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Title: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine **99.9% Complete**
Post by: a1pharm on February 03, 2015, 09:16:51 am
Well it's been a few years since I build my first cab.  I have received a lot of interest from folks who would like me to build them a cab.

Now that interest has reached a critical mass, and I intend to build a 32" custom slim (similar to my first cab - link in my sig).

Given the temperature is Wisconsin is officially abysmally cold, I am unable to use paint.  Therefore, I will be using melamine.  White melamine appears common on sports themed cabs, and these cabs will all be sports themed. 

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-Melamine-White-Panel-Common-3-4-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-750-in-x-49-in-x-97-in-461877/100070209 (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-Melamine-White-Panel-Common-3-4-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-750-in-x-49-in-x-97-in-461877/100070209)

This build will be a departure from my previous builds, in that I will no longer be using a router as my primary means of making cuts.  I intend to use a circular saw with a guide in order to make perfect cuts.  It should cut down on dust production, while being faster, and resulting in less router burn out.

I had to use the router due to slight chipping when I used a circular saw.  :badmood:

Stay tuned for plans, artwork, and build.

Cheers!
 :cheers:
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: Louis Tully on February 03, 2015, 11:14:06 am
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Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: a1pharm on February 03, 2015, 11:38:01 am
:lol    :applaud:

4 is a bunch, dude.


Looking forward to this. Are you going one at a time or simultaneous?

I'll be doing the woodworking simultaneously, and the software configuration once, and then duplicating the HDD (3 of the comps are identical).

One of the cabs will have a different, more powerful computer, and have a few more features than the other 3, however, the basic form will be the same for all.

It should be interesting!
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: jugger18 on February 03, 2015, 11:52:52 am
They had better all be packer cabs.  Where in WI? Madison here.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: a1pharm on February 03, 2015, 11:54:28 am
One will be a Packers vs. Bears cab (for a divided customer couple), and the remaining ones will likely all be Green Bay.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: jugger18 on February 03, 2015, 01:40:57 pm
One will be a Packers vs. Bears cab (for a divided customer couple), and the remaining ones will likely all be Green Bay.

Pretty unfair matchup there  ;D
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: Vigo on February 03, 2015, 02:28:26 pm
So somebody gets stuck playing as the Bears?  ;D

Sweet, looking forward to seeing your GB cabs.  :cheers:
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: wp34 on February 03, 2015, 02:41:27 pm
They had better all be packer cabs.  Where in WI? Madison here.

 :puke


 >:D
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: Karpro on February 03, 2015, 03:12:19 pm
Does then article board core on those sheets hold screws okay?  Saw that stuff at Home Depot and was reluctant to try it.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: jugger18 on February 03, 2015, 04:43:13 pm
They had better all be packer cabs.  Where in WI? Madison here.

 :puke


 >:D

For that comment, the bears just extended Jay Cutler's contract
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: Vigo on February 04, 2015, 11:37:34 am
....and raised his salary and plan on benching him a few games next season.   >:D
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: wp34 on February 04, 2015, 12:39:52 pm
I'm sure glad baseball starts soon.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: a1pharm on February 04, 2015, 05:45:22 pm
I used to live in Madison for a few years while going to university.  Now I'm in bumble*** about an hour away from Madison.

Yeah, GB vs. Bears is a pretty unfair fight (especially if Cutler stays).  I have a feeling no one will want to player 1 (that will be the Bear's side).

This GB vs. Bears cab will have a 32" LCD, the other 3 will have 17" 4:3 monitors.  (The 32" LCD cab will be ~31" wide, while the 17" ones will be ~24" wide.)  Should I use a different design for the smaller screens, or do you think as long as I scale the width down it will look alright?  I'm using a modified and simpler (but still similar) plan as my upright.  Will upload a scan of of the plans one of these days.

Please let me know if you think a 17" would work in a cab like my upright, but narrower.


Cheers!
 :cheers:
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: a1pharm on February 05, 2015, 09:15:10 am
Control overlays complete.  I will need to fix the whitebalance with player 1.  Debating now on using a simple switchable 4/8 way stick for player 1, or having a dedicated 4 way stick somewhere else on the panel.  The panel will 10 x 31 inches.  It will have a 2 1/4" trackball.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: Louis Tully on February 05, 2015, 09:49:24 am
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Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: jugger18 on February 05, 2015, 10:49:07 am
My kids cab is 24 wide with a 17in monitor.  I think the sceen looks to small and will probably withere put in a widescreen or a 19in at some point (i have one that needs to be recapped)
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: wp34 on February 05, 2015, 11:39:35 am
https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3221/2722056059_72d4eccdeb.jpg   


Side art??

