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Main => Project Announcements => Topic started by: meyer980 on August 09, 2013, 04:45:42 pm
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Hello everyone, this is my first project post. I've been around for a little while but haven't participated much, yet. Last summer I restored an old 1970s motorcycle and my dad and I were looking for something new to do together this summer. When I found Sjaak's FFjr thread I was hooked. My dad would've preferred a space invaders cab but since I'm footing the bill I won. Always loved Wreck-It Ralph and the original Nintendo cabinet shape so this seemed a good fit. Been acquiring parts for a while now and last night we were finally ready to make some cuts!
Let me apologize for quality of photos/video. All I've got is an iPhone.
We followed Jakobud plans to make a template. (took us much longer than I'd have thought to do)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7371/9473842543_f56c44bf48_b.jpg)
Cut out sides with a jigsaw. Wood is mdf.
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5325/9473841963_f1f2ac2e5f_b.jpg)
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5495/9476632508_f17c24743e_b.jpg)
Bought the artwork from a KLOV member who bought it from Ridicrick but then changed his mind. Must say, seems pretty high quality.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3831/9473841333_8e7f6224d9_b.jpg)
Coin door from ebay. Arcade buttons, ipac2, and joystick from Ultimarc. I've already got the computer setup and working running a skinned version of Win7 that boots directly into Maximus Aracade.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3753/9473840833_971a0d2d62_b.jpg)
I was pretty happy after making a little startup animation for the windows load screen of Ralph pounding some Nicelanders! I got the idea from another thread: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=113896.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=113896.0)
I had that going months ago in the dead of winter when there was nothing else to do.
FFJr boot up (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYVkoTmutGo#)
This is my first go at anything wood related so we know we'll be making mistakes. But it's been fun so far. We can only work once a week so updates may be slow but it will get done!
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Let me apologize for quality of photos/video. All I've got is an iPhone.
You poor soul. :D
The pictures are not working, can you stick them on flickr?
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I somehow managed to half upload all my photos, link them, then cancel the upload. ??? Anyway, should be fixed now. Thanks!
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Years later, and this is done! I posted regular updates on my blog but wanted to put a final note here too because I couldn't have done it without the fine help of everyone at BYOAC.
(http://sergiostuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_20180707_184252.jpg)
See the final post on my blog: http://sergiostuff.com/2018/07/08/fix-felix-july-2018-update/ (http://sergiostuff.com/2018/07/08/fix-felix-july-2018-update/)
As a finishing touch, I also created a custom serial badge, thanks in large part to CoryBee's inspiration and tips. The files and templates I created are available here: http://sergiostuff.com/2018/07/22/custom-arcade-serial-plate/ (http://sergiostuff.com/2018/07/22/custom-arcade-serial-plate/)
Lastly, I'll post a couple links to videos I took of the cabinet complete.
Exterior Tour: https://youtu.be/i_avhVAITuY (https://youtu.be/i_avhVAITuY)
How It Works: https://youtu.be/4z1hoYa3v28 (https://youtu.be/4z1hoYa3v28)
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Excellent work!! :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud:
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Wow, really nice work. Worth the time it took ;)
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Looks Legit, nice job :)
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Nice job! I love these things.
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That turned out really nice. I like the serial badge. :cheers:
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Thanks everyone. It sat un-worked on for a couple years when I moved for a new job. It was a lot of fun coming back over a long weekend and finishing it up. Felt great.
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Looks great meyer! Makes me want to place the coin mechs in mine and not use the button mod I made. Did you consider painting the inside of the speaker grill black?
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Looks great meyer! Makes me want to place the coin mechs in mine and not use the button mod I made. Did you consider painting the inside of the speaker grill black?
The speaker grill is not painted on an original DK (but not a bad idea!).
Also, get a coin door with proper mechs! You won't regret it. :cheers:
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Also, get a coin door with proper mechs! You won't regret it.
You are going to make my Christmas card list if you keep this up.
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Also, get a coin door with proper mechs! You won't regret it.
You are going to make my Christmas card list if you keep this up.
LOL. There are a few things that all upright cabinets should have and a coin door is definitely one of them. People complain that they can be pricey but if you can afford to scratch build a cab you can afford the coin door.
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jdbailey1206: I never thought of that, it's probably a good idea. Do people just use a small brush to paint the inside grill?
And I agree with everyone regarding mechs. I got a used nintendo coin door but it was easy enough to strip, clean up, and repaint. And the coin roll-down mechs I used are available for $20 each at TwistedQuarter (there are more accurate reproduction options available for a higher price too). But the coin door and mechs really gives it an authentic feel.