Little Ms. Pac-Man, A Portable Cocktail Cab

[griffindodd]

Wow busy busy xmas eh, but that's nothing new for anyone I am sure.

Anyway, shot this a few days ago and finally got it uploaded, she's up and running and a TON of fun, super easy to play, huge clear display from every angle. I can see this is going to be really popular at get togethers and parties.

[CoryBee]

It's beautiful!

Also many internet points for frogger!

[jmike]

 
         Another amazing job Griff. Glad to see the wife's into gaming like you.
Thanks again for making your plans and artwork available, when things slow down a bit I'm building one of these beauties.


 

[griffindodd]

Thanks guys, once I fired it up the lady didn't want to walk away from it, I guess we'll call that a success.

[emphatic]

That is something else.

[Unstupid]

Looks good... So is it all done? 

[griffindodd]

Pretty much, just got a few odds and ends to finish up here and there, a bit of wire clean up, put some feet on it etc.

[Unstupid]

Pretty much, just got a few odds and ends to finish up here and there, a bit of wire clean up, put some feet on it etc.

Aww... I was going to nominate this for the 2012 User Choice Awards if you were finished...

[mcseforsale]

Yeah, dammit.  Get done with it already!  And work on that accent, too, would ya?  You kinda talk funny.

AJ

(egging you on since the gunslinger has been moved out of the garage finally... )

[griffindodd]

Aww... I was going to nominate this for the 2012 User Choice Awards if you were finished...

Thanks man, yeah I really tried to get it finished fully over the break but just couldn't get to it, that's ok though as I was lucky enough to have Revolution nominated by a few people.

@MCSE yeah yeah yeah, I know I know, I promised myself I wouldn't start on my first ever attempt at brewing beer until this was finished and the garage was cleaned up a bit.

[griffindodd]

Completely finished all wiring last night. Had to put in slightly smaller speakers as the old ones were hitting up against the joystick housing. Also wired up test and service buttons and did some configuration.

This photo shows how amazing the Sammy 214t screen is, I haven't retouched this in any way


Still to do...

Wiring cleanup
Mount service and test buttons in base
Add feet and baseplate to underside
New pink candy dustwashers from TEFighstands
SLG Scan line dongle

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[DaOld Man]

I may have already said this, but it deserves a second mention if I did:
Great job Griff!!

[griffindodd]

Awwww thanks. I hate to admit it but I think this little one may get more play than my full size cab. Although in the new house we are dedicating an area to become an arcade bar and home theater so maybe then the full size will come into its own a little more.

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[kuchta]

This is awesome! Unbelievable job. How easy is that to move around? Is it a 2-person job?

[griffindodd]

No you can do it on your own but it does weigh about 45 lbs at a guess. I want to put some handles on the sides but haven't found anything i like yet.

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[griffindodd]

Tidied up the wiring which is deceptively complex I guess three different lighting circuits and controllers doesn't help



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[griffindodd]

You can see here why I had to buy new speakers, a little on the tight side



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[PL1]

I want to put some handles on the sides but haven't found anything i like yet.

How about something simple like this?



I can stress test the one I've got sitting here if you're worried about it being able to handle the weight.   


Scott

[griffindodd]

A little careful Dremel work to grind the Zzippy sticks restrictor plate from cloverleaf to a diamond shape



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[griffindodd]

I want to put some handles on the sides but haven't found anything i like yet.

How about something simple like this?



I can stress test the one I've got sitting here if you're worried about it being able to handle the weight.   


Scott

Yeah saw those not really sure what I want to do yet. Main problem is that I don't want to mess up the side art with handles. Maybe I can do cutout handle holes in the baseplate and carry it like a crate

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[PL1]

Yeah saw those not really sure what I want to do yet. Main problem is that I don't want to mess up the side art with handles. Maybe I can do cutout handle holes in the baseplate and carry it like a crate

I was thinking one of those simple arch handles on each end, mounted horizontal, between and slightly above the fan and speaker and far enough under the CP (~1.5"-1.75") to be able to wrap your fingers around it easily.

To pick it up, tilt so the power cable side is up, grab both handles and carry with the bottom next to your body.

I don't think you'll have room for this cutout-style handle on the bottom, given how little room you appear to have to play with.    (Mounting diagram here.)




Scott

[yotsuya]

How secure are the control panels, in case someone tried to pick it up from the overhangs?

[griffindodd]

They are secure but I don't want to rely on them for carrying.

Dust washers just arrived. Made to order they look just great



Justin is the nicest guy and will help you come up with great ideas for your build. Please support him and his work and get your custom washers made by him. Here's a link to his store...