 :applaud:
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: a1pharm on February 05, 2015, 01:13:23 pm
https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3221/2722056059_72d4eccdeb.jpg   


Side art??

Love it!
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: jugger18 on February 05, 2015, 03:17:37 pm
Needs more Deeeetka
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: a1pharm on February 06, 2015, 09:13:16 am
Because I am making this for someone else, I am itemizing all costs (except my time - it is a hobby!)

Here's what has been ordered so far:
Amazon      
USB extension cable x 2   4.7   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P3HYHOK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AS7T8BPEDKV97 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P3HYHOK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AS7T8BPEDKV97)
USB 2 port external hub   5.25   http://www.amazon.com/female-socket-panel-mount-extension/dp/B00NIH1PZ6/ref=pd_cp_pc_0 (http://www.amazon.com/female-socket-panel-mount-extension/dp/B00NIH1PZ6/ref=pd_cp_pc_0)
Power port panel mount   3   http://www.amazon.com/Inlet-Module-Switch-Socket-IEC320/dp/B0050HH70E/ref=pd_sim_e_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=1YGWNVJA23QV6ZM85DEY (http://www.amazon.com/Inlet-Module-Switch-Socket-IEC320/dp/B0050HH70E/ref=pd_sim_e_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=1YGWNVJA23QV6ZM85DEY)
2.1 Logitech speakers   33.94   http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000382-Z313-Speaker-System/dp/B002HWRZ2K/ref=sr_1_186?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1423230570&sr=1-186&keywords=2.1+speakers (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000382-Z313-Speaker-System/dp/B002HWRZ2K/ref=sr_1_186?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1423230570&sr=1-186&keywords=2.1+speakers)
Geforce 610   34.99   http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-1024MB-Graphics-01G-P3-2615-KR/dp/B00847TOLC/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3FLCJBXDR8DL8 (http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-1024MB-Graphics-01G-P3-2615-KR/dp/B00847TOLC/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3FLCJBXDR8DL8)

Dirtcheaptrading.com      
Item   Cost   link
2 1/4 trackball ps2 LED   24.95   http://www.dirtcheaptrading.com/arcade-parts/arcade-controls.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=80&category_id=2 (http://www.dirtcheaptrading.com/arcade-parts/arcade-controls.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=80&category_id=2)
Mounting plate   9.95   http://www.dirtcheaptrading.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=101&category_id=2&redirected=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=6 (http://www.dirtcheaptrading.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=101&category_id=2&redirected=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=6)
Xin MO USB controller   18.95   http://www.dirtcheaptrading.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=78&category_id=2&redirected=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=6 (http://www.dirtcheaptrading.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=78&category_id=2&redirected=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=6)
Shipping   7.95   


I am going to experiment with the Xin MO USB controller.  It comes with wiring hanesses and it costs < $20.  I imagine I'll use the software "JoyToKey" to get it working correctly.  If this turns into a viable option, it is less that 50% of the cost of the KeyWiz I am familiar with (and even cheaper than Ultimarc's offerings).  I don't have high hopes for this device, but if it works out, I'll probably use it in every subsequent build.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: jugger18 on February 06, 2015, 10:53:11 am
The kids arcade is using the Xin Mo.  No major issues with it.  I just went into each emulater and setup the controllers there.  Then set up the controllers for the frontend.  Only issue I had was on the second build (switched PC's).  Hyperspin would not see the joystick so I just used Game-ex.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: a1pharm on February 06, 2015, 01:37:46 pm
The kids arcade is using the Xin Mo.  No major issues with it.  I just went into each emulater and setup the controllers there.  Then set up the controllers for the frontend.  Only issue I had was on the second build (switched PC's).  Hyperspin would not see the joystick so I just used Game-ex.

