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Title: SpaceMonkey - updated 08/04/07
Post by: gijedi on July 24, 2007, 03:04:48 pm

This will be my n00b attempt at refurbishing my original Mame machine. (It was a beat-up Marble Madness in its previous life).  Its not going to be out of this world but an improvement of what I have. The second pic shows the piece I cut off for my new cp.

Title: Re: SpaceMonkey
Post by: gijedi on July 25, 2007, 01:18:28 am

Small update....Had my little helper paint the cabinet black.  I made the cp box.  I've got more painting to do....
I also added the chrome t-molding and a 5 inch lcd tv on the top between the speakers.

Title: Re: SpaceMonkey
Post by: gijedi on July 25, 2007, 01:33:47 am

Preliminary idea on the marquee....the kids want a monkey in space  :)

Title: Re: SpaceMonkey - updated 8/04/07
Post by: gijedi on August 04, 2007, 09:24:53 pm

Couple of pics from the cp..needs wiring

Title: Re: SpaceMonkey - updated 08/04/07
Post by: Neilyboy on August 05, 2007, 10:49:00 am

im not sure i could be playing with that control panel after a few drinks.. haha very nice man!!

Neil

Title: Re: SpaceMonkey - updated 08/04/07
Post by: theCoder on August 05, 2007, 11:21:38 am

That looks like a translucent TB.  If so, how are you going to light it?

Title: Re: SpaceMonkey - updated 08/04/07
Post by: gijedi on August 06, 2007, 03:36:31 am

The trackball comes with a built in light that connects to one of the power terminals from the pwr supply.  :applaud:

Title: Re: SpaceMonkey - updated 08/04/07
Post by: TOK on August 06, 2007, 06:53:13 am

I think you should somehow tie the marquee art in with the CP art so it doesn't look disjointed.
Perhaps using that CP pattern inside the Space Monkey logo and outlining the text with a very bold line so its easy to read.

Title: Re: SpaceMonkey - updated 08/04/07
Post by: gijedi on August 06, 2007, 11:12:00 am

Yeah, I agree about the marquee and the CP.  I have to somehow match them up  :dunno

Title: Re: SpaceMonkey - updated 08/04/07
Post by: Havok on August 06, 2007, 04:34:45 pm

Wow, I feel like I'm falling or something while looking at that control panel...