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Main => Project Announcements => Topic started by: bmrust on January 30, 2007, 12:28:22 pm
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I decided that before I get into the crazy wiring that is a MAME Cabinet, I'd give a jukebox a shot...
It turned out to be more of a MP3 player...but meh...that's all I needed anyway.
Here are some construction shots (didnt take any pictures until after it was mostly constructed)
(http://www.bmrust.com/jukebox/1.JPG)
(http://www.bmrust.com/jukebox/2.JPG)
(http://www.bmrust.com/jukebox/3.JPG)
(http://www.bmrust.com/jukebox/4.JPG)
(http://www.bmrust.com/jukebox/5.JPG)
(http://www.bmrust.com/jukebox/6.JPG)
Once I get the computer parts installed and all that good stuff I'll post more.
The LCD that is going in the front is an 8" Touch Screen LCD that I got from eBay.
It has an 80GB hard drive, 2 powered computer speakers, possible cd-rom (if there's room) and the motherboard.
The motherboard is an EPIA MII-10000 1GHz board, with 512MB ram.
It will be powered by Freebox Jukebox Software (http://www.freeboxjukebox.com)
The box is 18.5" wide, 16" tall and 12" deep.
More pictures will be posted soon.
-Brian
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Good start so far. Cutting out nice circles can be such a pain. Your speaker grills will cover that though. Enjoy.
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8" eh? What theme are you going to use? What I'm thinking is that 8" might be kind of hard to select music.
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any of the themes have worked out great so far...
even -thatwhichwillnotbementioned- looked ok...but I'm probably going to go w/ one of the default ones (orange or green) w/ 4 or 6 covers per page.
they were not too small by any stretch of the imagination...just smaller than what you would see in a bar.
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Yes :cheers:
Looking good! More pictures?
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any of the themes have worked out great so far...
even -thatwhichwillnotbementioned- looked ok...but I'm probably going to go w/ one of the default ones (orange or green) w/ 4 or 6 covers per page.
they were not too small by any stretch of the imagination...just smaller than what you would see in a bar.
I use freebox now, on a 15" touchscreen. You may want to try it first. Once you select the album cover, it lists the song in a much smaller font...
You know what would look cool... is if it was wrapped it leather. I'm sure it wouldn't be too expensive and would look pretty neat. Just a suggestion!
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Very good start so far.. :applaud:
More pictures as you progress...
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ive got it up and running now (pictures coming tomorrow...lots of em)
it works great on the 8" screen :D
i like the leather idea...i might look into that, as it would hide a LOT of my painting flaws :(
assuming work isnt too busy in the morning, i should have some photos up pretty early...otherwise it will be after lunch.
thanks for the suggestions/comments...im really enjoying this box so far :D
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ive got it up and running now (pictures coming tomorrow...lots of em)
it works great on the 8" screen :D
i like the leather idea...i might look into that, as it would hide a LOT of my painting flaws :(
assuming work isnt too busy in the morning, i should have some photos up pretty early...otherwise it will be after lunch.
thanks for the suggestions/comments...im really enjoying this box so far :D
Good deal! Can't wait to see some pictures.
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i like the leather idea...i might look into that, as it would hide a LOT of my painting flaws :(
Vinal looks quite a bit similar and is cheaper. You should be able to get some at a local fabric or craft store. Just get a little batting to puff it out.
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so today sucked...
woke up late, forgot my camera...
my boss is sick, so no lunch break to go get it...
ill post pics after work this evening
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PICTURES!!!
(http://www.bmrust.com/jukebox/7.JPG)
Some of the components installed
(http://www.bmrust.com/jukebox/8.JPG)
I used adhesive pads to secure the speakers and power supply.
(http://www.bmrust.com/jukebox/9.JPG)
All components installed, with a glimpse at the power mod i did...
(http://www.bmrust.com/jukebox/10.JPG)
Closeup of the power mod I did... One standard computer power cable to the wall, the rest is internal.
(http://www.bmrust.com/jukebox/12.JPG)
Computer up and running
(http://www.bmrust.com/jukebox/11.JPG)
Closeup of the screen.
(http://www.bmrust.com/jukebox/13.JPG)
Temporarily mounted the PC power switch on the back.
(http://www.bmrust.com/jukebox/14.JPG)
Yet another closeup of the power plug.
Still to do:
Research the Vinyl/Leather option
Create back panel
- Mount PC power switch
- Mount Power outlet
- Mount Network port
- Mount external speaker port (making it able to be used w/ a home stereo system)
Attach side handles for easier carrying
But so far, everything is working great!
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If you made that case a little smaller, that would almost be portable. A portable touchscreen juke would be fun.
Looks good. I like the power mod. I've recently pulled a couple of those connectors from dead powersupplies just for that reason. Also, better picture than I was expecting in an 8" screen.
Keep the pics coming.
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It's suprisingly light weight considering it's size....probably due to the 1/2" plywood (instead of the standard 3/4")
I'm definately putting handles on the sides though.
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just realized i never posted final shots of the back...
(http://www.bmrust.com/jukebox/15.JPG)
(http://www.bmrust.com/jukebox/16.JPG)
no problems yet, and it runs quite well :D