Good to know.  I intended to do a copy/paste of my hyperspin setup for this cab.  If it doesn't work, I may just get a keywiz (I'm not interested in learning a new frontend right now).  Thanks for the info!
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: jugger18 on February 08, 2015, 03:26:35 pm
I have just rebuilt my hyper spin master image on my NAS.  I will copy it over and see if the xin-mo plays nice
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: a1pharm on February 08, 2015, 03:44:23 pm
I have just rebuilt my hyper spin master image on my NAS.  I will copy it over and see if the xin-mo plays nice

Oh, I've used a USB gamepad encoder in the past w/ Hyperspin, and it works great (always paired it w/ JoyToKey).   Still interested in what you notice, though.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: a1pharm on February 08, 2015, 03:45:54 pm
:lol    :applaud:

4 is a bunch, dude.


Looking forward to this. Are you going one at a time or simultaneous?

Well, I'm changing the plan: there will be just 1 cab being build instead of all 4.  I will likely make 3 identical small-ish lowboys in the future w/ the 3 computers and monitors I was going to repurpose...  I also have a 4th extra computer and a 27" CRT... I might get the bug again...
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 24" wide Upright Cab
Post by: yotsuya on February 08, 2015, 03:56:22 pm
:lol    :applaud:

4 is a bunch, dude.


Looking forward to this. Are you going one at a time or simultaneous?

Well, I'm changing the plan: there will be just 1 cab being build instead of all 4.  I will likely make 3 identical small-ish lowboys in the future w/ the 3 computers and monitors I was going to repurpose...  I also have a 4th extra computer and a 27" CRT... I might get the bug again...

Other guys back out? I hate when that happens.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: a1pharm on February 08, 2015, 04:48:36 pm
No, no one backed out.  I was going to build 1, so I thought, "Why not 4?"

I doubt  I would have much difficulty offloading them, however, I'm building a house this year, and probably moving twice, and I do not want to move my cab + 3 others in case I can't offload them quickly.

I will likely be away from cab building for a while after this one is done (new house + planning on starting the baby train w/ the Mrs.).

I have waaaay too many working computers in my house right now (12), and I thought I'd make a margin by turning some of them into cabs.

I may still put together plans for the 17" monitor lowboys, but for now, I'll focus on this custom slim.

Cheers!
 :cheers:
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: jugger18 on February 09, 2015, 11:19:15 am
Totally ran out of time to copy it over last night.  I will take care of it tonight.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: a1pharm on February 15, 2015, 09:12:13 pm
99% done w/ woodworking.  Excuse the horrible pic (low light phone pic).  I'll get some better ones after I get the pine battons attached this week.  I expect to get this finished within the next two weeks (shipments allowing).  Wish me luck!

Ordered everything except for the marquee and CP artwork.  Here's a tally of all costs so far:

Dirtcheaptrading.com      
Item   Cost   link
2 1/4 trackball ps2 LED   24.95   http://www.dirtcheaptrading.com/arcade-parts/arcade-controls.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=80&category_id=2 (http://www.dirtcheaptrading.com/arcade-parts/arcade-controls.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=80&category_id=2)
Mounting plate   9.95   http://www.dirtcheaptrading.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=101&category_id=2&redirected=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=6 (http://www.dirtcheaptrading.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=101&category_id=2&redirected=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=6)
Xin MO USB controller   18.95   http://www.dirtcheaptrading.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=78&category_id=2&redirected=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=6 (http://www.dirtcheaptrading.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=78&category_id=2&redirected=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=6)
Shipping   7.95   


Amazon      
USB extension cable x 2   4.7   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P3HYHOK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AS7T8BPEDKV97 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P3HYHOK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AS7T8BPEDKV97)
USB 2 port external hub   5.25   http://www.amazon.com/female-socket-panel-mount-extension/dp/B00NIH1PZ6/ref=pd_cp_pc_0 (http://www.amazon.com/female-socket-panel-mount-extension/dp/B00NIH1PZ6/ref=pd_cp_pc_0)
Power port panel mount   3   http://www.amazon.com/Inlet-Module-Switch-Socket-IEC320/dp/B0050HH70E/ref=pd_sim_e_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=1YGWNVJA23QV6ZM85DEY (http://www.amazon.com/Inlet-Module-Switch-Socket-IEC320/dp/B0050HH70E/ref=pd_sim_e_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=1YGWNVJA23QV6ZM85DEY)
2.1 Logitech speakers   33.94   http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000382-Z313-Speaker-System/dp/B002HWRZ2K/ref=sr_1_186?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1423230570&sr=1-186&keywords=2.1+speakers (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000382-Z313-Speaker-System/dp/B002HWRZ2K/ref=sr_1_186?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1423230570&sr=1-186&keywords=2.1+speakers)
Geforce 610   34.99   http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-1024MB-Graphics-01G-P3-2615-KR/dp/B00847TOLC/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3FLCJBXDR8DL8 (http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-1024MB-Graphics-01G-P3-2615-KR/dp/B00847TOLC/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3FLCJBXDR8DL8)


