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Title: Crazy Kong inspired bartop. First build
Post by: sealcouch on July 20, 2015, 09:53:58 pm

This is my first arcade build I've worked on.

I'm using a Haruman Mini Pretendo kit
It's powered by a Raspberry Pi running Mame4All.

Here's where I am so far:

(http://i.imgur.com/Kr8X5eP.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/7qzRPw9.jpg)

I'm working on completely customizing the UI.  Here's a WIP shot of the UI. I need to figure out whats causing the overlay to repeat on the right side.


(http://i.imgur.com/Wm5f9jT.jpg)

Once the UI is completely finished I will post a video.


As you'll notice in the photo, the player button is sideways. I was working with some pretty tight quarters and was unable to fit everything unless I turned this button on it's side. I have a solid white button coming in the mail. I'm going to eventually but a label for it....or.....something.


What I have left to do:
Fix player button.
Purchase side art.
Mount CP to cab. It's currently attached with velcro.
Use more leds in the marquee lighting.

This is my first build ever so excuse any dumb mistakes on my part.

I can't thank this community enough for being such a wealth of knowledge. Any issue or thought I had while building or planning I just searched the site and sure enough there is always an answer.

More updates to come!

Title: Re: Crazy Kong inspired bartop. First build
Post by: ChanceKJ on July 21, 2015, 12:15:16 am

Hehe, this is a crazy cool build. Don't forget to paint the inside edges of that speaker grill ;)

Title: Re: Crazy Kong inspired bartop. First build
Post by: sealcouch on July 21, 2015, 07:10:02 am

Quote from: ChanceKJ on July 21, 2015, 12:15:16 am

Hehe, this is a crazy cool build. Don't forget to paint the inside edges of that speaker grill ;)

Thanks! Glad you like it. I'm going to be painting the speaker grill tonight.

Title: Re: Crazy Kong inspired bartop. First build
Post by: camperman73 on July 21, 2015, 08:54:22 am

Wow Crazy Kong, my all time favourite game from my VIC20. Loved it.

And a fab build. love it.

Title: Re: Crazy Kong inspired bartop. First build
Post by: Peabo on July 21, 2015, 01:31:10 pm

Great work!

Title: Re: Crazy Kong inspired bartop. First build
Post by: tomstewdevine on July 23, 2015, 04:13:02 pm

Very cool Homie.

Title: Re: Crazy Kong inspired bartop. First build
Post by: sealcouch on August 11, 2015, 06:42:10 pm

I'd say I'm about 99% done. I decided to sort of mash-up the side art with the original Donkey Kong. It's a little sloppy but for what is really a budget build, I'm pretty happy with it.
(http://i.imgur.com/YSNfUXA.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/DKaESrY.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/44q10Rj.jpg)


I've painted the speaker grill and got the control panel bolted down. It feels very comfortable. I still want to perfect the backlight on the marquee. I bought a little USB led light but it doesn't do enough. I will probably need another.

Title: Re: Crazy Kong inspired bartop. First build
Post by: ChanceKJ on August 11, 2015, 06:54:50 pm

 :applaud: love it

Title: Re: Crazy Kong inspired bartop. First build
Post by: Peabo on August 12, 2015, 09:19:13 am

Very nice!

Title: Re: Crazy Kong inspired bartop. First build
Post by: mike boss on August 17, 2015, 04:25:04 pm

Very nice !
Sweet looking machine.

Title: Re: Crazy Kong inspired bartop. First build
Post by: BulletProof on September 03, 2015, 06:21:01 pm

Nice! What size monitor do you have? I'm building this kit now and I'm thinking of putting a 17" in there on an angle.

Title: Re: Crazy Kong inspired bartop. First build
Post by: TheDude on September 04, 2015, 05:42:14 am

Cool bartop ! If you're ok with it I'd like to post your photos on Bartopmania.

Let me know if it's ok with you !  :applaud:

Title: Re: Crazy Kong inspired bartop. First build
Post by: jond on September 04, 2015, 10:32:23 am

Can you post the plans or where you got them i love that great job

Title: Re: Crazy Kong inspired bartop. First build
Post by: HaRuMaN on September 04, 2015, 10:38:50 am

Quote from: jond on September 04, 2015, 10:32:23 am

Can you post the plans or where you got them i love that great job

That's one of my kits:

http://shop.harumancustoms.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=61&tag=1+player (http://shop.harumancustoms.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=61&tag=1+player)

Title: Re: Crazy Kong inspired bartop. First build
Post by: sealcouch on December 29, 2015, 12:09:40 pm

Long time no post, but I've added a plexi cover to my control panel (Thanks Haruman!), redid the monitor bezel and properly backlit the marquee.

(http://i.imgur.com/LkiECjl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/5SyluEZ.jpg) Not the greatest photo here.

Once I reapply the side art with better adhesive and fix the bottom of the marquee I might just call this project finished.

Title: Re: Crazy Kong inspired bartop. First build
Post by: HaRuMaN on December 29, 2015, 01:15:41 pm

Looking really good!   :cheers:

Title: Re: Crazy Kong inspired bartop. First build
Post by: Leo1969 on December 31, 2015, 08:00:35 pm

I really like what you did here. Really nice looking cabinet.