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Title: Update: Arcadium - Finished - Pics!
Post by: slayj on April 21, 2005, 05:39:01 pm
Well, I've have been lurking around here for 3 months since my wife got me Saint's book for Xmas. (She didnt know what she was getting me into!).
Title: Re: Newbie Arcadia Project
Post by: javeryh on April 21, 2005, 06:12:49 pm
Looks great!
Title: Re: Newbie Arcadia Project
Post by: slayj on April 21, 2005, 06:53:14 pm
Its not the monitor I wanted (19' CRT), but it will do for now.  The plexi in front of the homemade bezel (frame mat) still has teh protective film on it so it looks weird.  I am going to start on the control panel sometime in May.  I have already hinged it, which I am sure I will appreciate when it comes time to wire things up.  Ponyboy should expect an order request from me in May/June.  I am wanting to finsih the cab first with all the artwork, t-molding, etc first.  If its one thing that I have learned on this site is that if I have a completed CP and can play I will never get this done!
Title: Re: Newbie Arcadia Project
Post by: GameOver on April 21, 2005, 07:13:37 pm
Nice job!  Post some more pictures. 

How are ya gonna fit a 19' monitor in that cab?   ;D

Title: Re: Newbie Arcadia Project
Post by: slayj on April 21, 2005, 07:24:59 pm
Haha....I have a REALLY big garage and this photo is taken from about 40 yards.......really big cab.  :P 

As requested I am posting some more pics below.......
Title: Re: Newbie Arcadia Project
Post by: nipsmg on April 21, 2005, 07:28:38 pm
Oh no, another cab taking my name  ;D

Damn, no respect for the dead.  My cab dies 4 days ago, and someone already scoops the name up..  ;)

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,35480.0.html
Title: Re: Newbie Arcadia Project
Post by: slayj on April 21, 2005, 07:33:12 pm
Paint tent in garage.....painted cab with a wagner power painter and its turning out great!!!!

I was also thinking of calling it 'The Arcadium'....if it makes ya feel better....
Title: Re: Newbie Arcadia Project
Post by: slayj on April 21, 2005, 07:35:13 pm
What a mess!
Title: Re: Newbie Arcadia Project
Post by: slayj on April 21, 2005, 07:36:28 pm
But its starting to come together.....
Title: Re: Newbie Arcadia Project
Post by: nipsmg on April 22, 2005, 07:54:02 am
I was only joking about the name. ;D

I think that when I bring my cab back, it'll be called Son of Arcadia.  Unless you name your Arcadia.  Then that would imply that my cab is the son of your cab but i built my cab fi... oh my god I've gone crosseyed.
Title: Re: Newbie Arcadia Project
Post by: nipsmg on April 22, 2005, 07:54:40 am
BTW your cab looks great. Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Newbie Arcadia Project
Post by: slayj on April 22, 2005, 11:32:27 am
Just a random question...........

I am going to get a Happs 3'' trackball translucent blue to light up and a Tornado spinner.  Both are available with USB plug n play.  However, I was also thinking of doing the trackball without the harness and going with an Oscar V2 spinner with an Opti to hook them up.  Anybody have a preference over one or the other????

Title: Re: Newbie Arcadia Project
Post by: slayj on April 22, 2005, 04:43:45 pm
I think i will please nipsmg :laugh: and change over to a new name for my cabinet.  'The Asylum'.  Going with a theme now with all the nice work I have seen on the Hall of Fame.  Below is the link for a request for someone if they want to help me with the artwork.......please.... :angel:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,35717.0.html
Title: Update: Arcadium - Finished - Pics
Post by: slayj on July 25, 2005, 09:33:57 am
Finally finished the project.  Will upgrade the monitor and possibly side art in the future, but for now I'm good. 
Title: Re: Newbie Arcadia Project
Post by: slayj on July 25, 2005, 09:36:16 am
More pics
Title: Re: Newbie Arcadia Project
Post by: slayj on July 25, 2005, 09:37:12 am
More pics
Title: Re: Update: Arcadium - Finished - Pics!
Post by: DYNAGOD on July 25, 2005, 10:43:11 am
nice looking cab, but i gotta say that monitor is just too small for that cab..
Title: Re: Update: Arcadium - Finished - Pics!
Post by: slayj on July 25, 2005, 10:49:54 am
nice looking cab, but i gotta say that monitor is just too small for that cab..

True.....its small.  It doesnt look like 19 inches when in this cab.  However, it will have to do unless I come into some money to buy a larger one.  It will be upgrade someday!
Title: Re: Update: Arcadium - Finished - Pics!
Post by: Ghoward on July 25, 2005, 12:20:48 pm
Great looking cab, but I have to agree the monitor looks lost in there.

Gary
Title: Re: Update: Arcadium - Finished - Pics!
Post by: DYNAGOD on July 25, 2005, 01:06:37 pm
nice looking cab, but i gotta say that monitor is just too small for that cab..

True.....its small.  It doesnt look like 19 inches when in this cab.  However, it will have to do unless I come into some money to buy a larger one.  It will be upgrade someday!
so actually its not the monitor thats too small, its the cab thats too big :P
It looks like a whale swallowing a tic tac  ;D
definetly top knotch though
Title: Re: Update: Arcadium - Finished - Pics!
Post by: slayj on July 25, 2005, 01:14:59 pm
nice looking cab, but i gotta say that monitor is just too small for that cab..

True.....its small. It doesnt look like 19 inches when in this cab. However, it will have to do unless I come into some money to buy a larger one. It will be upgrade someday!
so actually its not the monitor thats too small, its the cab thats too big :P
It looks like a whale swallowing a tic tac ;D
definetly top knotch though


Based on LUSIDs designs.  The thing is huge!  I had to put it in my office because even with the CP removed it wouldnt manuver down my hallway to squeeze into my back bedroom.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Update: Arcadium - Finished - Pics!
Post by: dweebs0r on July 25, 2005, 01:41:11 pm
Nice job.  Looks really professional.  Do you have a cost estimate on how much you put into building that?
It looks every bit as good as any prefab cab (Slikstik, etc) out there.

-Dweebs
Title: Re: Update: Arcadium - Finished - Pics!
Post by: jcroach on July 25, 2005, 01:41:18 pm
Looks great.
Title: Re: Update: Arcadium - Finished - Pics!
Post by: slayj on July 25, 2005, 01:48:03 pm
Looks great.  i get more and more inspired here every day.

I love the instruction card.  What font did you use on that?


Voodoo Doll on the titles
CreativeBlock BB on the rest
Title: Re: Update: Arcadium - Finished - Pics!
Post by: slayj on July 25, 2005, 02:00:36 pm
Nice job. Looks really professional. Do you have a cost estimate on how much you put into building that?
It looks every bit as good as any prefab cab (Slikstik, etc) out there.

-Dweebs

Wood                                   70.00
Hardware                                 100.00
Paint                                   50.00
Happs P360 (2)                   80.00
Happs Trackball & Mount   80.00
Slikstik Tornado                 100.00
Super 4-way                   16.00
Pushbuttons (27)                   43.00
Player 1& 2 buttons                     3.00
T-Molding                                   30.00
Coin Door                                   45.00
Lamp                                   20.00
Bezel                                   10.00
Glass                                   25.00
Art-Side & Marquee                80.00
Art-Control Panel                   50.00
IPAC4                                   80.00
Wiring Kit                      20.00
Speakers w/volume control     55.00
Speaker Grills                   23.00
Bit Ltd                                   44.00
Marquee Mounts                   20.00
Door Lock & Hinges                   12.00
Panel Clamps                   10.00
SuperBright LEDS & Mounts   20.00
   
Total:                               1086.00



Cost is without computer or monitor.  Taxes and shipping has been rounded into the costs.  I think this estimate comes close.
Title: Re: Update: Arcadium - Finished - Pics!
Post by: Stobe on July 25, 2005, 03:50:30 pm
Looks great!

My only question is why doesn't the joysticks on the instruction sheet match the actual joysticks?  Did you draw that diagram up youself?

Great work!

-Stobe
Title: Re: Update: Arcadium - Finished - Pics!
Post by: jcroach on July 25, 2005, 04:21:46 pm
Looks great.
Title: Re: Update: Arcadium - Finished - Pics!
Post by: slayj on July 25, 2005, 04:35:56 pm
Looks great!

My only question is why doesn't the joysticks on the instruction sheet match the actual joysticks? Did you draw that diagram up youself?

Great work!

-Stobe

I pulled the initial instruction sheet from somewhere else.  Its based off a Slikstik model.  I Photoshoped extra buttons, moved the trackball, joysticks, etc.  However, the initial sticks didnt match and I didnt feel my photoshop skills were good enough to draw one like that on the CP.  I should change the color to match, though. 
Title: Re: Update: Arcadium - Finished - Pics!
Post by: dweebs0r on July 27, 2005, 11:05:18 am
This cab is just begging for a 27 inch TV or monitor!