GroovyGameGear.com      
Zippy Arcade Stick x 3   23.85   http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=371 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=371)
Joystick Mounting Kit x 4   6.95   http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70&products_id=317 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70&products_id=317)
White pushbuttons x 23   27.6   http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=73&products_id=351 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=73&products_id=351)
T-molding white 40 ft   16   http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=75&products_id=222 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=75&products_id=222)
Shipping   14.45   


Newegg.com      
320 gb HDD   29.99   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5AD1S71713 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5AD1S71713)
2 gb DDR3 1333 x 2   35.99   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231394 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231394)
500w PSU 80 plus cert   34.99   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159124 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159124)
Motherboard LGA 1155   29.99   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186244 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186244)
Intel Celeron 2.7 ghz G1620   46.99   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116888 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116888)
Shipping   3.99   


Best Buy      
Insignia 32" 1080p 60hz LED   189.99   http://www.ebay.com/itm/Insignia-32-034-Class-31-1-2-034-Diag-LED-1080p-HDTV-Black-/201190265417?_trksid=p2054897.l4275#shpCntId (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Insignia-32-034-Class-31-1-2-034-Diag-LED-1080p-HDTV-Black-/201190265417?_trksid=p2054897.l4275#shpCntId)
tax   10.45   


Lowes #1      
2 x 3/4 x 4 x 8 Melamine      
5 x 2x2x8      
L rail      
U rail      
various hardware      
plexi      
   153.82   
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: jugger18 on February 15, 2015, 09:42:22 pm
Sorry for taking forever.  My install still has the same issue.  I set up controllers in hyperhq, but when in hyper spin the joystick does nothing
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on February 15, 2015, 10:50:08 pm
Sorry for taking forever.  My install still has the same issue.  I set up controllers in hyperhq, but when in hyper spin the joystick does nothing
Joysticks are not supported with Hyperspin.  You need to use Joy to key to get it to work.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: jugger18 on February 16, 2015, 09:40:17 am
Sorry for taking forever.  My install still has the same issue.  I set up controllers in hyperhq, but when in hyper spin the joystick does nothing
Joysticks are not supported with Hyperspin.  You need to use Joy to key to get it to work.

That would explain it then.  I will test tonight.  Although I swear it worked when I was first testing it.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: a1pharm on February 16, 2015, 11:38:46 am
I've used JoyToKey and USB gamepad controllers (KeyWhiz) in the past on some bartops.  As long as the Xin Mo is recognized by joytokey, I think I'm good to go.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: a1pharm on February 16, 2015, 03:34:55 pm
FYI: Routers start on fire (especially cheapo generic 1.75 HP ones...)

I had to buy a new router after 5 hours into the woodworking segment of the project.

Went with a 2.25 hp Skil router w/ fixed and plunge base.  I can't recommend this router enough... wow!
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Skil-2-1-4-HP-Combo-Base-Router-Set-1830/203362513?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cG%7cBase%7cPLA%7cD25T%7cPowerTools&gclid=CjwKEAiAx4anBRDz6JLYjMDxoQYSJAA4loRmPHKiPARXZdmW1Z4knDlh-Tl3ZoyGvmWibnwRyQaF0hoCEDvw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Skil-2-1-4-HP-Combo-Base-Router-Set-1830/203362513?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cG%7cBase%7cPLA%7cD25T%7cPowerTools&gclid=CjwKEAiAx4anBRDz6JLYjMDxoQYSJAA4loRmPHKiPARXZdmW1Z4knDlh-Tl3ZoyGvmWibnwRyQaF0hoCEDvw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds)

It's like going from a rusted out jalopy to a brand new Lambo.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: a1pharm on February 25, 2015, 10:20:32 pm
Here's the finalized CP artwork - already sent to the printer...

