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Title: Plexiglass Jukebox (Updated with pics)
Post by: mccoy178 on December 06, 2009, 01:09:11 am
Changed the name of the thread so people might actually take a look.
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi?
Post by: Franco B on December 06, 2009, 08:44:38 am
Really? Whats the problem? I quite like enjoy it  :)
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi?
Post by: Blanka on December 06, 2009, 08:53:17 am
Then just don't! I have absolutely no idea why anybody would want to sand plexi. To make it matte perhaps?
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi?
Post by: mountain on December 06, 2009, 10:49:51 am
Then just don't! I have absolutely no idea why anybody would want to sand plexi. To make it matte perhaps?

I imagine he is sanding cut edges to remove tooling marks for polishing or bonding.

So, Ben, how long are you going to keep us in suspense?
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi?
Post by: mccoy178 on December 06, 2009, 05:09:32 pm
Not long at all.  The only pictures I have right now are on my cell phone.  I'm gonna try to get some pics taken tonight when I go back in.  And yes, I'm sanding tool marks for bonding sake.  Not glass like, but good enough for this application. :cheers:
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi?
Post by: mccoy178 on December 06, 2009, 11:36:23 pm
It is a 19" touchscreen jukebox made out of 3/8" plexi.  Off the top of my head, I believe the width is 19.25" and the height is 16.25".  It is 5.5" deep.  This is a project I have been making after school with some of my students.  I want students to see the inner workings of things and this is the start.  I'm banking on this to spark serious interest in my program from students. 

As a group we went over the parts of a computer, how to order the parts, where to find them, and how they interact together.  Obviously we are in the construction mode, but we are very close to being ready to put the computer components together.

I gave them the generic idea of what I wanted to make and they have given input as to how to design the vent holes, how to mount everything, and some structural ideas.  I try to help them through the design loop and they keep coming back, so it must be okay.  Anyways, here is how far we got Friday.
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi?
Post by: SavannahLion on December 06, 2009, 11:57:15 pm
This photo is real interesting. I've seen similar vents elsewhere with acrylic (might be lexan or poly), but I've never had the opportunity to look at it close up.

It looks like the horizontal portion is from a solid piece and vertical strips were bonded to the back?

(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=98630.0;attach=137986)
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi?
Post by: mccoy178 on December 06, 2009, 11:59:35 pm
The oval and the horizontal lines are on one side cut .2" in.  The vertical lines are on the otherside and are cut in .2".  Where they overlap creates the breathe holes.  Designing it on the computer and cutting it out blew a couple of the kids minds.  Guts were everywhere.
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi? (Updated with pics)
Post by: orion on December 07, 2009, 11:17:45 am
That's got to be the coolest classroom project ever!
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi? (Updated with pics)
Post by: drventure on December 07, 2009, 12:07:53 pm
Great idea for a classroom project. Getting kids interested in +Building+ something instead of just using things is always a plus in my book.

Plus, a project like this gets them into computer component hardware, a little bit of electrical work, wiring, tooling/woodworking, design work/cad, planning, and even some software elements, installing OS's, software, configuration, usability issues etc. It's a great introduction to a lot of various disciplines.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi?
Post by: SavannahLion on December 08, 2009, 09:34:59 am
The oval and the horizontal lines are on one side cut .2" in.  The vertical lines are on the otherside and are cut in .2".  Where they overlap creates the breathe holes.  Designing it on the computer and cutting it out blew a couple of the kids minds.  Guts were everywhere.

Did you utilize a CNC machine to cut your oval trim?
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi?
Post by: HaRuMaN on December 08, 2009, 09:43:24 am
The oval and the horizontal lines are on one side cut .2" in.  The vertical lines are on the otherside and are cut in .2".  Where they overlap creates the breathe holes.  Designing it on the computer and cutting it out blew a couple of the kids minds.  Guts were everywhere.

Did you utilize a CNC machine to cut your oval trim?

Umm.... duh?   ;)
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi? (Updated with pics)
Post by: mccoy178 on December 08, 2009, 10:35:37 am
The oval and the horizontal lines are on one side cut .2" in.  The vertical lines are on the otherside and are cut in .2".  Where they overlap creates the breathe holes.  Designing it on the computer and cutting it out blew a couple of the kids minds.  Guts were everywhere.

Did you utilize a CNC machine to cut your oval trim?

Yeah, we use a cnc machine in the woods class.  In order to really learn how to use it, the kids need to come in after school.  There is just too much to learn about it.
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi? (Updated with pics)
Post by: Malenko on December 08, 2009, 01:31:51 pm
I'll take 2, how many HDMI ports does it have?  Are you going to post the code for noisey in the project thread?
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi? (Updated with pics)
Post by: mccoy178 on December 09, 2009, 11:53:00 pm
Today we welded it all together, rounded over the face edges, and mounted the monitor brackets.  So, the monitor is in, the backboard has been painted black and the motherboard has been mounted to the back.  I thought I had a huge problem, as I realized today that I have no internal video port, but there is room on the metal plate to create a space for the monitor wire to run outside.  All through basketball practice I thought about a solution and as soon as I saw it again the answer came to me.  Hopefully this will be up and running by the weekend.
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi?
Post by: SavannahLion on December 09, 2009, 11:56:22 pm
The oval and the horizontal lines are on one side cut .2" in.  The vertical lines are on the otherside and are cut in .2".  Where they overlap creates the breathe holes.  Designing it on the computer and cutting it out blew a couple of the kids minds.  Guts were everywhere.

Did you utilize a CNC machine to cut your oval trim?

Umm.... duh?   ;)

I've been trying to mold and cast mine. What technique are you using?  :-*
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi? (Updated with pics)
Post by: mccoy178 on December 10, 2009, 12:31:01 am
The oval and the horizontal lines are on one side cut .2" in.  The vertical lines are on the otherside and are cut in .2".  Where they overlap creates the breathe holes.  Designing it on the computer and cutting it out blew a couple of the kids minds.  Guts were everywhere.

Did you utilize a CNC machine to cut your oval trim?

Umm.... duh?   ;)

I've been trying to mold and cast mine. What technique are you using?  :-*
We are using a cnc machine.  I don't understand the question.
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi?
Post by: HaRuMaN on December 10, 2009, 08:23:36 am
The oval and the horizontal lines are on one side cut .2" in.  The vertical lines are on the otherside and are cut in .2".  Where they overlap creates the breathe holes.  Designing it on the computer and cutting it out blew a couple of the kids minds.  Guts were everywhere.

Did you utilize a CNC machine to cut your oval trim?

Umm.... duh?   ;)

I've been trying to mold and cast mine. What technique are you using?  :-*

I'm using The Force.  :droid
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi?
Post by: ammitz on December 10, 2009, 08:45:45 am
I'm using The Force.  :droid

The Force is strong with this one
(http://bokertov.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/09/26/may_the_force_be_with_you.jpg)
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi?
Post by: SavannahLion on December 10, 2009, 08:57:06 am
I'm using The Force.  :droid

The Force is strong with this one
(http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/starwars/star-wars-smiley-023.gif)

We are using a cnc machine.  I don't understand the question.

That last comment was directed towards HarumaN.  ;)
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi? (Updated with pics)
Post by: mccoy178 on December 10, 2009, 10:56:19 pm
Today we got everything up and running!  Windows is installed and all that is left is to get the touch screen plate working.  I can't remember who the manufacturer of plate is, so I'll just have to do a little research tonight.  Tomorrow I plan to mount the harddrive, powersource, and lighting.  After that, it's pretty much ready to rock. 

Tonights to do:
1.  Get the Freebox Winter skin ready to install.
2.  Find that stinkin' touchscreen plate driver.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi? (Updated with pics)
Post by: Donkey_Kong on December 10, 2009, 11:05:01 pm
Damn you! If I look up cool in the encyclopedia...I think this will be there (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/avatars/user/avatar_5185.jpg)
Title: Re: Did I ever mention how much I hate sanding plexi? (Updated with pics)
Post by: mccoy178 on December 11, 2009, 10:47:52 am
Everything is up and running!  Took awhile to get all of the drivers installed, i.e. audio, touchscreen pad, etc., but we got it.  It was really cool getting the kids involved in searching for the drivers and telling them how to tell the difference between good downloads and bad ones.  Reputable sites and such.  Pics are coming.  I just need to get the components mounted to the backboard. :cheers: