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Title: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on September 05, 2016, 10:14:25 am
I feel the need to play some arcade games again. So might as well log its build here. :cheers:

I moved house since my last project and now i have a bigger space and a garden, no more balcony or horrible small storage basement build  :)

I picked up some basic stuff to get things started

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/V7sgHPRLONbWDxTaVj4gye5jbBQCVVirSwRH7DLWq1IZU2pBaMnoX9PsdjfjVaGZnGOdBONWHk6RsyUR5eRUQCpLvGrM5ztRER1gCMqRch78TTIE2dB97FVKva2-Y6KK1Ko3IGCshWTRTbGbbFwFV31NZLiM9dRYrW8kkWv-gzNlIh4iCv0bYVZjWUhA9bV3BxwUcUWik8rxReysdlBKVrqEWgz-QcLHdLMgN4oxgKpwVD7xsba2xggnFvI_27u10janaCJjluxAD1gHoay-cDxEHZm638zyq2io2-1M32sdsbTPcD4ol6YYtEo77gN_w6pNwkzdNKMNgtsMMvhV3i8oPVbSsW5ijT_IaSLQ9IDBuNhLrFEBteUN0VqJuXq2Zawp22QHDa4q3dKE2IOxNVYpBghbOmr1J_Ayuy3x4akhdNmyXU0TUyRm1_ZXopw4i3o_i6qxxJKd3iGSB3aw7EbbcE3oviff8W--uyTXeDta4EnfU5ftyaaFiRb2G7ggbYSGujP460UMDZCrVnMfWQlPCmt707EmS13AZ_9zEflAhbOobJhivI6OvoEy6uBgv7f49OrdJEcNzkoL68hRY-Z_dbcczX-zEW1xvoCRRQ=w1032-h1376-no)

The design will be a mix from my first and second arcade cabinet.

I hope to get the woodworking done in a month or 2 max, before the weather gets bad.

Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: harveybirdman on September 05, 2016, 12:06:00 pm
Sweet! The forum will no doubt be cloning it in no time!

But seriously looking forward to what you come up with!
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: wp34 on September 05, 2016, 01:40:51 pm
This is great news!  Look forward to following another of your builds.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: yotsuya on September 05, 2016, 02:56:08 pm
Don't sell off this one this time.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: rablack97 on September 05, 2016, 04:20:24 pm
Nice hat......
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Richie_jones on September 05, 2016, 04:52:03 pm
Got a link to your other cabs Martin?

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Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: jmike on September 05, 2016, 05:56:56 pm
Can't wait for the updates Martijn.

@Richie Jones - just look at Martijn's signature to see all his build threads.

Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Richie_jones on September 06, 2016, 04:30:16 am
Yeah I'm on Tapatalk don't get no signatures on it

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Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on September 07, 2016, 07:29:18 am
Moved the furniture and made some space for more important things than lounging.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YyllfUr47hNodRht_vqpwS0yNhm9vBWDuYKGBmNowvNatzm9RjmKyCtt0yHEc5r5f3SJocfT2zf5=w3840-h2400-no)

And got some nice fresh lemonade  :laugh:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QYOdPZZYxTg1kkOAp6-AEyGRoW6Y3phtIZQRzw-aQKzDUjB5hrSdZf8vquw6z5quhwn4FTXOhKn=w3840-h2400-no)



Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on September 08, 2016, 02:53:24 pm
This is how far i am from Monday ( 5 september) More progress  :P

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kz9FdmfSay3gi09BUPhIDbHgP2WR-4wIJVxT6uUQ8ba6nP2NJ4yE4qcRZ1FIhdOkF52ooMjydtGi=w3840-h2400-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/HBfYC4nOdnB63zJxzh_ELQs5YNvNscANGB38m6parTmy1eCOI5NU9pHksDGtF2f2BIlYlLeFYu5m=w3840-h2400-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pCqGQ-zYWtPu2YWpHSqhj5Q7VarUWg1Ec6HDvXkU1NTNGBjBQ2mbtfV7Wwj2VNIcqXumQDrIJu_a=w3840-h2400-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/iTGzzu7gz0CiA_-1eg42xMNIJyYVN06iOGgWnfwv_RfvETF59tBRpcjX68z5qQFlFIRm29pVVtp6=w3840-h2400-no)

Not going into all the details. its more of the same old style i know how to build this. My old topics covered exactly those  :angel:

Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on September 09, 2016, 07:33:24 am
Meanwhile in my garden..

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/q-PF68ZAFGvqf879HuGTIpk1TrH43s7lYL0y_0u7eETpW6bhrdQry7Z2XC7Iwmhw_UZiAGSa9ht4_m42Rg3w5eEAQpZYaOUqOaGAZm52m9Ivxxq5F9pg_f0hLidyGGhTdA7k7GzDguK0BAKHEtQ13ZOE--gxPrJBQnLqF-tHvlDUKxKHO7_kFBJOqmHbcV1xBQ-lQfVhpfKSA3AglDDRZU72tleKsi9AyTcO5djIrCaviIws7nJLyKkoTXUs5sKaDzuBYSE2NpTyxfG0A-9QSfsjt2fRiucJRMgokWthZmzDNONPC6wvGcDKXwT8s0b0vbJFQwv3IKTKKW_BY5bEeUJ3hBMwrxFAkaia4XNhxUzM4EjTo2IGz6jUiQ41Z-Q3RsMA0lcE8KLtWZ_zWHl_5S7TxvKT5Achw-h-MxD-HPGj5gQCABIZtPLS4mak-lxZclLDhgGBWwNROnXPFJgZbUESFj_YW31rJNtpS1sHlMEwY3gwwDYTrs6wkbJWxVwaxBdGeQCfD0jc3DDHUVnuX9TdzELxytvCKUFWwoxex5F2BWa5cWAH8xaOrHoriO2AFLClFITfLDRp4-UyzND406GJOzpI-TyKSURuWQfmIQ=w1032-h1376-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qg5l933PeMnQ-HYmUHrQIx_caJ8TJFIGrxLo956K2hyroZKzb4vIYFpNi1cgiZ2ZUGpx-iDnUX_jCkzehVdE9sDG9kXV-ZFSOQ8DszsD9mRf-dR2XHvfxcxHz05Z3H7abTtle9M0VfN4f_V2vjsNTWopI91y42uR11yrsdV4ZQa_wgRsU_Gs6s0tADP4JulpKAS_ld64BZqJAcYgXW3ocjuxkoSW3nW5B6Y-563mrCTMeyKyXKMX2bwpedaz3x2YM9_aeXGNPJtiHfJlryqKCxCqhyHK2f5VD8ew_4Fs1L_viaEubtRLJLB2vDaCeGVmRwndEAiMsTcB0WWIGhCv-XuxtJHliSoOD7NPoT9t1eWEizjQanhhQHHpOCa0wiZDqzAP1JVYdWmWNkQjljCUnEPsf6A9uKRNzECsH2h_75jma6vtoy2D2EP44-UtlElIVKSud4C2-jKes4urY2aS_OsoTB6uJxpVQmUIGHlaGr0vp4A-sk2ENtd3nfO3r0tl9ZvlrGPXyXUnwcYOr6YFMyLdzs97S-5mXbWAu2PeRUH-ydfNRCGTIw33oggHeZRbumXLu6Oo4N63-PSTqpCX2dQp10cOVCTzJxwm39JKDA=w1032-h1376-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J0F8lOdQpHweIB02NZPvMcyqM_5VmThLCdX16pF_JDqslFHWmx8KQP6G5aAzJkTCLeCK8jU4eeiP99woy2W345BO1ZysKr-TEe14sHuXVdMfEutOY6NyQYJTuzFsnkyd2I1PZcxEmwZHeCLJzpPmCEkxu42KE7xNOJGqCNSAYGC0CWS9VJmimTeJJUs-fEPEbZEZ5llxNFYaXQXd73ovk_KhB_6sSlRO_Nhv2R1bYU7aiy6biwQvoT3W0wHm1QHZh2KwmHAmA89Qc03ZvykjhqTSacpliFbwJZUpKZ1nidjBIjpvyNBl3MOgNmMDQsitunwoKIp3o3ZZC1T7TvW30QndgwtuFVsqOB0ViFoXP9x5ob4vukO2JqSogqbz0fQGYXk5lykdmjj8U51TseAI8zAAqjznu5lmA02iczrh7Zzr_z08JP16stxuhC99ml198fOozCVnAhYiDAJDbAKEBIhZc9qz70TwIygXvZA2oeaQMN4o6MvyGLIzpKSgGPjfR5L4HGFgKTKe7RlZ_UDvXmhjvejBn9KcEZChlNZe737qw-9kOX7NXfBfgF5a7Mde-lVXoukxKl04RRZe_3NoicBJzTMxKKz_DV_LJwHV5Q=w1032-h1376-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/91p3i1dAMlcuBGd53QcJ9OSgDPhF5hoJSGw3xwq-9MbRIuTJHhpaPcWXPFRBUYDqrvWmdpfwkgOmC8c_VRY2Od9C5KRmu6IvMa2mB1lA3-PKK2l9NfC-JqcHF7gL-29v8AUasCzzGu6L0pQC744wjf9JAEMhqE2pp7HmeDPrK6Ol3l5DsPiS7jU-jraBiuGFbCuUnfLUT3xh0O_hPFpFRcn4n84gCHEQpYbrrOalmnQbXYh3PL_znL1DC6v4HGlavIG8SKdXzLnvdmoLlnlC3Hnkk2l7AlD2p0WSsjrQ1O4UA0Udj9BjJ6I8yp_aYm2sW7sFdVVfwlJ7h0j0iJEwfVejfKGiUwyiD6-VbXXrg1GpLqaoQNRwXBGwOmEONBBrglIEbuj30rFVQlftzlZfLDSxBodfnnGTfU52n2QM0Itica-dJCkdly0SM5DYtqTeqClBXibrQg-3we2a9UZb7ONke4ot6QqJntCI0dSFWZoJWWRaUSuLu1oBtnoTPTS2_P-_REUVmG2vNNb6JBZCVRPbq7jQXAF7MZgdUeIRfR29cQ1M9ZkSkdM3fZTf6oksi7D5YSOU4XjmQCkwU0wbeNuCjSk3XBXqOPVNLYjFuw=w1835-h1376-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/h4WHcitsSDnblZx9C-y8BVyj8nUZaw9yqPOPP1MkFgwG26v3RINCjUjQTtdDLs4EoO3KMkkXe20HlZzKAaztLrAexqxNAlGdQcL-0iOVL6-Jk-zn4PPSYFpTpPcK5tG3f2514Tbcsu8VJPzedAZwk-vCVYtaIo-XUfKbU3CngcvXD2tVdQ97ALWLaFlyimx1pQc-2ZDAm_SwDBFy3H1gNPKDN7-mFXjzd_X9HMLyxQO66PODqmhU82jMRNeZYg2JXS2NYnkQBZ3fVcggQPcAO4o-NbZEH-yEp_G1JG0gkFVZg7nQmPzcFwqxPRdU42d25QkOHiekOVP4M1-zKFFc2bjULE9ZrpHgbNAcqE7DqBATXCKfDFWv0ZbXUo8N3e-yT2cij__77HlCZ6eIGBtScHZfbqc1tOZV5Q7EKN1GlzJGzS0f5AKn4KaovzYyomWYf0O_UQYvwtFYtUjiQGaE_GqDm-GEgdzo68Gwct0YIBUFbRBkb10YUpT0-8Qb9g-xXRCnb5nglEl-CPsmQdDoWSmT1aB3fGor5CaljfQmJ8tvXzSEmqdiGI_tx3otyIx3oPCTyW3qzq4AEgqdG2ovh4NGIpfj89eAwRtTaKDKoQ=w774-h1376-no)

ill continue on Monday! :cheers:
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Richie_jones on September 10, 2016, 11:18:38 am
Omg its massive lol...

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Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: wp34 on September 10, 2016, 12:29:33 pm
Nice looking lines there.   :cheers:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/91p3i1dAMlcuBGd53QcJ9OSgDPhF5hoJSGw3xwq-9MbRIuTJHhpaPcWXPFRBUYDqrvWmdpfwkgOmC8c_VRY2Od9C5KRmu6IvMa2mB1lA3-PKK2l9NfC-JqcHF7gL-29v8AUasCzzGu6L0pQC744wjf9JAEMhqE2pp7HmeDPrK6Ol3l5DsPiS7jU-jraBiuGFbCuUnfLUT3xh0O_hPFpFRcn4n84gCHEQpYbrrOalmnQbXYh3PL_znL1DC6v4HGlavIG8SKdXzLnvdmoLlnlC3Hnkk2l7AlD2p0WSsjrQ1O4UA0Udj9BjJ6I8yp_aYm2sW7sFdVVfwlJ7h0j0iJEwfVejfKGiUwyiD6-VbXXrg1GpLqaoQNRwXBGwOmEONBBrglIEbuj30rFVQlftzlZfLDSxBodfnnGTfU52n2QM0Itica-dJCkdly0SM5DYtqTeqClBXibrQg-3we2a9UZb7ONke4ot6QqJntCI0dSFWZoJWWRaUSuLu1oBtnoTPTS2_P-_REUVmG2vNNb6JBZCVRPbq7jQXAF7MZgdUeIRfR29cQ1M9ZkSkdM3fZTf6oksi7D5YSOU4XjmQCkwU0wbeNuCjSk3XBXqOPVNLYjFuw=w1835-h1376-no)

Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on September 11, 2016, 02:55:22 pm
Nice looking lines there.   :cheers:

Yes, that panel was kind of a pain to do. As i only have a router and a electric handsaw to build this. Making straight lines takes up a lot of time this way.
I am happy that it turned out ok.

Omg its massive lol...

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Actually no, its even less in dept(94cm) then my first arcade street fighter cabinet(178cm high, 60cm width, 100cm depth. same width, but its a little higher because i wanted a bigger marquee for the logo.

But yeah crt builds take more space
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on September 14, 2016, 01:26:47 pm
Two steps forward and one step back..

I forgot how difficult it was getting a freaking crt in.

But its standing..

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ftCT3RNdtH9OBb2SAZvz_pDCFC0YmtetnK7CVJUwszWjcsOkUfTMk9V6lsebSr8H-YOU_O7COud2=w3840-h2400-no)


Also made a logo, it reminds me of something  ;D

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TBBlENwcgbOwMB3nS0uN4IWKmU2RDdSNzRWzLIoweDhYXjC9ukVetJeZdMoq4h_maJC-DoUBXO1Z=w3840-h2400-no)
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on September 15, 2016, 09:17:24 am
Slapping on characters or logos on the sides is not everyone's cup of tea. So ill try this grid approach. I think i will use this style for the background and/or sides.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kQwzwnI61NYAvW5vjcm6Nj-ZwyTyrLmvSVP9rzfRREZubaIO9HdOcwx2WRNswX5xtvJBgTocdP5yxJWvpkr8SQJOQkyzEe0zcE-6v8FyX5xCpXBgPt3eQqgBRAkYuih7_D8PZoDCA9qWX5Ii6U2HaHkFTUrKY8yyOqZPW3p0CexJxuAaHFfQybx1Ait2NfeH9NIZXt7yc2oK5JeIrrffNa6CjGa7A89Q_o4y1IKBAA3W-JvVu9425_EVKfJVmsCnKTDIno98YyHtUszgP-hn5QPZY4wIlnvbpbODzIy3DzaomUYV5jW6-FaWTuEsh6G8_cetW3gHZRjKMLTKNnKzlC6bEmCMxZFqneAxGoOtsnSL-rU3DqRH_FUygC-Pe7cT_EJRbYPiUWarhUK_4HYLOa5hFkwqaTi8JjIbB0Kmsr6JOhUo09B3mnuU3f2O3ffLSaKZyhfSFnJRbmMrvkvDZjDka5wnmCiQB2w1cigdIr0ho317PawUjEqhYqrsR9RJPxv4txlEe3Hy-hnyxCp-i_vQiDH53U1DltaWuI_ELswSVSR3c70C2B5KRvm4F7E-5qitcENCwz_9mrDqKfEz8CuGgseLqGz2llD2FL6-Pw=w1024-h992-no)

Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: harveybirdman on September 15, 2016, 09:56:27 am
That's a pretty cool idea, is it going to be full wallpaper or are the marquees going to be part of some photo mosaic swoosh or something?
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on September 15, 2016, 12:49:16 pm
Not sure yet Harvey.

But i got the speaker panel done.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hYSfMZGq7-f7mrutXqp27JdAbL6ZKIIB2UQzlR8aaLfEqlMyUTJRjdG1vcM64TE26zaN8Rtip7dgkA84ska6OY91qtEDjTBiukdmblyqGuy2shAf4SM1LPkVcEq05E_JrZKbXxIvu07tNgYVFvgotVHJcFLiol2X1Dia8pATAIbZFScG0WR81UYmnBDLE3H9wBqlCQ0hOXht7SPhWsnL7_LJAoCVND7e4GSgBT3mh5pQKXvb7iXMeQvcixiJ5P_AbX5kaRPFKH88P5Yj6lbEQYk1k-yRmkXpz-z9Bi4jp4YUrQKmfbIUJU9buMp_Bd5DM0ZM96-rp78kgrrrUIb-GpIqjzLOXucQDo0o92Os-Qq5_PaeYWD6wfqAWtF_ShbZTYLLKay75vZ5CZUZ2QIXwjuGw0tqEsypRgyj5ssngPzvD0oiP2TDcBFo51ubad5y5nlNN5IITY-_dABfnxy2tu_JXUKiDHyvHgZ5YGekAT3crbbywRMTwi2GSM8TfWQXRJj1nXdYrHH3vb5n4jJN8sGIY9WfXuXJkD9uyjpSGrzjCeOIWk3l42lluxTs_9iMIjUcFeAjCXbKvq7fd4E2_k7GrY0qf7s4ENLUfN2utw=w1032-h1376-no)
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: emphatic on September 15, 2016, 04:02:28 pm
Love it. :cheers:
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: markc74 on September 15, 2016, 04:35:43 pm
That speaker panel is REALLY nice. I've got  a very similar panel to do for my build. I've got a pretty good idea how I'm going to do it so would be interesting to compare notes once mines done  :cheers:
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: wp34 on September 15, 2016, 05:05:41 pm
I'm a sucker for a nice speaker panel and that is beautiful.   :cheers:

Is that the marquee retainer already installed on the front?

But i got the speaker panel done.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hYSfMZGq7-f7mrutXqp27JdAbL6ZKIIB2UQzlR8aaLfEqlMyUTJRjdG1vcM64TE26zaN8Rtip7dgkA84ska6OY91qtEDjTBiukdmblyqGuy2shAf4SM1LPkVcEq05E_JrZKbXxIvu07tNgYVFvgotVHJcFLiol2X1Dia8pATAIbZFScG0WR81UYmnBDLE3H9wBqlCQ0hOXht7SPhWsnL7_LJAoCVND7e4GSgBT3mh5pQKXvb7iXMeQvcixiJ5P_AbX5kaRPFKH88P5Yj6lbEQYk1k-yRmkXpz-z9Bi4jp4YUrQKmfbIUJU9buMp_Bd5DM0ZM96-rp78kgrrrUIb-GpIqjzLOXucQDo0o92Os-Qq5_PaeYWD6wfqAWtF_ShbZTYLLKay75vZ5CZUZ2QIXwjuGw0tqEsypRgyj5ssngPzvD0oiP2TDcBFo51ubad5y5nlNN5IITY-_dABfnxy2tu_JXUKiDHyvHgZ5YGekAT3crbbywRMTwi2GSM8TfWQXRJj1nXdYrHH3vb5n4jJN8sGIY9WfXuXJkD9uyjpSGrzjCeOIWk3l42lluxTs_9iMIjUcFeAjCXbKvq7fd4E2_k7GrY0qf7s4ENLUfN2utw=w1032-h1376-no)
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: opt2not on September 15, 2016, 08:15:14 pm
Sweet! The forum will no doubt be cloning it in no time!