It will be printed on polycarbonate - no need to put plexi over the top.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: phoenixtom on February 26, 2015, 03:09:49 am
Cool project!
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: jugger18 on February 26, 2015, 10:02:13 am
Found this on hyperspin forums http://www.hyperspin-fe.com/forum/showthread.php?36933-Xin-Mo-DUal&highlight=xinmo (http://www.hyperspin-fe.com/forum/showthread.php?36933-Xin-Mo-DUal&highlight=xinmo)

I don't know why it shouldn't unless the XinMo isn't registered as a typical joystick in Windows, and this may be the case. In any case, HyperSpin doesn't have native joystick support. Works with an i-Pac but not a joystick. To add joystick support, you will need to use the HyperSpin Startup Script. No way around that. There are two ways you can do this:

1. The easy way is save HyperSpin Startup Script.exe to your /HyperSpin/Utilities folder (create the Utilities folder if you don't have one).
2. Launch the program once so it will create an ini file.
3. Open the ini file and change 'Joysticks_Enabled=False' to 'Joysticks_Enabled=true'. Save the file and close the ini file.
4. Open HyperHQ and in the Main Settings>Startup/Exit Tab, set the startup program to HyperSpin Startup Script.

Now launch HyperSpin and see if you have joystick navigation. Function buttons for HyperSpin when using the HyperSpin Startup Script are hardcoded. So in your Windows Control Panel Properties, once you find out which buttons are 1-7. The corresponding functions for those buttons:

Button 1: Enter
Button 2: Esc
Button 3: Genre
Button 4: Roulette
Button 5: Skip up
Button 6: Skip down
Button 7: Favorites

Now if this doesn't work, then you will have to use Xpadder and the HyperSpin Startup Script. I made a video to help folks get that going but it is a little outdated. Be sure to read the comments in the video where I corrected the mistake.


Tested and worked fine.  No need for joy2key unless you want to customize buttons (may be able to do this in the ini file as well)
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: a1pharm on February 27, 2015, 06:13:39 pm
Found this on hyperspin forums http://www.hyperspin-fe.com/forum/showthread.php?36933-Xin-Mo-DUal&highlight=xinmo (http://www.hyperspin-fe.com/forum/showthread.php?36933-Xin-Mo-DUal&highlight=xinmo)

I don't know why it shouldn't unless the XinMo isn't registered as a typical joystick in Windows, and this may be the case. In any case, HyperSpin doesn't have native joystick support. Works with an i-Pac but not a joystick. To add joystick support, you will need to use the HyperSpin Startup Script. No way around that. There are two ways you can do this:

1. The easy way is save HyperSpin Startup Script.exe to your /HyperSpin/Utilities folder (create the Utilities folder if you don't have one).
2. Launch the program once so it will create an ini file.
3. Open the ini file and change 'Joysticks_Enabled=False' to 'Joysticks_Enabled=true'. Save the file and close the ini file.
4. Open HyperHQ and in the Main Settings>Startup/Exit Tab, set the startup program to HyperSpin Startup Script.

Now launch HyperSpin and see if you have joystick navigation. Function buttons for HyperSpin when using the HyperSpin Startup Script are hardcoded. So in your Windows Control Panel Properties, once you find out which buttons are 1-7. The corresponding functions for those buttons:

Button 1: Enter
Button 2: Esc
Button 3: Genre
Button 4: Roulette
Button 5: Skip up
Button 6: Skip down
Button 7: Favorites

Now if this doesn't work, then you will have to use Xpadder and the HyperSpin Startup Script. I made a video to help folks get that going but it is a little outdated. Be sure to read the comments in the video where I corrected the mistake.


Tested and worked fine.  No need for joy2key unless you want to customize buttons (may be able to do this in the ini file as well)

Thanks for this info!  I was trying to avoid using JoyToKey for an odd reason that has to do with Mushroom Kingdom Fusion and another platformer... this info might just save the day...

 :cheers:
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: a1pharm on March 04, 2015, 08:02:53 pm
I noticed I haven't uploaded any pics of the (almost) completed cab.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: a1pharm on March 04, 2015, 08:04:31 pm
Here's the rough plans on graph paper.  I drew everything to scale in another series (not uploaded).  This design is a departure from my first cab.  Fewer angles = easier construction.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: a1pharm on March 04, 2015, 08:06:24 pm
Here are some pics of the marquee area.  I will sandwich artwork from gameongraphics in between some plexi sheets.  I had Lowes cut the plexi for me.  It didn't cost anything to have it cut, and it saved me a bunch of time and dust...
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: a1pharm on March 04, 2015, 08:11:15 pm
Here are some shots of the wiring/computer work (the subwoofer is mounted next to the motherboard and is forward firing).  The cable management is not beautifully meticulous, but it will do just fine for this application.  I'm just waiting on the CP art to arrive before I create the CP (that rat's nest of cables and USB controllers has everything I need for all of the control interfaces).  It just shipped a few days ago, so hopefully this thing will be completed in the next two weeks...
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: a1pharm on March 04, 2015, 08:15:55 pm
Here's the marquee.  Nothing fancy, that was the point.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: otsep on March 06, 2015, 10:38:39 pm
Love the simple design.

