done still need to sand the black and put down another coat of paint which I will do tonight then I'll move on to the control panel
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-4dc0-82b0.jpg)
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How does this look for the cp overlay
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/cp1test.png)
Also got my controls yesterday
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/zatoichi_ccm/IMG_20120803_113450.jpg)
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Nice :applaud: :applaud: Control panel is looking good, clean and simple.
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Got most of the cab painted I'll try to install buttons and joysticks tomorrow after I pick up some acrylic
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-9286-6f6b.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-929b-8c41.jpg)
Now I need to finish up the box for the TV and figure out if i can rotate the screen or not.
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Lookin' sweet! :cheers:
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Got the cp mostly done today next up is working on the TV
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-1a46-e474.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-1943-a613.jpg)
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I like how those two pieces blend together. Is it seamless unless you know it?
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There not seamless but appear to be. I think it turned out alright although I need to redo the cp sometime later cuz the p1 start is off alittle
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There not seamless but appear to be. I think it turned out alright although I need to redo the cp sometime later cuz the p1 start is off alittle
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Looking pretty good so far :)
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Update time
Today I got the screen installed but my bezel does not fit so going to have to get a new one made may put a temp black one on for now
Horizontal
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-fc29-285f.jpg)
Vertical
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-fc37-1f85.jpg)
To rotate the screen just undo the nut and rotate the screen then tighten it back up
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c00941a-fc44-7726.jpg)
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:applaud: Awesome.
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Really cool looking artwork and color usage!
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Since your screen rotation is manual, you might want to swap that hex nut out for a wing nut.
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Since your screen rotation is manual, you might want to swap that hex nut out for a wing nut.
My local Lowes didn't have any wing nuts that fit ill probably check ace whenever I get around to it though I don't keep the nut tight just enough to keep the screen from moving forward
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