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Title: My Third Bartop (Updated Pics 9/20/07)
Post by: BobA on June 11, 2007, 03:05:38 pm
I usually measure, cut and fit until I have a bartop.  This time I did some drawings in alot more detail.  Thought I would run it past you all to see what comments pop up before I commit to cutting the wood.

Based on a cab that I have seen.  Really big for a bartop but to accomodate either 2 player or 1 player joy with spinner and trackball.  Had trouble getting the snap to go less then 1 inch so the sides show as 1 inch but measurements are given for 0.75 inch.  CP size is 22.5 x 9.5

I could probably decrease the width to 20 inches but it might crowd the CP if I go 2 player or interchangeable CPs.

Thanks
BobA

Title: Re: Another Bartop
Post by: ChadTower on June 11, 2007, 03:17:11 pm

That's pretty wide, definitely.
Title: Re: Another Bartop
Post by: BobA on June 11, 2007, 03:44:43 pm
I think you are right Chad.   I'll redraw at 20 inches wide which gives me a 18.5 x 9.5 CP.
Title: Re: Another Bartop
Post by: leapinlew on June 11, 2007, 04:01:53 pm
Trackball and spinner? Whew! This ought to be fun to watch.

Good luck. I'll be watching.  :)
Title: Re: Another Bartop
Post by: BobA on June 11, 2007, 04:41:52 pm
Updated plans to 20 inches wide 24 inches tall 24 inches deep.   Scale now set so that sides are .75 inch.

Thanks Lew.  Need a few watching so that I get this one going. Been taking it easy too long.
Title: Re: Another Bartop
Post by: leapinlew on June 11, 2007, 05:05:08 pm
Where do you plan on putting speakers?
Title: Re: Another Bartop
Post by: BobA on June 11, 2007, 05:10:40 pm
Speakers will be side mounted. 1 round speaker grill per side.

Uploaded proposed CP layout for smaller size 18.5 x 9.5

Also flipper buttons on sides of cab,

Placed 2 GGG CDR buttons on front of cab.

edit: Spelling
Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: leapinlew on June 11, 2007, 09:49:16 pm
Will there be enough room for the speakers?

The more I look at those drawings - the more I like them. Is it taito inspired?
Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: Kaytrim on June 11, 2007, 10:46:55 pm
Looks to be room for the speakers.  Looks like he is using an LCD monitor.  If he was using a CRT then there would be a space issue.
Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: BobA on June 11, 2007, 11:07:04 pm
Will there be enough room for the speakers?

The more I look at those drawings - the more I like them. Is it taito inspired?

Lots of room inside as I am using a 19 inch LCD.

Inspired by pic below.
Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: BobA on July 02, 2007, 02:53:31 pm
Cutting finally completed.  Using 3/4 ply instead of MDF to keep the bartop lighter.  Slot cutting bit and t-molding on order since plywood edges will have to be covered.  Burnt out a blade on the last bit of side cutting but had to keep going.  will be using a Kreg pocket hole jig and screws to assemble the unit wherever possible instead of the 1x1 and 1x2 that I usually uses for support.
Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: patrickl on July 02, 2007, 03:18:14 pm
That's a really sexy bartop. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

The birch ply makes sense. That should keep it lighter.

Isn't the joystick going to a bit too far to the left?
Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: BobA on July 02, 2007, 04:01:03 pm
You are probably right.  Will have to move the buttons a bit more to the right.  I was saving space for mouse buttons but may not have room with the space that the trackball mounting plate takes up.

Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: leapinlew on July 02, 2007, 05:13:59 pm
I say... ditch the mounting plate.
Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: Kaytrim on July 02, 2007, 05:16:02 pm
I say... ditch the mounting plate.

If you are using a Betsons/Imperial then that is an option.  Happ is not so easy to do that with.
Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: stuckpixel on July 02, 2007, 08:04:23 pm
No, but you could always recess the plate and cover the cp so you don't have to stare at the ugly thing.  ;)
Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: BobA on July 02, 2007, 09:49:53 pm
It's a Happs so no easy way.  The plate will be recessed so that it can be covered with artwork if I come up with a theme.  No artwork has been worked on yet as I have only concentrated on makeing the physical cab.
Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: GadgetGeek on July 04, 2007, 09:04:47 am
I was saving space for mouse buttons but may not have room with the space that the trackball mounting plate takes up.
Can't you remap a couple of the "regular" buttons to be mouse buttons too.  I know that is what my buddy did on his cab.  (he is on these forums as Zaphod and has documented most of his trials and tribulations on arcadecab.com)
Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: BobA on July 04, 2007, 11:08:25 am
I think you can.  There was a discussion re that just recently.  Will free up the space on the CP if they are not needed.

Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: BobA on September 20, 2007, 02:53:35 pm
Got a bit side tracked this summer but had to get going before the snow flies.  The 3/4 ply was tacked together using a Kreg pocket hole jig.  This allows the cab to be assembled without screws or nails passing thru to the outside.  The main body of the bartop is assembled with the CP and back hinged for easy access. Now the fitting of components and finishing can be done inside and no worries about snow on my outside cutting table.
Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: leapinlew on September 20, 2007, 02:55:51 pm
 :applaud:

GO MAN GO! Calling for Snow in October this year, you better hurry.
Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: BobA on September 20, 2007, 02:56:40 pm
Additional Pics
Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: BobA on September 20, 2007, 02:57:33 pm
We already had snow in Calgary and I am in Edmonton 300 Km north.
Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: leapinlew on September 20, 2007, 03:06:47 pm
Love it! Is that sandeply? Thats good stuff. It sort of has a galaga'esque lines by the CP. Speaking of the CP - maybe you should put just a bit of a slope on it? Maybe an inch from front to back?
Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: leapinlew on September 20, 2007, 03:10:31 pm
Also... instead of the speakers on the side, perhaps you can put them under the CP? Pic attached.

Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: BobA on September 20, 2007, 03:11:05 pm
Thanks Lew.
It already has about and inch front to back slope.  I guess the pics don't show it.  If you look at the pic with the CP open you can see the line scribed on the inside of the cab with the slope.

Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: BobA on September 20, 2007, 03:12:57 pm
I could probably put them on the front but was hoping to use the sides so I could use bigger speakers.  Will play it by ear.  :laugh2:

It is regular 3/4 inch Birch plywood.
Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: leapinlew on September 20, 2007, 03:19:28 pm
I could probably put them on the front but was hoping to use the sides so I could use bigger speakers.  Will play it by ear.  :laugh2:

It is regular 3/4 inch Birch plywood.

Those speakers that GGG sells sound real good and are really small once you take them apart.

http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68&products_id=193 (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68&products_id=193)
Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: spacies on September 20, 2007, 04:29:20 pm

Go the bartops!

Thats a great place for the speakers if they fit Leapinlew.

Bob, won't they fit were speakers usually go in an arcade machine, behind the Marquee?

Title: Re: My Third Bartop
Post by: BobA on September 20, 2007, 05:45:47 pm
I will take my PC speakers apart and will see where they fit best.  The marquee area and the front are both possibilities.
Title: Re: My Third Bartop (Updated Pics 9/20/07)
Post by: Kangum on September 21, 2007, 04:40:23 pm
i love the way this is turning out. i cant wait to see this all done up and finished.
Title: Re: My Third Bartop (Updated Pics 9/20/07)
Post by: unclet on November 20, 2007, 10:39:24 am
Great job so far ......

I vote for putting the speakers in the front bottom as well, but route out some circular holes in the sides to display some cool art.   Similar to Knieval's Neon arcade cabinet, but just not as big since you are building a bartop