The melamine gives it such a clean look.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: a1pharm on March 07, 2015, 07:43:23 am
I think I'll be using melamine from here on out for all commissioned builds.  No painting or laminating makes up for the slight extra work on making the edges "pretty."
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: otsep on March 07, 2015, 03:24:18 pm
I think I'll be using melamine from here on out for all commissioned builds.  No painting or laminating makes up for the slight extra work on making the edges "pretty."

Good point.  You can order it with all kinds of different surfaces on it too.  My stepfather uses it a lot for his cabinetry business.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: ChanceKJ on March 07, 2015, 05:39:10 pm
I really wished i could have gotten my hands on some MDO here in Calgary, All the benefits of the surface, but none of the particle board issues. Its like the best of both worlds.  Oddly, its just not found anywhere here, which i find quite strange. Of the dozen places i called only one was even willing to help me with it, and only if i bought a whole flat of boards. Unless i had access to a CnC and could make cab kits to sell it really wouldn't be worth it.

 :dunno
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: a1pharm on March 08, 2015, 09:14:24 am
Each 4' x 8' x 3/4" sheet was $25 at Lowes.  I used 2 for this build (I have VERY little scrap left).  The finish is not as durable as laminate, but it feels damn close.  Considering laminate = ~150-200, and MDF = 40/sheet around here, this is a steal of a deal.  Saves a helluva lot of time, too.  The only downside (and it is a serious one if you don't do things carefully) is the chipping along cut edges.  Special saw blades or a router will have to be used for all cuts if you want things to be perfect.   :blah:
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine
Post by: a1pharm on March 16, 2015, 09:29:46 am
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=143724.0;attach=326032;image)

So I finished the beast about a week ago, but didn't get around to taking any final HDR pics of it.  If anyone has questions, let me know.  For those of you interested in this type of thing: it took 35 days from start to finish, including all planning, ordering, and artwork. 

In addition to MAME, it runs Future Pinball (flipper buttons on sides of cab) Gameboy, NES, SNES, and N64 emulators (CP used for everything but N64 - I got USB N64 controllers for that emulator).  In addition to traditional type game options, I also installed 3 PC games:

1. Mushroom Kingdom Fusion
2. Super Mario Fusion
3. Tiger Woods 2008 (uses the trackball quite nicely)

Here's the final itemized list of all costs (grand total = $897.96 USD):

Dirtcheaptrading.com      
Item   Cost   link
2 1/4 trackball ps2 LED   24.95   http://www.dirtcheaptrading.com/arcade-parts/arcade-controls.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=80&category_id=2 (http://www.dirtcheaptrading.com/arcade-parts/arcade-controls.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=80&category_id=2)
Mounting plate   9.95   http://www.dirtcheaptrading.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=101&category_id=2&redirected=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=6 (http://www.dirtcheaptrading.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=101&category_id=2&redirected=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=6)
Xin MO USB controller   18.95   http://www.dirtcheaptrading.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=78&category_id=2&redirected=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=6 (http://www.dirtcheaptrading.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=78&category_id=2&redirected=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=6)
Shipping   7.95   


Amazon      
USB extension cable x 2   4.7   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P3HYHOK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AS7T8BPEDKV97 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P3HYHOK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AS7T8BPEDKV97)
USB 2 port external hub   5.25   http://www.amazon.com/female-socket-panel-mount-extension/dp/B00NIH1PZ6/ref=pd_cp_pc_0 (http://www.amazon.com/female-socket-panel-mount-extension/dp/B00NIH1PZ6/ref=pd_cp_pc_0)
Power port panel mount   3   http://www.amazon.com/Inlet-Module-Switch-Socket-IEC320/dp/B0050HH70E/ref=pd_sim_e_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=1YGWNVJA23QV6ZM85DEY (http://www.amazon.com/Inlet-Module-Switch-Socket-IEC320/dp/B0050HH70E/ref=pd_sim_e_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=1YGWNVJA23QV6ZM85DEY)
2.1 Logitech speakers   33.94   http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000382-Z313-Speaker-System/dp/B002HWRZ2K/ref=sr_1_186?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1423230570&sr=1-186&keywords=2.1+speakers (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000382-Z313-Speaker-System/dp/B002HWRZ2K/ref=sr_1_186?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1423230570&sr=1-186&keywords=2.1+speakers)
Geforce 610   34.99   http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-1024MB-Graphics-01G-P3-2615-KR/dp/B00847TOLC/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3FLCJBXDR8DL8 (http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-1024MB-Graphics-01G-P3-2615-KR/dp/B00847TOLC/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3FLCJBXDR8DL8)


GroovyGameGear.com      
Zippy Arcade Stick x 3   23.85   http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=371 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=371)
Joystick Mounting Kit x 4   6.95   http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70&products_id=317 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70&products_id=317)
White pushbuttons x 23   27.6   http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=73&products_id=351 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=73&products_id=351)
T-molding white 40 ft   16   http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=75&products_id=222 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=75&products_id=222)
Shipping   14.45   


Newegg.com      
320 gb HDD   29.99   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5AD1S71713 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5AD1S71713)
2 gb DDR3 1333 x 2   35.99   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231394 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231394)
500w PSU 80 plus cert   34.99   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159124 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159124)
Motherboard LGA 1155   29.99   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186244 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186244)
Intel Celeron 2.7 ghz G1620   46.99   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116888 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116888)
Shipping   3.99   


Best Buy      
Insignia 32" 1080p 60hz LED   189.99   http://www.ebay.com/itm/Insignia-32-034-Class-31-1-2-034-Diag-LED-1080p-HDTV-Black-/201190265417?_trksid=p2054897.l4275#shpCntId (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Insignia-32-034-Class-31-1-2-034-Diag-LED-1080p-HDTV-Black-/201190265417?_trksid=p2054897.l4275#shpCntId)
tax   10.45   


Lowes #1      
2 x 3/4 x 4 x 8 Melamine      
5 x 2x2x8      
L rail      
U rail      
various hardware      
plexi      
   153.82   


Gameongraphix      
Marquee   29.99   
Control Panel   65.99   
Shipping   8.85   


Ebay      
N64 Usb controllers x 2   24.4   http://www.ebay.com/itm/171649106403 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/171649106403)


Grand Total   897.96   
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine **99.9% Complete**
Post by: otsep on March 16, 2015, 09:36:44 am
 :applaud: Nice! :applaud:

I really like the clean, simple look.
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine **99.9% Complete**
Post by: Demon-Seed on March 27, 2015, 08:52:30 pm
Any chance you could post plans? (the detailed ones you made)?
Do they make this Malemine stuff in black?  When drilling wholes I would thing it would be prone to chipping/cracking?

Great clean cabinet!
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32&quot; wide Upright Cab - White Melamine **99.9% Complete**
Post by: otsep on March 27, 2015, 08:57:57 pm

Do they make this Malemine stuff in black?  When drilling wholes I would thing it would be prone to chipping/cracking?

Great clean cabinet!

They make melamine with many different surface finishes.

http://www.builddirect.com/Melamine-Sheets-Results.aspx

For drilling holes you can sandwich scrap wood above and below to minimize chipping, use a forstner bit or a spiral upcut bit with a router.


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Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine **99.9% Complete**
Post by: Demon-Seed on March 27, 2015, 09:31:51 pm
Hey,
So...... I had to google the two bits as I had no idea!! LOL My first cab ever was based on LUSIDs design way back in the day.. it has been 13 years since my last cabinet!! Times have changed... I have a nice router now.. just need to learn how to use it :)  I am starting to plan a new build very similar to this one... and seems a router could be useful. Any links or how to use the darn thing? I am such a newbie again..
Title: Re: *Scratch Build 32" wide Upright Cab - White Melamine **99.9% Complete**
Post by: a1pharm on April 04, 2015, 10:19:42 am
Take a look at my first cab (in my sig) for info on how to use a router and other useful tidbits.  As for the plans, I can't scan them anymore (got a new printer, still trying to figure it out).  As for black melamine, I've never seen it.  However, painting white melamine black is always an option.  Let me know when you have bought the wood and other tools, and hopefully I'll have this printer/scanner figured out by then.

Cheers!
 :cheers: