The NEW Build Your Own Arcade Controls
Main => Project Announcements => Topic started by: CoryBee on September 01, 2013, 11:33:52 am
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I decided to do something different, been getting real bored of doing the same thing over so here we go
- Inspired by this guy -
(http://i.imgur.com/3gg8NwY.jpg)
I am attempting to make my own version with several tweaks. One being in size, after doing a few mockups I found his to be quite big for something that just sits on a desk. It will be a tight space in mine but I prefer it to not be a tank.
This is to fit any motherboard about the size of one of those small "Dell Optiplex" office computers and a slim line powersupply. I can get them for $20 all over Sacramento. It can obviously work for anything smaller as well like and Android stick or something but decided to go a familiar route this time and I already have some parts.
With some ideas and a rough sketch\blueprints I started cutting last night
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0084_zps7a2e6694.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0085_zps11800988.jpg)
Probably not the motherboard I will be using but it is roughly the same size. (pictured is also VGA+Audio to HDMI box & wires)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0086_zpsf377d08c.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0087_zpsd2bb86bb.jpg)
Had to come up with a clever way to keep the side supports small so as to save space for the internals. Thin but stable pieces.
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0089_zpsb7baa583.jpg)
Got an HDMI panel from the ebays and painted it black for the back. It will have two ports, the HDMI and AC socket (maybe USB too).
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1-Port-HDMI-Wall-Face-Plate-Panel-Cover-Coupler-Outlet-Extender-3D-1080P-White-/00/s/ODEyWDEwMDA=/z/tX0AAMXQAF5RgD-a/$(KGrHqMOKpIE7FS-o!B,BRgD-,T)v!~~60_57.JPG)
I haven't got a theme yet but will figure something out soon enough. Unlike the other stand alone panel this will have control panel art as well as a marquee art (still debating lighting it up).
More updates later :cheers:
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Ahhh another one on the boards so soon. :angel:. I'm starting to like these to be honest. Ill be watching this one Cory. I'm sure you will knock this out of the park in your usual style mate. :applaud: :applaud:
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What type of buttons and joystick are you planning on ? (looking at the space between the supports toward the front of the CP there doesn't seem to be much space for the MOBO and joystick\buttons to both fit in there.)
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Ahhh another one on the boards so soon. :angel:. I'm starting to like these to be honest. Ill be watching this one Cory. I'm sure you will knock this out of the park in your usual style mate. :applaud: :applaud:
I have been watching the other one too, hopefully I am successful. Thanks for the support :)
What type of buttons and joystick are you planning on ? (looking at the space between the supports toward the front of the CP there doesn't seem to be much space for the MOBO and joystick\buttons to both fit in there.)
There isn't much space, especially considering that I am using the same buttons I always use that are rather long. But if my measurements hold then all will be well. All the larger components will be nicely tucked away in the back where the marquee resides, if I didn't put that there this project would fail (using a desktop pc anyways)
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Damn, I might have to make it a little bit bigger in height. You were right about the buttons, I didn't take into account the length when the switches are attached. SO I either have to re-cut the side panels or use a motherboard from a laptop.....which I would do if I didn't just give away all my laptop parts to make space in my workbench storage.
:banghead:
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Damn, I might have to make it a little bit bigger in height. You were right about the buttons, I didn't take into account the length when the switches are attached. SO I either have to re-cut the side panels or use a motherboard from a laptop.....which I would do if I didn't just give away all my laptop parts to make space in my workbench storage.
:banghead:
Thought it looked a bit tight ! -- at least you found out before completing assembly ! - I only suspected because I ran into the same problem on my bartop build (I had downsized someone's plans to 75% of original size) - when putting the parts inside after assembly the admin buttons at the top of the CP were rubbing against the CPU Fan if I moved the MOBO all the way forward which meant cutting a hole in the back panel to fit in the PSU ( At first I thought it was going to mean redoing the whole thing but was able to make it just fit by making the cutout in the back panel to gain an extra 1\2 inch )
Can you gain enough room by routing out the bottom panel where the MOBO is going to sit ??
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Damn, I might have to make it a little bit bigger in height. You were right about the buttons, I didn't take into account the length when the switches are attached. SO I either have to re-cut the side panels or use a motherboard from a laptop.....which I would do if I didn't just give away all my laptop parts to make space in my workbench storage.
:banghead:
Thought it looked a bit tight ! -- at least you found out before completing assembly ! - I only suspected because I ran into the same problem on my bartop build (I had downsized someone's plans to 75% of original size) - when putting the parts inside after assembly the admin buttons at the top of the CP were rubbing against the CPU Fan if I moved the MOBO all the way forward which meant cutting a hole in the back panel to fit in the PSU ( At first I thought it was going to mean redoing the whole thing but was able to make it just fit by making the cutout in the back panel to gain an extra 1\2 inch )
Can you gain enough room by routing out the bottom panel where the MOBO is going to sit ??
The base is only 3/8"
:(
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Would Goldleafs fit?
Scott
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Would Goldleafs fit?
Scott
Probably but then that means I have to spend more money......
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Would Goldleafs fit?
Probably but then that means I have to spend more money......
I guess that would tie up considerable resources. ::)
It's not like you can use the current buttons on another build anytime soon. :duckhunt
Scott
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Would Goldleafs fit?
Probably but then that means I have to spend more money......
It's not like you can use the current buttons on another build anytime soon. :duckhunt
Scott
So true, I actually have another Half-Size to be built.......or two......
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I am on ultimarc now and can't find any gold leaf pl1 or pl2 buttons.....
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:applaud:
This looks like it could be fun. I'd like to have one for portability/ease of setup for special occasions at work. I might have to steal a page or 3 from you Cory.
Thanks. I like the height I came up with so I think I will keep that the same and make it a bit longer towards the back.......
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"Stand-alone MAME"? Try Sexy And Mobile!
Besides that, the "A" in "And" is almost never used in an acronym... Maybe you need to call it sexy "&" mobile... Soo - S&M??
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Soo - S&M??
:laugh2:
Didn't see that one coming
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Anyone got any ideas on how to secure the bottom half of the marquee? Where it runs into the control panel.
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Anyone got any ideas on how to secure the bottom half of the marquee? Where it runs into the control panel.
Trim the depth of the CP at the back, so it creates a channel for it to sit in? Then, use some black channel molding on the top and bottom.
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Anyone got any ideas on how to secure the bottom half of the marquee? Where it runs into the control panel.
Trim the depth of the CP at the back, so it creates a channel for it to sit in? Then, use some black channel molding on the top and bottom.
What?
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Anyone got any ideas on how to secure the bottom half of the marquee? Where it runs into the control panel.
Maybe a piece of inside corner moulding ( http://www.homedepot.com/p/Stabilit-1-2-in-x-3-4-in-x-8-ft-White-PVC-Tile-Inside-Corner-Moulding-FRP-ISC-WHITE/202083289#.UiSc-T_pwrx (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Stabilit-1-2-in-x-3-4-in-x-8-ft-White-PVC-Tile-Inside-Corner-Moulding-FRP-ISC-WHITE/202083289#.UiSc-T_pwrx) ) If you can find the right thickness - tacked into place with staples or finishing nails from the backside so they don't show.
(http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/64/64f59546-1e48-45e9-b089-3efec64e8596_300.jpg)
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What?
Like this:
(http://i.imgur.com/IvY7JGx.jpg)
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These machines are great hope you get over your problems be great to see this complete
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/imlived/imageedit_15_4953545115.gif) (http://www.customcades.com/)
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I love the support, thanks fellas. :cheers:
I did some more measuring and have decided to say screw it and build the thing without re-cutting the sides. If it doesn't fit I might throw in an android on a stick but most likely I will keep the first one for myself and put a USB hub in there with a USB stick containing all the programs and games I would want to play. Like a super Joystick....
:dunno
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Shell completed. Time to pretty it up and design the CP\Marquee art and get to work on electronics. I might go with some laptop off of craigslist. I have a guy who bought one of my half-sizes begging me for one of these so it most likely is going to him.....don't hit me but he is going to pay $650 if all goes well
:gobama
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0093_zps0cd98ee3.jpg)
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for the marquee, do it as you would do it with a speaker brace just thinner...
run a baton or bracing across near the cp same angle as your top, and use the same aluminum L-channels to hold the marquee.
screw in the l-channel to the baton underneath the CP.
