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Main => Project Announcements => Topic started by: monkeychunkuk on January 01, 2014, 03:18:08 pm
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So what seems to be tradition now as the new year begins I'm starting my next arcade machine.
To be honest it's kinda of a hybrid
Arcade machine and Xbox 360.
To date it's going to be my tallest cab
I'm using these plans.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/02/eha7avap.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/02/ybysudyj.jpg)
The bottom half is going to be see through and I'm fitting this PC
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/02/tu8unube.jpg)
I'm gonna add extra case lights to get a nice blue glow
The middle section I'm fitting my xbox 360
For the screen I'm fitting my 32 inch LCD
It's going to be a 2 player cab but this time in fitting 7 buttons for fighting games that need the extra button
The PC is a AMD phenom II 3.4 ghz
With 4gb of DDR3 ram ( I'm planing to add more)
And it's fitted with a nvidia gtx 660
Graphics card
Also on the side I'm making a hook to hang my rockband guitars
It's basically my gaming setup fitted into one machine
The problem I'm having is picking a them I'm toying with a new style Mortal Kombat or a Batman theme
Anyone got any ideas?
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/02/he3aba2u.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/02/etezypa5.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/02/uqyruba4.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/02/suvu5u2y.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/imlived/imageedit_5_9062874812fggfgfgfg.gif) (http://"http://www.customcades.com/")
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Please tell me you're that's just mockup artwork and that you're not planning to stretch it like that?
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Please tell me you're that's just mockup artwork and that you're not planning to stretch it like that?
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Do a NEO Matrix theme, profile looks like his matrix 2 garment......
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I really like the design. The curved back makes it unique although it will be hard to fit a back plate. I don't like any of the artwork ideas (besides the ugly stretching).
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Yer it's just idea I would never used stretched artwork on any if my machine I'm just playing around with themes
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/imlived/imageedit_5_9062874812fggfgfgfg.gif) (http://"http://www.customcades.com/")
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Very nice cabinet profile! :cheers:
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Cheers for the ideas
So day one
Bought my wood from B&Q at £20 for a sheet of 18mm MDF it's more expensive than other places but they cut wood for free so with my 2 sheets cut to rough I marked my wood
And screwed the left and right sides together
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/02/bu2ery3a.jpg)
Then I used trunking as a guide for my jigsaw
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/02/gy6evesa.jpg)
Ten minutes of cutting
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/02/e6eruvas.jpg)
And the two sides are cut with bottom shelf and above the marque light
Note the control is short because I'm sitting a curved section on top different from the plan
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/02/ysurujag.jpg)
More updates tomorrow
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/imlived/imageedit_5_9062874812fggfgfgfg.gif) (http://"http://www.customcades.com/")
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So back to the wood cutting
First I got out the control panel
I went off plan because like women it's better with curves ; )
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/04/bene4ygy.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/03/u6ehydy6.jpg)
Now time to put it together for a dry fit
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/03/vusagapa.jpg)
The front on that I'm going to cut a window into
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/03/agunuma7.jpg)
The control panel in place
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/03/2ehuqa7e.jpg)
One of the 3 back panels on
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/03/mezanyte.jpg)
The side view
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/03/udaveded.jpg)
Loading it into the van
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/03/a8yheveb.jpg)
Snug fit
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/03/qa5aduby.jpg)
So taking it home to prep for decals and continue the build.
I have a few panels missing and not sure how I'm going to fit a panel under the control panel maybe a curved panel hmmmm
Still not sure what design I'm going for ?
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/imlived/imageedit_5_9062874812fggfgfgfg.gif) (http://"http://www.customcades.com/")
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Love the curves :applaud:
Very nice jigsaw skills! :notworthy:
Looking forward to see this develop!
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It looks awesome!
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Looking good so far! I'm not sure about Mortal Kombat artwork on a cabinet with "street fighter" cut into the front? :)
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Love the shape. I'm in the design phase of Blue Pill II and I'm looking for inspiration. Thanks!
SUBSCRIBED.
AJ
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Cheers for the feedback I'm not cutting in the street fighter logo ? That's the design I copied
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/imlived/imageedit_5_9062874812fggfgfgfg.gif) (http://"http://www.customcades.com/")
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Well it's going be loud with five of these fitted ...where am I gonna fit the sub ?
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/06/dysyry5e.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/imlived/imageedit_5_9062874812fggfgfgfg.gif) (http://"http://www.customcades.com/")
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Wow putting the Fix it felix machine control panel on top of the new machine really shows the scale ; )
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/08/u2etuqyp.jpg)
Also found thus "one off cab"
That I think I'd like to copy
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/08/numa5u2u.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/08/te4anebe.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/imlived/imageedit_5_9062874812fggfgfgfg.gif) (http://"http://www.customcades.com/")
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Nice work so far. Love that slim cab look. :applaud:
Would you copy the artwork on that Injustice cab?
Also where did you get that Fix It Felix 2-player artwork setup?
I've been toying with the idea of making a Fix it Felix upright.
:cheers:
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Cheers for the feedback
I think ill just make my own injustice artwork based on those pictures.
The fix felix artwork was given to me on the hyper spin forums then I just modified it to make it into a 2 player control setup if you need some artwork let me know I'll see what I can do for you.
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/imlived/imageedit_5_9062874812fggfgfgfg.gif) (http://"http://www.customcades.com/")
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Interesting design with the curves. I'll be interested in seeing the finished art-work.
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Weird posting seems to pop up a error
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So little update today until I can cut my T-molding groove i decided to get the speaker panel ready....weird place to begin ; )
Holes cut out for speakers
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/09/hagapahe.jpg)
Two layers of undercoat
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/09/9egy2agu.jpg)
1 layer of top coat
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/09/dynanaqu.jpg)
I cut the groove in the sides for the T-Molding
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/10/3a7azypy.jpg)
As some parts are going to be on show I undercoated them
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/10/4una7eju.jpg)
Then once again
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/10/8u4eza9u.jpg)
Now with the black
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/10/9e9y7yru.jpg)
And once again
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/10/syjaquzy.jpg)
And that's the inside done
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/10/ymyvu4a5.jpg)
One more coat on the speaker grill
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/10/emu2ege4.jpg)
And speakers fitted
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/10/edyza8yt.jpg)
Now to fit it back together
Just a rough idea if what the parts look fitted it's hard to get a picture of finish I got I'm really happy with it
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/10/9e9uzy5a.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/10/u4ydaba7.jpg)
fitted some T- Molding to see how it looks you gotta love that bling
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/11/pu8e6aze.jpg)
Hard to show in a picture but I tested the speaker and fitted the Sub woofer and played Mortal Kombat and the bass and sound was terrific.
Yup she's big !
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/11/na9u5eza.jpg)
Anyone good arcade names?
I was thinking "Ultracade"
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/imlived/imageedit_5_9062874812fggfgfgfg.gif) (http://"http://www.customcades.com/")
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Test
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/imlived/imageedit_5_9062874812fggfgfgfg.gif) (http://"http://www.customcades.com/")
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Seems to working now?
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Well like all builds you get the odd set backs.
Mine came today when I decased the LCD I had planed on using
I stripped it down and removed part's I didn't need speakers etc
But when flipped it on its front I hadn't noticed a screw that had fallen out, so I accidentally put all of the tv weight onto the screen.
And yup It cracked and even though
I'm a qualified electrician I still googled LCD repair and of course you can not fix a cracked screen
Happy days
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/13/gu4unybe.jpg)
Sad times
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/13/ume7epe6.jpg)
Oh well guess I'll have to hit gumtree/eBay
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/imlived/imageedit_5_9062874812fggfgfgfg.gif) (http://"http://www.customcades.com/")
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Happy days
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/13/gu4unybe.jpg)
I blame those Daleks on your back wall.
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Yup they cause all sorts of trouble
Later this year I'm gonna build a
Mini Tardis arcade
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/imlived/imageedit_5_9062874812fggfgfgfg.gif) (http://"http://www.customcades.com/")
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Yup they cause all sorts of trouble
Later this year I'm gonna build a
Mini Tardis arcade
My daughter will take two.
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Ok I'm just trying to pick a name for this machine I've already kinda picked it but just wanted your thoughts,the artwork Is just a quick
Play around with Photo Shop
Fight Cab
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/14/upavyquv.jpg)
Ultra cab
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/14/erysadeq.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/imlived/imageedit_5_9062874812fggfgfgfg.gif) (http://"http://www.customcades.com/")
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(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/14/upavyquv.jpg)
*GASP* You just broke rules 1 and 2. :laugh2:
Scott
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lol do you think it would work ?
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/imlived/imageedit_5_9062874812fggfgfgfg.gif) (http://"http://www.customcades.com/")
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Maybe with some modified soap sideart. ;D
(http://www.wallpapersam.com/wallpapers/2013/03/Fight-Club-Soap-Text-1200x1920.jpg)
Scott
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Really like the progress. Too bad about the screen.
I actually did a similar fight club theme bartop.
You can check it ou here:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,130529.msg1336027.html#msg1336027 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,130529.msg1336027.html#msg1336027)
Looking forward to your next update.
:cheers:
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Cheers for the feedback I'll check your build right now
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/imlived/imageedit_5_9062874812fggfgfgfg.gif) (http://"http://www.customcades.com/")
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I really really like the profile of this cab, well done :applaud:
The control panel does seem like it has a lot of overhang (seems like at least 30%). Are you sure that will be stable?
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Cheers,I'm planning to put two lock down latches to hold it in place , I'm still unsure what to do about the bottom of the over hang
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/imlived/imageedit_5_9062874812fggfgfgfg.gif) (http://"http://www.customcades.com/")
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Cheers,I'm planning to put two lock down latches to hold it in place , I'm still unsure what to do about the bottom of the over hang
Leds, or use velcro to hide a mini keyboard underneath.
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I just threw in one of these. Mine shoots down over the coin door and onto your sneakers. At the time of my order it was 4 bux, so I just threw it in.
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/2979/lit-124/Logisys_5-LED_Lazer_Light_Kit_-_BLUE.html (http://www.frozencpu.com/products/2979/lit-124/Logisys_5-LED_Lazer_Light_Kit_-_BLUE.html)
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/mcseforsale/MAME_CAB/IMG_5222.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/mcseforsale/media/MAME_CAB/IMG_5222.jpg.html)
AJ
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Well lucky I found a replacement tv
Manged to knock this guy down to £50 it's not a patch on the one I broke
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/15/aserunev.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/15/ejyma8am.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/imlived/imageedit_5_9062874812fggfgfgfg.gif) (http://"http://www.customcades.com/")
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Not a bad tv looks nice... Now to decase another tv ; ( wish me luck
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/imlived/imageedit_5_9062874812fggfgfgfg.gif) (http://"http://www.customcades.com/")
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So busy day/night tonight
Decased the tv
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/16/eqeja9y7.jpg)
Cut out new frame and mounted tv to it,it not straight but a trim will fix that
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/16/jybusezy.jpg)
Mounted it into the cab
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/16/eveha3un.jpg)
Fitted PC to bottom and out a temporary (not level shelf for the Xbox 360)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/16/y8y8y9uz.jpg)
Lots of tiding to do and make front panel
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/16/sybu4yqy.jpg)
And testing how she runs with the ultimate test mine craft
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/16/2abe7ete.jpg)
So lots to do lots to clean up,straighten add fixings fans light etc and panels to make and the control panel to build also choose the final artwork.
but it nice to get an idea of what's she will look like ; )
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/imlived/imageedit_5_9062874812fggfgfgfg.gif) (http://"http://www.customcades.com/")