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.376168455783834.71886973.150943048306377&type=3

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[griffindodd]

Well I guess it passes the durability test



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[griffindodd]

Super happy with the dust washers



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[griffindodd]

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[floriske.nl]

Conrats on yet another great build!

I really love it! The shape, the artwork & finish are stunning 

Good to hear that you are so enthusiastic about the 214T screen since I'm using one for my bartop as well.

Edit: regarding the handles.  How about placing a couple of longer handles on top of the side panels so they sort of look like guardrails for the screen/playfield/arena?

[emphatic]

This is so sexy. I can't wait to see the SLG improve the games even more.

[chopperthedog]

F'ing amazing! Although it's 99.999999999999% done. A dab of glue is needed on the t-molding under the "N" 



good day.

[griffindodd]

Thanks guys. Still have the base panel and feet to finish. Laminated that today and will be sinking the test and service buttons into recessed holes so they sit flush with the underside of the cab.

Ordered a 5k pot for a manual volume control which I will put in line with the speaker wires. That will also be recessed with the other buttons.

Corybee is making a sweet serial plate for me that I put together based on his designs so that will also go on the base. Then I just have to add some good rubber feet and it will be done.

Also planning on pulling the control panel T-Molding and doing that again as it is causing a slight lift/bubble of the control panel vinyl. Never again will I stick vinyl to particleboard such a bad idea.

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[griffindodd]

Scott

Thanks Scott, I can make these work on the underside and carry the unit with the plexi toward my body, just ordered two.

[griffindodd]

Just a little update while I wait for a few last parts to arrive.

Installed my SLG dongle and couldn't be happier it looks just great.



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[CraftyMech]

Really awesome build! I love all the work you put into the backlighting of the controls & panels. Ms. Pac-man is my co-favorite classic along with Galaga, so naturally I really dig the artwork as well.

And I'm excited to see the mini SLG used in such a cool project. 

[griffindodd]

Really awesome build! I love all the work you put into the backlighting of the controls & panels. Ms. Pac-man is my co-favorite classic along with Galaga, so naturally I really dig the artwork as well.

And I'm excited to see the mini SLG used in such a cool project. 

Thanks Aaron!! Yep the mini SLG looks fantastic, and as you sit quite close to it you really get the full effect on this big 21" screen. The fact that you just plug and play the SLG is awesome, makes it so easy to add a great level of authenticity to the overall look.

[emphatic]

I don't understand why some people just skip scanlines, they are essential, as shown by your picture.

[mcseforsale]

My search-fu is very weak.  Are there any links to explaining the SLG?  And, does it stop the SL-ing when you're in a menu?

AJ

[chopperthedog]

My search-fu is very weak.  Are there any links to explaining the SLG?  And, does it stop the SL-ing when you're in a menu?

AJ

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=128970.0 also a thread in buy and sell forum. Lines are added at 640x480 and 1024x768 run front end in different resolution for no lines.


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[OpFlash]

Wow truly AMAZING build there!  top to bottom very nice work indeed.  This type of work and the quality that youve shown is the reason that many other builds such as my own recent one (LOL) dont get much attention.  When time and time again it is seen just what exactly the expert builders / creators are capable of it sets some high standards of what a classifies as a great build.  That being said this is indeed a great build. 

Quick question I noticed that you have a newer switching power supply.  How is it getting power?  straight from 120?  Im asking because typically ive seen these power supplies used with jamma setups and theyve always had isolation transformers.  What am i missing here?  Sorry if the questions seems noobish (im not total noob  )

again awesome job!

[OpFlash]

Using the same SMD LEDs I used on the speaker/fan panels, these are pink. Just stick them on the inside of the joystick holes, I drilled mine out to 1"3/8. The ribbon cables are so flat you don't have to worry about them getting pinched by the joystick plate when you screw it in place.

I really like this idea and what you did.  Im thinking that this would be a nice addon to my already built cab.  great idea!

[griffindodd]

Quick question I noticed that you have a newer switching power supply.  How is it getting power?  straight from 120?  Im asking because typically ive seen these power supplies used with jamma setups and theyve always had isolation transformers.  What am i missing here?  Sorry if the questions seems noobish (im not total noob  )

again awesome job!

Hi there, thanks for the compliments, I certainly wouldn't consider myself an expert builder, everything I know I have learned from these forums, I think my experience as a designer just helps pull it all together so it looks decent. The power supply is wired direct to a 120v plug, I think I paid about $22 for the supply from Cajon Arcade Shop.