And Mal made cloning the last one even easier!
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,145734.0.html (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,145734.0.html)

But I too am interested in seeing what you come up with this time. :)
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: nanoflower on September 16, 2016, 01:16:13 am
This is how far i am from Monday ( 5 september) More progress  :P (...)
Not going into all the details. its more of the same old style i know how to build this. My old topics covered exactly those  :angel:

Wow, that seriously looks sweet. I was too preoccupied with my own build to notice this one - shame om me :-\
How do you plan on flush trimming the laminate on all the miter cuts on i.e. the coin door (and what I assume will be the volume panel just bellow the cp. ?

I'm debating with my self at the moment on how to go about this and whether or not I should make the miter cuts after I've laminated.

Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on September 17, 2016, 07:13:20 am
I'm a sucker for a nice speaker panel and that is beautiful.   :cheers:

Is that the marquee retainer already installed on the front?


Yes, i added 6mm space for plexi and glued it on tight. its the bottom piece. the top will have screws like my other cabs.

How do you plan on flush trimming the laminate on all the miter cuts on i.e. the coin door (and what I assume will be the volume panel just bellow the cp. ?

I'm debating with my self at the moment on how to go about this and whether or not I should make the miter cuts after I've laminated.

i always laminate after i made the cuts. that way less chance to damage the laminate

Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on September 17, 2016, 07:16:34 am
Here is the marquee. What do you guys think?

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ToZ-RymrYJJ4d6qjXuFKfrBfWAhMFlxrIT69eGikEsuGW8Avi_azEvszCQYi3_38vCn8KEF3osQxUffZvksMtRPhBpjkXLBEXEDOGtqcwcR1boVYw5YKFDfrdg881WN3kSBu1cxW5RsrhsMKhDza8JeTsnVtj5oq-fPwltxoptGbKyUqqG2YdWHcrr4CAaSL0z-cizNHXEZNoDYJGDn9KyeqHsl_4meL23-AOvGq8YHpBK8gKIk2Y1sn6006CbrP4odVMx5lizBwdtnWRfIGQ08rXeoZW71FrRpVEP2YkUDLKbfdckQlreHuERrM9IKduqHLXG4BgkBwSElx-AuyMxgQCCziDfErh_WZyW9YOt_wL-B-lbOUD9hpNkbIEpQ2YAa_oQeBD5KMUhV8p097dGn_lwgtZoNEP8TDRB4p5p-eFj-wc_WmGSyRoMhYGU1JNo18xJc0YYAJXiW05BaiTQQUzsIe8Z8XTwaFJCYeN4ihA1Jp_34MwE0URLHwiAMDP9yehDank6gsjnS6xxFYRc1aUmaOKLir06uMDWrtXPrS7-3K2llXOK396_QhJjHvgSo0YVf14XU3yGMVRsvXOOEcjr5CO4PeSVLRozFfww=w1024-h323-no)

Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: leapinlew on September 17, 2016, 09:30:05 am
Very pretty...

I'd remove the white text in the blue circle since I can't make out what it's trying to say.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: nanoflower on September 17, 2016, 12:08:38 pm
i always laminate after i made the cuts. that way less chance to damage the laminate

It makes the most sense, how ever I still cannot get my head around how you i.e. trim the laminate on an edge that is cut in 20 degree angle?
Another thing, I see you didn't router out slots for the battons this time, what glue did you use?
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Le Chuck on September 17, 2016, 12:10:45 pm
Tis a pretty thing
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Alejo I on September 17, 2016, 12:32:50 pm
Lovely proportions. I'm somewhat warming up to the idea of using laminate instead of melamine (which is super hardy, but tends to crack and shatter over the edges)

Here is the marquee. What do you guys think?

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ToZ-RymrYJJ4d6qjXuFKfrBfWAhMFlxrIT69eGikEsuGW8Avi_azEvszCQYi3_38vCn8KEF3osQxUffZvksMtRPhBpjkXLBEXEDOGtqcwcR1boVYw5YKFDfrdg881WN3kSBu1cxW5RsrhsMKhDza8JeTsnVtj5oq-fPwltxoptGbKyUqqG2YdWHcrr4CAaSL0z-cizNHXEZNoDYJGDn9KyeqHsl_4meL23-AOvGq8YHpBK8gKIk2Y1sn6006CbrP4odVMx5lizBwdtnWRfIGQ08rXeoZW71FrRpVEP2YkUDLKbfdckQlreHuERrM9IKduqHLXG4BgkBwSElx-AuyMxgQCCziDfErh_WZyW9YOt_wL-B-lbOUD9hpNkbIEpQ2YAa_oQeBD5KMUhV8p097dGn_lwgtZoNEP8TDRB4p5p-eFj-wc_WmGSyRoMhYGU1JNo18xJc0YYAJXiW05BaiTQQUzsIe8Z8XTwaFJCYeN4ihA1Jp_34MwE0URLHwiAMDP9yehDank6gsjnS6xxFYRc1aUmaOKLir06uMDWrtXPrS7-3K2llXOK396_QhJjHvgSo0YVf14XU3yGMVRsvXOOEcjr5CO4PeSVLRozFfww=w1024-h323-no)
I think it's great, but I'd tone the background intensity/modify its colours a little bit so the logo itself pops more.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: wp34 on September 17, 2016, 02:42:45 pm
I agree with Lew about removing the white text.  Otherwise it is outstanding.  You've cracked the nut of displaying multiple characters within artwork by managing to look modern and old school at the same time.  It would not surprise me if some commercial vendor steals your design for a multi-cabinet.

Here is the marquee. What do you guys think?

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ToZ-RymrYJJ4d6qjXuFKfrBfWAhMFlxrIT69eGikEsuGW8Avi_azEvszCQYi3_38vCn8KEF3osQxUffZvksMtRPhBpjkXLBEXEDOGtqcwcR1boVYw5YKFDfrdg881WN3kSBu1cxW5RsrhsMKhDza8JeTsnVtj5oq-fPwltxoptGbKyUqqG2YdWHcrr4CAaSL0z-cizNHXEZNoDYJGDn9KyeqHsl_4meL23-AOvGq8YHpBK8gKIk2Y1sn6006CbrP4odVMx5lizBwdtnWRfIGQ08rXeoZW71FrRpVEP2YkUDLKbfdckQlreHuERrM9IKduqHLXG4BgkBwSElx-AuyMxgQCCziDfErh_WZyW9YOt_wL-B-lbOUD9hpNkbIEpQ2YAa_oQeBD5KMUhV8p097dGn_lwgtZoNEP8TDRB4p5p-eFj-wc_WmGSyRoMhYGU1JNo18xJc0YYAJXiW05BaiTQQUzsIe8Z8XTwaFJCYeN4ihA1Jp_34MwE0URLHwiAMDP9yehDank6gsjnS6xxFYRc1aUmaOKLir06uMDWrtXPrS7-3K2llXOK396_QhJjHvgSo0YVf14XU3yGMVRsvXOOEcjr5CO4PeSVLRozFfww=w1024-h323-no)
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: leapinlew on September 17, 2016, 03:17:39 pm
I like it - reminds me of retroware tv's video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3Lf9LPdzE8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3Lf9LPdzE8)
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Vincefaro on September 17, 2016, 03:53:49 pm

Hooray a CRT ! Looking great .



Two steps forward and one step back..

I forgot how difficult it was getting a freaking crt in.

But its standing..

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ftCT3RNdtH9OBb2SAZvz_pDCFC0YmtetnK7CVJUwszWjcsOkUfTMk9V6lsebSr8H-YOU_O7COud2=w3840-h2400-no)


Also made a logo, it reminds me of something  ;D

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TBBlENwcgbOwMB3nS0uN4IWKmU2RDdSNzRWzLIoweDhYXjC9ukVetJeZdMoq4h_maJC-DoUBXO1Z=w3840-h2400-no)
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: markc74 on September 18, 2016, 01:36:50 pm
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ftCT3RNdtH9OBb2SAZvz_pDCFC0YmtetnK7CVJUwszWjcsOkUfTMk9V6lsebSr8H-YOU_O7COud2=w3840-h2400-no)

This is always my favourite part of the build. CRT in. Difficult stuff behind you and now the fun stuff. Looks awesome btw
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: lisowskikevin on September 18, 2016, 05:43:21 pm
Great job! Love that you aren't putting an LCD in. CRT is tougher but well worth it. Very nice clean lines on the build. Keep it up! :applaud:
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on September 19, 2016, 06:12:03 am
i always laminate after i made the cuts. that way less chance to damage the laminate

It makes the most sense, how ever I still cannot get my head around how you i.e. trim the laminate on an edge that is cut in 20 degree angle?
Another thing, I see you didn't router out slots for the battons this time, what glue did you use?

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,112721.msg1199868.html#msg1199868 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,112721.msg1199868.html#msg1199868)

here i explanded how. works really well. i also did this on the top, but getting close to the edge on the top can be tricky. also dust in your eyes at that height.

 :afro:
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: nanoflower on September 19, 2016, 01:16:47 pm
i always laminate after i made the cuts. that way less chance to damage the laminate

It makes the most sense, how ever I still cannot get my head around how you i.e. trim the laminate on an edge that is cut in 20 degree angle?
Another thing, I see you didn't router out slots for the battons this time, what glue did you use?

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,112721.msg1199868.html#msg1199868 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,112721.msg1199868.html#msg1199868)

here i explanded how. works really well. i also did this on the top, but getting close to the edge on the top can be tricky. also dust in your eyes at that height.

 :afro:
Ah how clever! -that top cut requires a lot of nerve though and a steady hand :)
I will do a few test cuts tomorrow on some spare laminate. I'm crossing my fingers hoping that my plunge saw will be abe to handle the miter cuts with out tearing the laminate   ::)
Did you use regular wood glue for your battons?
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on September 21, 2016, 02:51:17 pm
Did you use regular wood glue for your battons?

the laminate is glued with very strong contact adhesive. hella expensive bottle (40 euro, 50 usd)
and the battons are glued and screwd from outside in and inside out. glue is a type of no nails needed, can carry a elephant,  filling type

i got some more pieces done, they took a lot of time, happy that they are out of the way!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pqjvLusFXZQawhW6pA85H4jNKFSBfMrlC3KS0q8SUxdpRDstG4ppq4uxIdRHuoGShwzl2p5qjzcjWG9VppR4D1bUp6vzuysyjsfh_vptWCTJZBEpgXRCFXBVhT6uAgYN-o1HpAc2zfkRWUUd1S0K27M6IM7nEVqDKHtSzEGL27T_tYW4mqU8kTv0p8tJAfMYbuE8QiMDP6ZnyxrwqnCKxKB1LJyiGDLekwAOA3vb2a4PbdT5uzJlBnYpV1pm1sABv_ESu61KZVQzaT8jnhFuJNlu73Y8oMP14D3d5R9mkMyDmMsizB4bcswcqebXt_td-ooEsZZdEfADV4GsZqKy5uEZFs9MRS6xuS2xd2Ufivs3PMS4i3B_MnmlHFO-Xaxn4QwJXUNE-OTREcJOh3iT6vjJKFrntPZjc1bhrIEuoyJkQI7OO2hCv8lgSCnQbe2ITS0ancqwMNvsyzhzl6Sljez-lc3UA6m9rlQ-sX8rFOI8eCCok8BB-zAM42cyJL9Wn3R95-eY_iqi1NCsdccqmTskhr7rMFUBBeH5eCsbUkmu67a07JU9gNnfXoti0uW57zbuf7jIJWW0MHRFTRDIJZUKceC0Qotzm5DMFnuoAA=w640-h1136-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/nGA8KTW6dU_BSYKU5UlzcsQ_dJmGtaGp1KHTBey6Oi5bWG_cv2KxkYIeWhKGzlWHYIfTteUjaL_q_txbuFhBj6O6wNc1vZBx2hFq-YB1rR8gvN9Z6tzBaw3WNcK0WJ2ZOJO2ZwfercQzaQBPOBfdiVPLcQGD2f6UDm555hODtixCD0ElPoa4Z19cNDdnO6YmOw_drmZcE3r5O79e9RjuSHaA8saWB4Ua-Z6voERkBvxfX2nKkSb4Q7zU3HE8oLhTfu1C4LiZRtTQayFnUlffr4NOgMpJajccDGgeYUIMNnB_CigH8aVM17Wl1jFpW-KXl6eeCKmk4M3BFumX8ekz3dvDPwwW2yaJtAIxGAB56aNGz1VeXBLM-tthM6S3_5DzVpz8qUkuA0QGf3sXAwMYjBhpieFcZTP-eyJKfxP4XYUP7LuGNwBymTjhnsxdiqHRXiz3G1jLOLi5Ht2RmgDuwdCQBeNJfazn-DKOe90Auq04iG8iphqy6P5INBHyxiwyZRCqSAZnypKxkik29UalVi0129Bx5TiFtBsorgnyEYXQxF5_V1X6zqsJRok2cbpQh_0c0pHOQW1QcXoZ1f7Jw9tW9-mb-QNxP_yqKDch2w=w1032-h1376-no)

i managed to make a mistake. i used up the laminate needed for the outside and left other bigger pieces not used. ordering new will set me back for 150 euro.
or i will use what i have and it will have a seam at the bottom (cab is 186 cm, laminate is 130cm+60cm pieces)
If i router off the sides it will be perfectly flush. and once the artwork is on there. who will notice.. i dont even think you will feel a seam.
if needed i could fill the seam.

Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on September 27, 2016, 04:05:39 am
Need some feedback on the Control Panel art. All these logos makes it a busy cab. But thats ok. The big black panels levels it out.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2ZHzxFxVfa2Up2RL70BjfjH0x1CN25TXmTvJi1i9Patj1AHgUr8U3UfgWUTUCYykjXUlBQQAqMAMtQqRaTrFjKouj74XK1TWNDbNePZw-1120k3Fxqp6fyOfq4CWc_DF71Dc_ij7eFOgs8NuOaaFnGPThnl21P3QJvWTWPcLF3f2iLYGhMAyHns2icXGY02-lVEcup_iILWT5wsVMD3MjxtaJFsGSxZ-JvgTwu9_wiOHoE1rsIQdZyZlzjsdckRjlATg79bSxUBRT7gTzM4aBeU0fkjLghGqa7Ynfa-RA0YUcIJoa_XS_OzK4FESLPSu5YtvnfN_GPbrMYweDOALatME7MzHvrtDY0xArg_DxaXxsIlsD4XR_PSunfn-Lm1xFm4kwHDR4ajYZygWsVQzgHm8C-Elu2Z_aDeHX31via4A2mG_pAjQiRpS82UUb1zBGLa5795-ZjGNtmb3e-47mkgLnNhXrs4SWH1C7yVUGnnPgwlMQcl1Cbul2Q8CCfSLL5UR6eYb8IRpr34L3d3xPBTJAMesAlx2n4cxbVCOwgUPZLvnWBF88u1JPsXv3DNfccwAiKk1QN9Pn75nAJPxks-q3OsGGFjqGcougODdsw=w1024-h410-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R9DGfwxX6oZB1mkPA0x3n9XrGN1V0EZS2fo23TNtFj3io0KD3G6E9_a9nxrLWuz56fZbTqsvGeRnzVHal1F0u_iOc2PXT4UjV3Rpht25ly8-fkNupVMr0mwX6nPAkVFbk-YBd_sfpOWgR2ye5i_msAQR1NsGB6Cl9shoOqoC9UtpXtj_1IZvJbQIIMjWFwPPbpZbw8RTPl04OOq6jcNAd9KvgHnubQAz2znb_ERX33p0Kfp9UYdZicnYg7ZaO-ioM85WZJn1bvOImL6iWGOW-yij6mEw_1jNWJ1CQTmGo-yoFqdBKO8YTShMyfE9c3XPRxSqOkSqbHLI1LspEyFA8JN2FbGymyVUP2dDUoI5ehZRQ3WCxo2OIIz4lcWJhnj7cqRME5wXAtMbePiU5qWFtzCh526975hNrM8DtNEkK6IbH61fH094mrH7iY4c_xQSHfGbW0-6_X5OuUbJHSYQDaP9_u06Mowf06xGbtCQzcvCznqkMG6AH7CCCFZcEjJFC033VK8-vi-eGIBPEKTgafd9iE4BVLBV8OTR4VtO1u_GcFxEw6rt8vCG0VeuDEOmVfJoiUS1G6NY-dr9-JprWNYhgHESfus5DDZ7oiaJg=w1024-h410-no)
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: nanoflower on September 27, 2016, 07:11:32 am
Need some feedback on the Control Panel art. All these logos makes it a busy cab. But thats ok. The big black panels levels it out.

I prefer the one without the logo in the middle -It's more balanced and relaxing to the eye
Both are good though, I guess it's a matter of personal preference
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: harveybirdman on September 27, 2016, 07:20:53 am
I agree.  I'd you do use the atom thing at leas lose the "Mame" logo.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: opt2not on September 27, 2016, 01:41:11 pm
That glow is way too much. Especially from the red side, you're starting to get purple brown bleeds in there and I'm pretty certain that will not print cleanly.  I would reduce the spread of the glow and perhaps the falloff a bit too.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on September 28, 2016, 05:01:01 am
That glow is way too much. Especially from the red side, you're starting to get purple brown bleeds in there and I'm pretty certain that will not print cleanly.  I would reduce the spread of the glow and perhaps the falloff a bit too.

Yep i think the purple is because of the transparency of the red against the blue background. Ill see what i can do about it.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Wyo on September 28, 2016, 06:00:15 am
I love this artwork!
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on September 28, 2016, 12:54:09 pm
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Q3ZWzQN520NGNrcUHNpjcwoftbayqJ1pYA7EmEPlXnGHUrzx6V9gK5vfxl1eImCEVX97leHmP_VIjIeAnKde6_6oxxl3nqRlCpMoplsJlokD52WaYB2BxVGVAXe_iE52AGObWQfMQ9IiotiV2S-no6wqYkHCwqMGVnIDxJMtxvoX7F0NzEd-4Z68ZLfRyyLBcUeJmKHrk0biNadKK99JcL1czWMjs9X_7HMKw-SYdHtBb7F8Mq9iNHjY8reH7Yc6ET8Fo0tad2mBLWMBwb7cgTh8yRnyBja7C0aewBN3Ac_JBs10zfp-k8ukCMYg8nrqvm8MmE5vnAvVX9CpNCrLtRM7Vxp8EYkyeZh0Js6PbegDUmsOA3KPUnozBBxR_aT8bumIxQZPOwfcOAIYbY5V_hIPCcX-WY1xCEuvYHUawsWGQByl3h2zlo5Nd70PzUkJkqVysPIXCz5npiAurvikgZcA_J-yNNOYJBGauhnPZmRgv5k3zpNDpRjUrKQxd49gd2jVR1CdUQBTkIw0BDZxuuSR2rmB9Xn7nZZ93BXfhBfs_e9eIkv1jVP5FlpYzy_ZTLq0SOKf3eeROinF5QDR5v5BdUbC9eCQOeY4TUCLJg=w2000-h800-no)

- Little less glow
- New mame logo with ball background
- background color tone adjusted
- atom logo with glow just like the main theme logo
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on September 28, 2016, 12:58:32 pm
Hmm, there is something strange going on. the colors dont match what i created in photoshop. the color profile is off. i need to fix this!
All artwork images are to bright!

Crazy !!

Test..

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/zlLt-EcxFbVlqqAmj7ZulAoJgxa3CpiT0vcTwUDEpqx3hYkozjzvQq3ukgpd76PEWD72QZEtVvq7BDEgAcSnOiQ55XkGPeygejjdfwQJ7QH4ywjUtQfKfMNYEh2NiO8ocC7rkNk7Yz1hYCYeqd8f2Ab5xV4MEBCaDzEPZpotSWgxGtbERZEP8dm9aQbc7NMgSHuLnFaePfCfGq_j_zlUXTUFMb_lwDHB9M0IloF3UU38o-dTfh3E6cHMrHzlYHLpxoChoV24aYB0wGnUwT0FJFGBlsAePNKwCSKlqwirDuiywX--DUMfCx690jVCOIDMXIx8JAA11iXMz7piIgBsKC6TdeGWPr7GjgE-1LK_GkEOLQfAS6P9RM0dqRQJOZ6H2mVue7LX6-SSlE1Zvlv-589ypc_YhqifhKp3wi1mck-NPS-44UU6cw6Perbr6SgMcsFOXXozUHzOtuNTnqfAaI41-stRcG5YP36TctXJxFkJ8wlC0zTveWv4Bl3GWQ0_LfxIkdcYbWJxVMj_cTq-n1eucGi7HRhJ2rBD7q03EEUs4rGMdg8kd3tPFlX3gPy4u75jXnYGlikt-MhRfcCKXGUQ1wh8o-hDVtlZDFAiVg=w2000-h800-no)
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on September 29, 2016, 01:19:49 pm
Ok some random updates and other strange pictures on things.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/SKkvw5W7Ak_C0KD6rXS4GsRizlurVAPML6N3cgt4M2qheFf9jVvIoiHwNN-r4PX8jEIGWnUJx0JysUaVxlb_-7AI3kV3IfA6vflXc4hpqbKFRg9qCzEz_IluBT2_AJg2PFOXN23mRiYOYoY1cZ9qxW86SufxX0PhzdVPX4W57E-puqzRQd2KmdJEeJ5HQLs082c1mXYsDeESW5HXw5NRXU8XS0G0D9IJKedD9wGxDj32dUQDCm1S7QW2dYNtMTYWnRo07EvXwAVkH5n2a8cHam1ReIp_NwM47TvyjfoTWZZgDkBPKlpVj5egaB7JzGBhPqyXnM_3TrCewkx_eWTKicRdcruD-sqdJ4r3YWoVFv9UB3WMNK-gOjppmM7MFfYb0njTWEdbnGxa3y_5hL73e9MGFGZFdETqem8vcEqM3z17kesie0fYy1O8gXsqcto-ksDfa2bsyRW6d_CyhCsmY7eTnNwycUHED0OFGQAvYPAOYlckXU_WwBRshNC4d1cM2ec70TmPNP7811ExAtLY92o5CqoQAjjnPNAZI_rznQs2HUNYrwAgkt4rRSrMz6rvygpcBkrkIeH2ccNqaefxbWo-96oGkjxkOAa3WFzfsg=w1032-h1376-no)

Making the frame for the screen.

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Speaker panel to black out all the incoming light from behind.

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Pc parts. I5 3.4ghz. 4GB, 480GB SSD, Radeon 6450, 500GB HDD

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Cut up the pc case to use as base for the cab.

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circle cutting jig for control panel corners  >:D

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Wired up the on off switch, 12v and on off to mainboard.

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USB, Volume and bass controll mounted

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Marquee backlight with aliexpress ledstrip, new kind, very bright, 90 leds/m smd 5630 strip. I removed the cheap 3m tape and used pro stuff to mount it.
Covered the back with aluminum.

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Backside all done. just waiting for the power socket to come in.

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Huge 30cm fan with zalman fanmate for fine tuning airflow

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z2300 subwoofer, lan port, start button installed.

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Speaker grill

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Top of cabinet with removable marquee plexy holder. Sorry for the grainy pics, its raining and there isnt much light.

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Top, angled piece flush with top piece.

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all its glory  :applaud:



Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: markc74 on September 29, 2016, 01:49:34 pm
Loving it. Very jealous of the flat crt too.

I like your style for rounding corners  :cheers:   I think i might start hoarding plastic lids!
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: emphatic on September 29, 2016, 03:32:24 pm
I love your style.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: nanoflower on September 29, 2016, 04:30:47 pm
It looks fantastic, good job  :applaud:
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on October 02, 2016, 05:44:43 am
Thanks! I fixed the over-saturation on the artwork and finalized its design and send it off the gameongraphix :)

I ordered in the plexi (clear uv absorbent) for the marquee and a sheet for the screen. its 49.0% light Transmission, uv absorbent, same i used on the other cabs.

Time to start wiring and installing windows.

Things have changed a lot software wise, i am excited to see what groovymame and crt emu drivers will conjure.

I had a tread going a while back asking what os to use. i will go with windows 7 64bit.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,151113.0.html (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,151113.0.html)
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: rablack97 on October 02, 2016, 10:12:12 am
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I removed the cheap 3m tape and used pro stuff to mount it.

What is this pro stuff you speak of?  :)

Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on October 02, 2016, 10:14:12 am
Original 3M 9495 LE 300LSE Adhesive Tape industry grade 10mm x 55m :)
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Alejo I on October 03, 2016, 02:11:20 pm
Not sure yet Harvey.

But i got the speaker panel done.

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I simply *love* the way you embed those ventilation/speakers grills. How exactly do you do it? It looks so nice, almost flush with the laminate.

Also, what size of TV are you using? That cabinet sure has some lovely proportions.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on October 04, 2016, 09:32:28 am
I simply *love* the way you embed those ventilation/speakers grills. How exactly do you do it? It looks so nice, almost flush with the laminate.
Also, what size of TV are you using? That cabinet sure has some lovely proportions.

Tv is a sony trinitron 25 inch flatscreen.

Making it flush :
- cut out the hole where you want the grill in the mdf, make it as perfect as possible. using a router
- then laminate the hole panel
- then cut out the laminate inside the hole. with a flush cut bit
- then route out the mdf around the edge of the laminate
- then you can place the grill against the laminate

Got the pc working with crt emu driver, it took me quite a few hours to get it going.

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and i got the plexi installed. the ledstrip behind the marquee is WAY to bright  :laugh2: :laugh2: I have to remove at least 2 strips.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: harveybirdman on October 04, 2016, 09:39:33 am
I'm so jealous of SCART.... I wish all our CRT TV's in the states had those connections.  Looks great Martijn!
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on October 04, 2016, 12:03:24 pm
Oh my..

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Got the groovy mame + crt emu drivers thing working i think  :cheers:
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: harveybirdman on October 04, 2016, 12:44:44 pm
Mmmm mmmm. Love me some scanlines.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: nanoflower on October 04, 2016, 12:55:19 pm
Sweet!! - nothing lcompares to an ol' CRT when it comes to retro gaming.
How are you planning to fasten the control panel ?
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on October 04, 2016, 01:02:20 pm
i still need to tweak the tv using service and i think i got mame.ini settings wrong. other then that i had a blast playing my first game on the keyboard (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/Smileys/default/angel.gif)

mounting it using 3 adjustable clamps.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: emphatic on October 04, 2016, 04:01:01 pm
Those last few pics aren't showing for me.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on October 05, 2016, 06:54:49 am
anyone else having the same problem? Looks fine here.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Vidiot on October 05, 2016, 07:07:50 am
I cant see them either :dunno
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on October 05, 2016, 07:29:59 am
Dont know what happened, i reinserted the url code and now its ok i think.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: markc74 on October 05, 2016, 08:16:42 am
I couldn't see the pics before but now I can so looks like it's fixed.

Nothing quite like seeing it running under CRT emudriver. Knocks the pants of HLSL for sure.

Looks really good behind that plexi too. Which shade did you go for?

I've got a 25" B&O in my cab which has a slight curve to it which I kinda like, but would have really liked a flat (CRT) screen if I could have gotten hold of one...
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: thomas_surles on October 05, 2016, 08:37:41 am
I still can't see the last 2 pic updates.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Alejo I on October 05, 2016, 11:15:49 am
Same here.  Imgur always works for me, through. Maybe mirroring there could fix them.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: thomas_surles on October 05, 2016, 10:52:32 pm
Ok I see them now.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: emphatic on October 06, 2016, 06:07:20 pm
That looks very nice.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on October 13, 2016, 08:08:49 am
Thanks! I am still waiting on my artwork and drilling template to continue on the cabinet.

Meanwhile i am doing small things like changing the coin accepter to take euro instead of quarters. I had to fiddle with all the screws to accept it. and file open the coin slot a little more to accept the thickness of the coin.

Software wise i got the roms and themes running in hyperspin. Removing all the clones, anything before and after 1978 and 1999, gun/mahjong/strange controls/quiz/casino.

Still need to tweak the monitor, its hard to find a good setting. Some games are stretched way to much and some have borders. crt display drivers and it settings takes a while to understand.

Cleaned up some of the internal wiring.

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Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: emphatic on October 13, 2016, 07:19:31 pm
Pictures' not showing.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: thomas_surles on October 13, 2016, 08:27:18 pm
I can see them
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: mourix on October 14, 2016, 07:04:09 am
Looking perfect as always :applaud:

For crt I always take the Neo Geo test crosshatch screen and adjust that till it's perfect. When that's done you only need to decrease the vertical size a bit and you're good to go on most vertical games too.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: stigzler on October 14, 2016, 08:07:16 am
Some lovely finish on this cab.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on October 24, 2016, 08:19:34 am
October 6, 2016 13:51 CLINTON TOWNSHIP,MI,48038 ACCEPTANCE
October 6, 2016 17:15 CLINTON TOWNSHIP,MI,48038 DEPARTED POST OFFICE
October 13, 2016 06:04 ISC CHICAGO IL (USPS) ARRIVED AT FACILITY
October 13, 2016 06:04 ISC CHICAGO IL (USPS) PROCESSED THROUGH FACILITY
October 13, 2016 13:30 CHICAGO,UNITED STATES ARRIVED
October 14, 2016 13:12 CHICAGO,UNITED STATES ARRIVED
October 15, 2016 21:15 CHICAGO,UNITED STATES DEPARTED
October 19, 2016 09:12 ISTANBUL,TURKEY ARRIVED
October 20, 2016 07:00 ISTANBUL,TURKEY DEPARTED

Zzz. Is this slow or what. It(artwork, cp drilling template)'s still not in my country (the Netherlands)
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: nanoflower on October 31, 2016, 06:38:25 am
()...October 20, 2016 07:00 ISTANBUL,TURKEY DEPARTED

Zzz. Is this slow or what. It(artwork, cp drilling template)'s still not in my country (the Netherlands)

Is the Artwork still in transit? - I'm probably not the only one who's curious to see what you've been up to ;)
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on October 31, 2016, 09:45:54 am
I received it last Friday. side-art and marquee are applied. Pictures Soon ;)
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: nanoflower on October 31, 2016, 09:56:54 am
I received it last Friday. side-art and marquee are applied. Pictures Soon ;)

ooohhhhhhh :applaud:
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: ivwshane on November 02, 2016, 12:11:05 am
As always, quality stuff, martijn!

For the speaker grill, are you simply gluing the whole speaker housing and its grill directly to the laminate? Also are you using vertical grade laminate or countertop grade? If countertop grade, then are you using larger size t-molding?
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on November 02, 2016, 05:55:54 am
For the speaker i bought some grills. same i bought for the street fighter arcade. You can find pictures from it and how i mounted them there.
But that grill is flush with the laminate. The logitech speakers are above the grill. and i added a panel so there is no light coming through the sides of the speaker.
Speakers are painted. and without the original grill. they have some THX logo on them i didnt like.

The laminate is 0.9mm thick i use 20mm tmolding. the mdf is 18mm.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: rablack97 on November 02, 2016, 08:26:36 am
I am a true fan of Martijn's speaker panel mounting technique found here (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,134336.120.html (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,134336.120.html).  I've used it in all of my builds since he posted the pics.

Looks very classy and clean if you execute the steps.

 :applaud:
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on November 04, 2016, 09:07:09 am
Busy week. But i got things done.

Started to work on the control panel.

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And installed the artwork and some buttons for the "look"

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Monday i am going to pick up the exact model tv i have in the cab now, I really messed up the geometry and just cant seem to get it right.
It was only slightly off in to begin with. Going to give it a try

Cost wise its no problem. The woman is asking 5 euro for it. But labor...
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: emphatic on November 05, 2016, 07:47:24 am
Looks fabulous!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Martijn on November 24, 2016, 10:57:57 am
Its to darn dark this month, no sunny day to take some final pics. But the cabinet is up and running for the most part.

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More (better) pics when i get the chance.
Title: Re: Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade
Post by: Hiroshi on November 24, 2016, 05:59:36 pm
 Hey Martijn where do you get the laminated? And what is the right way to search it?
Sorry for the question  I'm just newbie on this


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Moved the furniture and made some space for more important things than lounging.

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And got some nice fresh lemonade  :laugh:

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