Post by: chris77 on August 29, 2017, 04:28:19 pm
long time no see :cheers:
After finishing my Big Bang Pin Visual Pinball my next arcade project will be the
LAZY CAB ;)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4430/36516355440_191ab03ed7_n.jpg)
A bartop style TV Rack/Housing for my giant 40" 4:3 Pioneer VGA Plasma or 37" NEC CRT Monster.
First I used a simple TV Rack for my big screens, but it looked never right in my arcade - I missed the arcade style...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4333/36093252993_bc7916a88b_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4400/36782216161_a57094e3ab_z.jpg)
so the idea was to build a retro styled housing/bench for the screens... and to play my arcade and console games comfortable (thats why I call it the LAZY CAB ;) ) on a nice sofa/couch via wireless controller.
quick and dirty sketchup:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4404/36517931410_aa127bd741_z.jpg)
inspired by:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4423/36133169643_507255f1d1_n.jpg)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4398/36801693971_650a735461_n.jpg)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4414/36791406732_9077c3c78a_n.jpg)
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specs
cabinet
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- solid MDF cabinet (19mm base / 16mm cover) for the heavy screens (the NEC CRT is over 100kg!)
- control panel with 2-3 jumbo buttons to power and start the PC, TV, sound and lights (we play the games with wireless controller)
- shelf under control panel for RF/Bluetooth Controllers, remote controls, games and other stuff
- shelf under TV for PC, soundsystem and maybe original consoles
- chrome T-Molding
- grey/black tinted glass for bezel and to get a better TV black level
- LED animated Space Invaders Logo/Marquee
- RGBW LED-strip for under-floor
screens
******
- 40" Pioneer 4:3 Plasma with VGA resolution (nice for retro arcade games)
- alternative: 37" NEC CRT
pc-setup
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- win7 64bit
- Intel Pentium G3258 Anniversary Edition (nice to overclock to 4.5 Ghz, open multi)
- 120GB SSD for operating system and all games (using All Killer, No Filler - best of MAME, just about 600 Games)
- Gigabyte GA-Z97M-D3H Z97 Mainboard
- 8GB DDR3 RAM
- Palit GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB
- X-FI SB0460 soundcard (love the "crystalizer" function)
- 450W PSU high efficiency
- PC case
sound system
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- 4.1 Teufel Concept E 100 4.1 Multimedia-System with big subwoofer
controls
******
- wireless XBOX360 controller for PC
- wireless arcade stick with original arcade components like buttons and joystick
- AimTrak Lightgun
- maybe extra original controller for consoles
artwork
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- Space Invaders themed retro artwork printed on laminated foil
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Let the party begin!
first ideas and sketches:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4339/36504503960_59cf8042f1_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4382/36730632462_f9bc119836_z.jpg)
edit... new plan. more place for all my original consoles, games and other stuff which should be hide
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4450/37213179310_1720c17a18_z.jpg)
inside the cabinet, shelf for soundsystem, PC, controllers
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4408/36105969123_b6faebe0c9.jpg)
Stay tuned,
cheers Chris
Post by: Dal1980 on August 30, 2017, 01:31:25 am
What about an arcade cabinet like you want but the design of the cab looks like its melted into the table. That way you get everything about the cab at a lazy height without the cp. I'm not near anything to sketch a drawing of what I mean but you seem to be a visual person anyway so probably doesn't need much more explained about it. :)
This probably doesn't fit the style your looking for but why waste a perfectly warm pile of meadow muffin of an idea. Perhaps I've inspired someone reading this idea... to press the ban button
lolAnyway good luck with the build ;)
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
Post by: chris77 on August 30, 2017, 04:51:10 am
I updated the first post with some specs about the build. The control panel is just to power the PC, TV, sound and lights, we control the games via wireless controller on a sofa/couch.
But I like your idea with the transformed arcade styled table :cheers:
cheers
Chris
Post by: morton on August 30, 2017, 12:05:40 pm
Post by: chris77 on August 30, 2017, 02:13:57 pm
a ton of MDF ;D
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4437/36914427935_7bd818d966_z.jpg)
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cheers
Chris
Post by: chris77 on August 31, 2017, 11:27:36 am
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4431/36916136015_7625170a46_z.jpg)
also for the glass stand
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4371/36744057952_70bf2ef24d_z.jpg)
LED jumbo buttons
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4403/36744059182_1349171b1a_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4366/36106466433_b7b44b1e65_z.jpg)
PC and soundsystem
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4340/36106466843_bc1b08b086_z.jpg)
cheers
Chris
Post by: reptileink on August 31, 2017, 12:10:37 pm
Post by: chris77 on September 01, 2017, 11:21:27 am
woodworking in progress:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4351/36517934030_6313f3decc_z.jpg)
more stuff arrived:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4433/36106465773_d738e66a44_z.jpg)
LED christmas lights for animated marquee lights:
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magnetic clips and holders:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4432/36764217622_553c2d8023_z.jpg)
cheers
Chris
Post by: chris77 on September 02, 2017, 10:51:50 am
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cheers
Chris
Post by: leapinlew on September 02, 2017, 12:56:35 pm
Post by: TOMMYGUN on September 02, 2017, 02:29:29 pm
Unless you extend the function button.
Post by: chris77 on September 03, 2017, 07:15:04 am
tommygun, thanks for the info, I have to check this out, but if I remember correctly I read something about a memory-function.
more woodworking:
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greetz
Chris
Post by: chris77 on September 04, 2017, 06:45:45 am
I will use it to cover the screen behind the glass and to get a better black level for the Pioneer Plasma.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4423/36184101184_99f94e8503_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4382/36831748516_9d2d17ce62.jpg)
love the tinted glass on a Ninja Warriors cabinet
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4331/36879139981_203892853f_z.jpg)
EDIT:
new project name: Gargantua - go big or go home :D LOL
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4338/36832301496_80b6663036_z.jpg)
cheers
Chris
Post by: chris77 on September 05, 2017, 02:55:50 pm
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cheers
Chris
Post by: chris77 on September 06, 2017, 07:55:39 am
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greetz
Chris
Post by: leapinlew on September 06, 2017, 07:27:01 pm
Post by: chris77 on September 07, 2017, 07:25:59 am
roll on ;)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4396/37082114445_08d1352275_z.jpg)
mounted aluminium stripes as a cooling element for the LED strips
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4439/36268532823_630152a596_z.jpg)
added some cornices to get more stabilization
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4348/36685719920_f4f8e7cae1_z.jpg)
cheers
Chris
Post by: rablack97 on September 07, 2017, 01:05:02 pm
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DZ5KIYA/ref=biss_dp_t_asn (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DZ5KIYA/ref=biss_dp_t_asn)
Post by: chris77 on September 08, 2017, 06:17:07 am
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time to get some primer for the MDF, ready for painting the cabinet...
cheers
Chris
Post by: pbj on September 08, 2017, 10:57:42 am
Post by: chris77 on September 08, 2017, 12:07:44 pm
first layer of paint applied
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greetz
Chris
Post by: talkgeek on September 08, 2017, 09:45:59 pm
This has gone from "stupid idea" to "I want one", personally.
..thinking the same
Post by: morton on September 09, 2017, 10:24:32 am
This has gone from "stupid idea" to "I want one", personally.
You know when the forum regulars are coming around that OP has started a great project. I too want one.
Post by: chris77 on September 09, 2017, 11:09:11 am
under-floor painting is ready
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4363/36981298851_0d50ea48fa_z.jpg)
got a RGBW LED strip, hope to get some nice effects and some lightness to the cabinet
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4384/36981299241_1f5820373d_z.jpg)
cheers
Chris
Post by: yotsuya on September 09, 2017, 04:46:23 pm
This has gone from "stupid idea" to "I want one", personally.
You know when the forum regulars are coming around that OP has started a great project. I too want one.
I personally don't think it's a good idea, but Chris makes quality stuff, so I think if anyone can pull it off, it's him.
Post by: TOMMYGUN on September 10, 2017, 03:29:59 am
Post by: KoolKolo on September 10, 2017, 06:00:24 am
I dont think the wheels are a good idea, atleast not for me, when i play fighting games like Final Fight i pull the joystick realy hard BAM BAM BAM, that tabletop would fly right off the table
There are no joysticks on the Lazy Cab.