Also, $650.00, geez you have a kick ass demand where you live. Most people cant move a full size units for that price, let alone a barstick....Way to go Cory... :applaud:
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Very nice!
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don't hit me but he is going to pay $650 if all goes well
Everybody loves a l'il S&M!
:D
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Everybody loves a l'il S&M!
---gosh-darn--- you!
Very nice!
:cheers:
for the marquee, do it as you would do it with a speaker brace just thinner...
run a baton or bracing across near the cp same angle as your top, and use the same aluminum L-channels to hold the marquee.
screw in the l-channel to the baton underneath the CP.
I was thinking that would be the easiest route. I would have to remove the bottom panel (the only panel that is removable) after painting and screw in the L-Channel like normal then glue the control panel down after art and buttons\encoder is complete.
I like the feel of this thing, it seems like it will work out nicely.
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---gosh-darn--- you!
Yes, Mistress!
;) :lol
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Also Cory,
Degenatrons offered a cool way to mount the CP with no screws showing and still have it removable, I wouldnt glue it for maint purposes.
Make some access holes in the base you can screw in from the bottom of your CP baton, maybe look into making you batons a bit thinner wider so you can can use 1 1/2" 6-32 wood screws. They dont need to be that thick as there is no weight.
Just relooked at your batons.
Just an idea....
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I will be able to access the the CP for maintenance if needed by removing the base so gluing it down isn't an issue for me (I don't think).
The only thick baton is the 4 base ones that have screws going into them. I got a hold of an optiplex but plan on using it for one of the Half-Sized machines in progress. I have found two cheap laptops that are 100% working, one will go into this (if all goes well) and the other one will go into an upgrade to one of my old bartops that a customer shelled out some cash for to make better.
Cheers, more updates soon, working on the art right now. I figure I would come up with some custom thing instead of just picking out some art on google. Would be nice if I can get the CP & Marquee art to blend with each other.
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Work in progress - Art
Just messing around with the control panel. I didn't know how much I suck with photoshop but I tried.
:dunno
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/SAM_zps5dd405ae.png)
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Messed about some more, kind of liking where this is going.....
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/SAMMarquee132_zpsc8a7af12.png)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/SAMCP_zps15c7c5e1.png)
Edit: Outlined the SAM text in white, use to be this (click to enlarge);
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/SAMMarquee12_zpsff3daeb6.png)
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Messed about some more, kind of liking where this is going.....
(http://i.imgur.com/LGrYM5u.png)
FTFY
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Messed about some more, kind of liking where this is going.....
(http://i.imgur.com/LGrYM5u.png)
FTFY
Sneaky bastard!!!! :angry:
Thanks Louis, I hope you get some use out of my super long PM
Anyone else care to comment on the art, maybe point me in a certain direction?
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Messed about some more, kind of liking where this is going.....
(http://i.imgur.com/LGrYM5u.png)
FTFY
Color scheme seems off.
Instead of shades of blue, shouldn't it be gray, with about 47 more shades? :duckhunt
Scott
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I quit!
I quit!
I'm out, deleting all my posts as we speak!
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Come on, Cory.
We were just joking around.
“If we shadows have offended,
Think but this, and all is mended,
That you have but slumbered here
While these visions did appear.
And this weak and idle theme,
No more yielding but a dream,
Gentles, do not reprehend:
If you pardon, we will mend:
And, as I am an honest Puck,
If we have unearned luck
Now to 'scape the serpent's tongue,
We will make amends ere long;
Else the Puck a liar call;
So, good night unto you all.
Give me your hands, if we be friends,
And Robin shall restore amends.”
― William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream (http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/334858-if-we-shadows-have-offended-think-but-this-and-all)
I do prefer your artwork in shades of blue to Rick's suggestions. ;D
Scott
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I was just playin, you know I love you guys.
Going to print the art tomorrow so I can move forward on this build so wanted to make changes, if any, before I call it done.
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Yeah, Cory would never go out like a sucka!