Chris will use wireless joypads and will sit on a couch in front of the Lazy Cab.
This is just a replacement for an ordinary tv bench and a very coo replacemelnt, if you ask me ;)
Post by: morton on September 10, 2017, 08:25:27 am
I dont think the wheels are a good idea, atleast not for me, when i play fighting games like Final Fight i pull the joystick realy hard BAM BAM BAM, that tabletop would fly right off the table
Table top????? Paul Bunyan's maybe! :lol
I personally don't think it's a good idea, but Chris makes quality stuff, so I think if anyone can pull it off, it's him.
I love your honesty, and get where you're coming from, but you want to see this finished just as much as the rest of us... cuz it's gonna be cool.
Post by: chris77 on September 10, 2017, 09:38:28 am
@morton: LOL, Paul Bunyans Bartop :lol :lol
@koolkolo: thanks for the explanation, hope everything is clear now :applaud:
OK, the beast is on wheels, I love the hover craft effect, it seems that the cabinet is an inch in the air... can't wait to see it with LED lightning.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4374/37000404061_c67ecce7a1_z.jpg)
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now it's time to apply ground coat everywhere on the cab.
cheers
Chris
Post by: thomas_surles on September 10, 2017, 10:11:27 am
Post by: TOMMYGUN on September 10, 2017, 02:56:45 pm
I dont think the wheels are a good idea, atleast not for me, when i play fighting games like Final Fight i pull the joystick realy hard BAM BAM BAM, that tabletop would fly right off the table
Table top????? Paul Bunyan's maybe! :lol
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yeah i did not see it was a big cab, i have been watching the entire forum including finished builds, i thought it was a tabletop, its fu :censored: in huge realy cool stuff :applaud:
Post by: chris77 on September 11, 2017, 03:14:25 pm
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4429/37000149912_f512f856a8_z.jpg)
cheers
Chris
Post by: chris77 on September 12, 2017, 04:15:42 am
the top gun switch is the power switch
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4338/37039967191_cc85b09d70_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4361/36345403744_1663b15d79_z.jpg)
EDIT...
some progress on the fans and the grill
can't decide which fan grill... the chrome or the brown one (can be painted black)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4380/37012056232_4242a028cb_z.jpg)
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greetz
Chris
Post by: leapinlew on September 12, 2017, 09:05:41 pm
Post by: TOMMYGUN on September 13, 2017, 10:24:42 am
Post by: chris77 on September 13, 2017, 02:12:52 pm
small update... painted the grill black
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4407/36812040750_03a3469c90_z.jpg)
cheers
Chris
Post by: chris77 on September 14, 2017, 07:54:08 am
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cheers
Chris
Post by: smass on September 14, 2017, 08:58:43 am
I have a 36" crt monitor sitting on top of a wood AV stand that houses my retro consoles. Now I am considering building out a faux arcade enclosure around the TV - it would look sorta like a 36" monitor bar-top enclosure. It's in the basement with my other arcade machines so the wife is unlikely to see it. Thanks for the inspiration...I think... ;D
Post by: chris77 on September 14, 2017, 09:30:07 am
some contrast for the cabinet
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4428/37223586125_e9b37db903_z.jpg)
greetz
Chris
Post by: pbj on September 14, 2017, 09:34:57 am
And the answer is none. None more black.
Post by: chris77 on September 14, 2017, 09:40:28 am
And the answer is none. None more black.
:D haha, OK, no more black... it's time to get the artwork
cheers
Chris
Post by: chris77 on September 15, 2017, 10:23:52 am
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love the under-floor lightning
cheers
Chris
Post by: chris77 on September 16, 2017, 07:15:40 am
I think I will use a retro pull switch instead of the top gun switch to power on the cabinet (and as a handle to lift up the control panel). the top gun switch is just too filigree for the giant cp.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4425/37085981522_6761f7d4bb_z.jpg)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4333/37258438885_4d0a9d5e82_m.jpg)
cheers
Chris
Post by: rablack97 on September 16, 2017, 01:39:38 pm
i thought a switch to turn on a PC had to be momentary.