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Yeah, Cory would never go out like PBJ!
FIFY.
Scott
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Yeah, Cory would never go out like PBJ!
FIFY.
Scott
Same difference
:laugh2:
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(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/SAMMarquee132_zpsc8a7af12.png)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/SAMCP_zps15c7c5e1.png)
No more comments on the art? Not sure where else to go from here, I quite like it how it is. Speak now or blah blah blah.....
I landed on how I would install the bottom half of the marquee, will post pictures soon.
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Speak now or blah blah blah.....
Ampersand. 'Nuff said.
8)
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Speak now or blah blah blah.....
Ampersand. 'Nuff said.
8)
Damn it Rick.
Funny thing is, I was going to tell you to scram in the previous post but I must have forgotten.
;D
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How about this one Rick
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=134302.0;attach=296104;image)
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How about this one Rick
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=134302.0;attach=296104;image)
+1 :applaud: Masterpiece!
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How about this one Rick
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=134302.0;attach=296104;image)
+1 :applaud: Masterpiece!
Right!
In fact that is going to be the theme of my next Half-Size cabinet.
It will be R.I.C.K. standing for;
"Rick Is a Cangaroo Kock"
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Reminds me of Madeline Kahn's nodding/panning reaction to "Quick Time, Harch" near the end of this (mildly NSFW) clip. :laugh2:
History of the World Part 1 - Selecting escorts (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6eTTaY1a6M#)
Scott
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I fail to see the connection PL1......
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How about this one Rick
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=134302.0;attach=296104;image)
Awesome!!!
:applaud:
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I fail to see the connection PL1......
Cangaroo
Picture her eyes following a bounding kangaroo as the soldiers quick time past her at 1:30-1:34. :lol
Scott
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I fail to see the connection PL1......
Cangaroo
Picture her eyes following a bounding kangaroo as the soldiers quick time past her at 1:30-1:34. :lol
Scott
Are you off your meds Scott??
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Are you off your meds Scott??
Nope -- 8 hours until my next dose. ;D
You're the one that posted the "Cangaroo" spoonerism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoonerism).
I just provided an associated reaction shot with Roman soldiers instead of "cangaroos".
Scott
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Kangaroos....to....literally half naked roman soldiers....yea....
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Kangaroos....to....literally half naked roman soldiers....yea....
You're forgetting the second part of your spoonerism that I am deliberately not mentioning -- that is the tie in. :banghead: :banghead:
Now quit yer trolling, ya Driverman wannabe. You're spoiling the joke. :P :lol
Scott
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Yea I have a habit of derailing my own threads....
(http://fim.413chan.net/art/src/131395929459-derail.jpg)
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Me too -- it's lots of fun to derail your threads. :laugh2:
[/derail] (for now) ;D
Scott
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Should I go Semi-Gloss black?
Or should I shell out a few bucks for some nice glossy blue spray paint?
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What color t-molding do you plan on using?
How close would the blue paint be to the colors in the CPO/marquee?
Scott
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What color t-molding do you plan on using?
How close would the blue paint be to the colors in the CPO/marquee?
Scott
Black T-Molding, unless anyone has some blue they are willing to spare??
I was worried about the blue matching, but it wouldn't be the end of the world if it wasn't exactly the same.
I figure I could just do black paint and black T-molding everywhere since it is just a prototype......
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looking good so far. I'll admit i think they are pretty neat if they are built smaller though. ITX machine, compact flash or ssd, single player etc.
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looking good so far. I'll admit i think they are pretty neat if they are built smaller though. ITX machine, compact flash or ssd, single player etc.
This is rather small though. A mini itx would barely fit.....
For example, the buttons nearly touch the bottom....
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Reminds me of Madeline Kahn's nodding/panning reaction to "Quick Time, Harch" near the end of this (mildly NSFW) clip. :laugh2:
I've always had a "thing" for Madeline Kahn since watching Blazing Saddles when I was 13. Thanks for that clip. :cheers:
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should be able to use an itx unit and japanese buttons.
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should be able to use an itx unit and japanese buttons.
True story.
Already acquired a laptop for this project. Broken screen but obviously not a problem with this build.
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This is the piece of wood that will secure the marquee in place. After installing the marquee I will then glue the CP in place and push it snugly against the aluminum bracket that holds the marquee together.
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0097_zpsabcd0b7f.jpg)
Prepping the Laptop for surgery
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0099_zpsf3b16201.jpg)
Must have been owned by a cat or something else gross like that
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0101_zps30599e33.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0102_zps4e489daa.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0103_zps4c58cea8.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0104_zps792408fd.jpg)
Taking apart the VGA to HDMI Converter
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0105_zpsa77965d1.jpg)
Boards mounted to the base panel...and cords. I don't like the length of all of them so I am probably going to shorten all of the cables and\or wire them directly from port to port.....I dread this process though
Also, the converter runs on 5v so I spliced a USB cable for power. I will run another USB combined with a chip to step up the voltage to 12v if I plan on lighting up the marquee area. This way all power is pulled form the laptop itself.
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0110_zps5f6b366a.jpg)
Everything mounted\plugged in, Windows Black installed and the thing works perfectly!
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0111_zps7aac7f5f.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0112_zpsf5b9d3b7.jpg)
As I had hoped it sits fine and out of reach of any buttons and joysticks
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0118_zpsbdb5739d.jpg)
:applaud:
And as always, thanks for watching.
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And as always, thanks for watching.
And now, you know... ...the rest... ...of the story.
:D
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And as always, thanks for watching.
And now, you know... ...the rest... ...of the story.
:D
(http://www.topsecretwriters.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/paulharvey.jpg)
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Keep in mind this build is a Prototype. I am using what scrap wood I have laying around.
So with that. Should it be black? Or spray it blue, even if it is a slightly off blue?
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If you go with the blue, either match it to a shade in the CP (match the CP to it?) or go with another distictly different shade of blue.
I'm leaning toward blue, but my artistic advice always comes with the standard "YMMV" and "use at your own risk" disclaimers. :lol
Scott
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Cheers Scottay
I was leaning towards blue anyways. Just going to grab some blue gloss spray and roll with it.
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I was leaning towards blue anyways. Just going to grab some blue gloss spray and roll with it.
You know what I haven't seen in a long time? Orange. Not the standard "Kong" orange. Like a burnt orange. Something different. My two cents. (Which rounds up to a nickel now, I guess.)
;)
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I was leaning towards blue anyways. Just going to grab some blue gloss spray and roll with it.
You know what I haven't seen in a long time? Orange. Not the standard "Kong" orange. Like a burnt orange. Something different. My two cents. (Which rounds up to a nickel now, I guess.)
;)
Are those Canadian cents?
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I was leaning towards blue anyways. Just going to grab some blue gloss spray and roll with it.
You know what I haven't seen in a long time? Orange. Not the standard "Kong" orange. Like a burnt orange. Something different. My two cents. (Which rounds up to a nickel now, I guess.)
;)
No more suggestion by you in this build. :angry:
Plus I like the blue in the art, if anything, maybe green?
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I kind of like the white of the original you based it on (should fiti in well with the blue art) --
(http://i.imgur.com/3gg8NwY.jpg)
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Hmm, good recommendation.
And I have white paint.....
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No more suggestion by you in this build. :angry:
Hey I just thought...
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EXCOIZzZvoA/TQGM0zK5SuI/AAAAAAAABiI/hoWBdNeouxk/s400/Mr.%2BPeabody.jpg)
(http://[url=http://www.technobunny.org/images/okay.png]http://www.technobunny.org/images/okay.png[/url])
;)
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Buttons should be here tomorrow. I have all I need to complete the cabinet one they arrive. Had the art done yesterday.
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0183_zps2007bf1a.jpg) (http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0184_zps32b8828e.jpg)
I quite like it.
Also, there is no place for this but here is the art I had done for a separate cabinet I am doing (full size cabinet). Figured I would share since I printed them at the same time.
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0185_zps3d9e9536.jpg) (http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0186_zps0e934cfd.jpg)
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Good thing that Mikey's not facing front.
P2 joystick would be . . . well, you get the idea.
Scott
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Good thing that Mikey's not facing front. P2 joystick would be . . . well, you get the idea.
"Hey, Mikey! How's it hangin'?!"
"Umm, to the right!"
Would not be lying.
:D
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Good thing that Mikey's not facing front. P2 joystick would be . . . well, you get the idea.
"Hey, Mikey! How's it hangin'?!"
"Umm, to the right!"
Would not be lying.
:D
You really have a "hard on" for making innuendos over here. Too bad you aren't dealing with your own "wood" in the CNC Bartop thread.......OOOOOooOOoOOO :o
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You really have a "hard on" for making innuendos over here. Too bad you aren't dealing with your own "wood" in the CNC Bartop thread...
Don't worry. My Wife handles that work. And ... "innuendo". LOL.
;)
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It's like a 70s BBC comedy up in here.
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It's like a 70s BBC comedy up in here.
Dude. I'm Canadian. We're all "King of Kensington" up in this ---smurfette---.
:D
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It's like a 70s BBC comedy up in here.
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02531/B4WKFN_2531356b.jpg)
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It's like a 70s BBC comedy up in here.
(http://kaipahl.de/dogfood-old/_images_dogfood/dave-allen.jpg)
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(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0201_zps76e6121a.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0203_zpsb7d5623d.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0204_zps378faa00.jpg)
Gotta show some turtle (yea i know the placement of the joystick is iffy but it isn't noticeable unless you are a perv like Rick :laugh2: )
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0206_zps958687a0.jpg)
Can't forget sleepy Yoshi
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0205_zps7e8541b0.jpg)
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(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0203_zpsb7d5623d.jpg)
Is it just me, or are the rounded edges ... not so rounded? Was this deliberate?
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You are correct good sir. And no it was not deliberate. Not sure why that happened. I traced the Slag coin template with a circle thingy in Photoshop then did the stroke thing and I don't know how it has the not so rounded effect when you look closely. It isn't noticeable from a distance but it would be nice to fix that.
It is the same thing on all of my art unfortunately, but the white sticks out the most. The others are fine.
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It isn't noticeable from a distance but it would be nice to fix that. It is the same thing on all of my art unfortunately, but the white sticks out the most.
While you're fixing that, you can fix that whole "A"/"&" thing too.
;) :D
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Gotta show some turtle (yea i know the placement of the joystick is iffy but it isn't noticeable unless you are a perv like Rick :laugh2: )
Great -- Now I'm a perv for warning about iffy joystick placement. :badmood: ::) :duckhunt
Scott
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Did you do stroke and outerglow with normal settings? because using outerglow will result in those not round shapes.
best you make a 300 dpi image, create the first dot, then copy the whole thing and past it
then stroke it again and copy the whole image , that will give round borders
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Did you expand your selection circle from the slag coin template? If you expand too far from the original the circle loses it's roundness.
If you make a selection circle and then place snapable guidelines to give you center points, you should be able to create a smooth circle selection at the size you want.
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Did you do stroke and outerglow with normal settings? because using outerglow will result in those not round shapes.
I just did the "stroke", no glow. hmmm.....
Did you expand your selection circle from the slag coin template? If you expand too far from the original the circle loses it's roundness.
Did not mess with the circle besides moving it around.
This doesn't seem to be a big issue, I will mess around with it more but as for now I wont be doing any more builds for a while. Trying to knock out the ones I have going on before I make myself feel insignificant for not completing something I started.
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Marquee retained :cheers:
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0207_zps5580c203.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0208_zpsb4fe76b3.jpg)
Turned out pretty good and was a pretty simple solution
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0211_zps50c888c1.jpg)
A view from the underside for the hell of it
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0212_zps038fa019.jpg)
Just finished the painting the last coat, not much left to do once it is dried. Just assemble and software ;D (oh and solder a couple things like the power button and external USB port)
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SAM is complete. I have been playing this thing on the big screen and I absolutely love it. Will have some pictures of it being played soon.
I had a couple of small issues I had to deal with. Worst of it was after I put together the control panel and started assembling everything I noticed I could not move player one's joystick very much because it was pressed against the laptop hard drive!! :banghead:
I had to remove all buttons, basically strip down the CP back to bare wood. I then recessed the joysticks enough to barely miss the hard drive this time. All is well now though and S.A.M. is just waiting for a custom MALA theme. Turn the thing on and it kicks into the frontend with a ton of games and console systems. Definitely taking it with me to the UK, might even try selling it there for a bit of cash before my trip back.
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0213_zpsb0512c85.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0214_zps5a89260a.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/GEDC0215_zpsec793ae4.jpg)
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Looks great! :cheers:
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Nice job Cory! ...But it reminds me of this:
(http://images.moviepostershop.com/josh-and-sam-movie-poster-1993-1020230695.jpg)
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OMG, sorry. I couldn't resist.
(http://i.imgur.com/3mBSm7z.png)
:D
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I think it's time we stage an intervention for you, Rick.
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I think it's time we stage an intervention for you, Rick.
Who can take care of the Gimp while Rick's in rehab? :lol
Scott
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I think it's time we stage an intervention for you, Rick.
I'm sorry, but acronyms always bring out the worst in me. ;)
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Looks great! :cheers:
:cheers:
And rick......
(http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/chris%20hansen%20tilt.jpg)
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:cheers:
And rick......
(http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/chris%20hansen%20tilt.jpg)
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That is why I always wear an undershirt that says "Hi Chris Hanson, Look Mom I'm on TV!" When I go to meet my interweb dates.
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The boot screen
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/boooot_zpsbd125047.png)
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Not sure if I should do a blue and white themed Mala layout or just leave it to the one I have been using lately. Hmmm.....
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What about staying with the blue and white but reversing the colours? Blue on white?
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What about staying with the blue and white but reversing the colours? Blue on white?
I like this idea. Will play with it a bit.
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There is a lot of stroking going on in this thread lol
Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk 2
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There is a lot of stroking going on in this thread lol
Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk 2
THIS thread?
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There is a lot of stroking going on in this thread lol
Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk 2
THIS thread?
:duckhunt
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What is wrong with a bit of stroking?
(http://www.downvids.net/video/bestimages/img-unicorns-be-like-257.jpg)
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i just saw that guy on a VINES marathon...... :laugh2:
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i just saw that guy on a VINES marathon...... :laugh2:
HAHAHAHA, ---smurfin--- vines
Unicorns be like... Vine By: Alexander Holtti (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJMXRhhzJTM#)
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Nice build Corybee. :applaud:
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Nice build Corybee. :applaud:
Thanks man, quite a lot of fun playing this thing in front of the big screen. We will see if the brits will be as interested as I am in this thing.
Glad I got it completed cause I have 3 more project to complete in 6 days......
1 full size
1 half size
1 bartop
All in final stages, give or take......
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Nice build Corybee. :applaud:
Thanks man, quite a lot of fun playing this thing in front of the big screen. We will see if the brits will be as interested as I am in this thing.
Glad I got it completed cause I have 3 more project to complete in 6 days......
1 full size
1 half size
1 bartop
All in final stages, give or take......
I wonder how productive you'll be when your blue crystal runs out...
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WHO TOLD YOU MY SECRETS!
Rick! Get back to the basement and get to work!
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Rick! Get back to the basement and get to work!
Unlike John's Arcade, I don't have a basement.
:(
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I'm confused now, is Rick the gimp?
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I'm confused now, is Rick the gimp?
You wish.
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Rick! Get back to the basement and get to work!
Unlike John's Arcade, I don't have a basement.
:(
Just a deep hole in the back yard and an industrial sized tote of lotion?
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Uuuuuuuncle Rick's Arcade Basement.... You won't wear a shirt and you'll cryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy...............
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all I said was GIMP?
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I'm confused now, is Rick the gimp?
Do you really have to ask.....
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Do you really have to ask.....
Hey, I'm not the guy selling the half-sized cabs, Pint-Size.
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Do you really have to ask.....
Hey, I'm not the guy selling the half-sized cabs, Pint-Size.
Hey there! I build all kinds of sizes! I don't discriminate like you do with your "I only CNC bartops" Half sizes are too good for me.....
:o
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Do you really have to ask.....
Hey, I'm not the guy selling the half-sized cabs, Pint-Size.
Hey there! I build all kinds of sizes! I don't discriminate like you do with your "I only CNC bartops" Half sizes are too good for me.....
:o
Well, technically, Rick hasn't built any yet >:D
/me ducks
JOKE!!!! JOKE!!!!
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Hey there! I build all kinds of sizes! I don't discriminate like you do with your "I only CNC bartops" Half sizes are too good for me...
I beg your pardon...
(http://i.imgur.com/1yg8eDg.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/gexxAe2.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/hvYWGoj.jpg)
I'm the guy who's constantly designing the new stuff! (Hell, I've even got Haruman trying to keep up!)
;)
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Well, technically, Rick hasn't built any yet >:D
(http://images.wikia.com/nickfanon/images/2/25/Kanye-west-laugh.gif)
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Well, technically, Rick hasn't built any yet >:D
(http://images.wikia.com/nickfanon/images/2/25/Kanye-west-laugh.gif)
Now that's some funny ha ha
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Got some more pictures for you fine fellas.
Sold it already I think, the guy is coming over tomorrow morning. $550 for the first production of my Stand Alone Machine.
Finishing up a better theme for Mala tonight that goes with the overall "cabinet" theme.
Insides
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/IMG_0215_zps9fe63f5e.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/IMG_0220_zpse53c764d.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/IMG_0229_zpsb319dadc.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/IMG_0230_zps0bb4c5a0.jpg)
(Crazy wires to the left are from testing a Cabaret...)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/IMG_0242_zpsfe49d938.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/IMG_0238_zpsc13b34dd.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/IMG_0237_zpsd7b43da7.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/IMG_0244_zpse91fe9be.jpg)
And a Yoshi picture for good tidings
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag134/CoryDee/IMG_0214_zps8f44aa69.jpg)
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This turned out really well! I like it a lot! Nice job! :applaud:
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Thank you Mr. Voltatom. And welcome to the forums!
Here is a quick demo I made to show the thing off a bit
S.A.M. DEMO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2CX3ZEnuX0#)
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Very cool sir.....
Who do you keep back at?
Can't tell did you not light up the marquee?
Awesome job man :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud:
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Very cool sir.....
Awesome job man :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud:
Cheers! Your bubble stand alone is looking spiffy as well.
Who do you keep back at?
What?
Can't tell did you not light up the marquee?
I chose not too. I didn't think it would work well considering it might draw the attention away from the Television screen.
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Very cool CoryBee.
love the Mala layout as well. Hopeful your customer comes through for you.
btw
awesome 4 reverse jumps in super mario (after you got the fire flower).
Too bad you didn't reach the top of the flag pole at the end :badmood:
:cheers:
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Very cool CoryBee.
love the Mala layout as well. Hopeful your customer comes through for you.
btw
awesome 4 reverse jumps in super mario (after you got the fire flower).
Too bad you didn't reach the top of the flag pole at the end :badmood:
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Haha, cheers man!
I'm a rebel, I try to get the lowest score on the flag cause I am cool like that!
As for the reverse jumps, I use to try and beat the whole game going backwards like that and can beat large chunks with only looking forwards to get a running start in the begging of a level. You know when you have played too many times if you start making arbitrary challenges for yourself to accomplish.
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:applaud: Very sweet.
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I meant to say what do you keep looking back at in your video....
I that the I know this is badass, look at what i built stare? :afro:
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the more i check this project out, the more i want a tiny single player version. Could probably stuff an itx machine along with a small power supply into one of them.
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:applaud: Very sweet.
:cheers:
I meant to say what do you keep looking back at in your video....
Oh I was looking at the screen of the camera to make sure everything was in frame. If I did it multiple times then I must be crazy!
the more i check this project out, the more i want a tiny single player version. Could probably stuff an itx machine along with a small power supply into one of them.
I like this idea, I was hoping this would be a bit smaller to be honest. But there isn't uch space to make it smaller as the CP is already 20". If it were a single player I could make it so it is much more portable. I didn't want to sell it, I wanted to bring it on my trip but it wont fit in an extra luggage and cost 60 or so to ship it (probably more).