Post by: chris77 on September 16, 2017, 03:00:09 pm
for the pc I will use one of the push buttons.
cheers
Chris
Post by: chris77 on September 19, 2017, 01:52:32 pm
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cheers
Chris
Post by: chris77 on September 20, 2017, 04:14:17 am
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EDIT
with glass
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cheers
Chris
Post by: thomas_surles on September 20, 2017, 07:55:21 am
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Looks good
Post by: chris77 on September 22, 2017, 04:42:15 am
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fan grill turned out nice and the speaker position matches with the vented/open handles
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cheers
Chris
Post by: chris77 on September 23, 2017, 08:07:31 am
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greetz
Chris
Post by: smass on September 23, 2017, 08:41:55 am
Post by: chris77 on September 23, 2017, 09:24:19 am
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cheers
Chris
Post by: chris77 on September 24, 2017, 10:54:13 am
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cheers
Chris
Post by: chris77 on September 26, 2017, 11:28:30 am
Youtube Video
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cheers
Chris
Post by: leapinlew on September 26, 2017, 07:58:18 pm
Post by: pbj on September 26, 2017, 08:14:05 pm
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Post by: chris77 on September 27, 2017, 11:41:00 am
cabinet is assembled and the control panel is wired
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cheers
Chris
Post by: markc74 on September 27, 2017, 01:38:23 pm
Post by: chris77 on September 28, 2017, 12:54:45 pm
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EDIT
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cheers
Chris
Post by: chris77 on September 29, 2017, 03:51:19 pm
we can choose between a wireless XBOX360 PC controller or an hacked wireless arcade stick with seimitsu/sanwa jostick and buttons
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cheers
Chris
Post by: chris77 on October 03, 2017, 07:01:31 am
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edit...
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cheers
Chris
Post by: DeeGor on October 03, 2017, 09:04:10 pm
Post by: chris77 on October 04, 2017, 02:27:26 am
cheers
Chris
Post by: chris77 on October 05, 2017, 09:30:50 am
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ordered some more toys for cab
aimtrack lightgun with force feedback
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usb extender
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36v power supply for the force feedback solenoid
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the IR bar for the lightgun is hided behind the artwork
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cheers
Chris
Post by: Ian on October 05, 2017, 09:59:12 am
Post by: yotsuya on October 05, 2017, 10:49:28 am
Post by: DeeGor on October 05, 2017, 11:00:21 am
Post by: chris77 on October 05, 2017, 11:12:53 am
I know this build is not for everyone. I searched weeks over weeks for a nice retro TV rack/bench... I found nothing... this was the beginning of the lazy cab idea ;)
@ yotsuya
yeah, moving to another place could be a problem ;D I think I have to order some of these bad boys :
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@DeeGor
good to know :cheers:
cheers
Chris
Post by: leapinlew on October 07, 2017, 12:42:38 pm
Post by: chris77 on October 08, 2017, 07:24:52 am
preparing for the artwork
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cheers
Chris
Post by: chris77 on October 09, 2017, 02:55:25 pm
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greetz
Chris
Post by: chris77 on October 12, 2017, 10:14:55 am
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edit
mounted the IR sensor bar for the aimtrak lightgun... at a 15° angle for better aiming
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edit2
Rolling on chrome :D
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cheers
Chris
Post by: chris77 on October 15, 2017, 03:10:11 pm
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greetz
Chris
Post by: chris77 on October 22, 2017, 07:32:27 am
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and working on some details ;)
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cheers
Chris
Post by: chris77 on October 23, 2017, 11:33:46 am
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4483/37162081063_c573704e0d_z.jpg)
cheers
Chris
Post by: chris77 on November 07, 2017, 11:52:31 am
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4488/26468826479_a59f4aab61_z.jpg)
I hope I find the time to print the remaining artwork for the Lazy Cab next week.
cheers
Chris
Post by: zinger on November 07, 2017, 01:49:20 pm
Post by: chris77 on November 07, 2017, 03:00:22 pm
plane is on board, the hat not ;D