Author Topic: My First Cabinet - Vewlix (Read 16133 times)

mariox2098 · « **on:** July 20, 2010, 10:06:51 am »

Started working on it sometime in may, took some time to figure out how to use all these tools right lol.

http://picasaweb.google.com/mariox2098/VewlixCustomSlim

Once i get the cash, I'm gonna get orange sanwa joysticks and buttons. The unpainted sides of the cabinet and the sides of the CP are going to be orange too. Il try and post new pics in the topic. Tell me what you think so far

Roo · « **Reply #1 on:** July 20, 2010, 10:26:53 am »

Interesting design, I like it!

Am I right in assuming there's no t-molding with the extra width of the doubled up sides?

mariox2098 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2010, 10:31:56 am »

Quote from: Roo on July 20, 2010, 10:26:53 am

Interesting design, I like it!

Am I right in assuming there's no t-molding with the extra width of the doubled up sides?

yep, no t-molding

emphatic · « **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2010, 01:23:44 pm »

Looks splendid!

NeoFlynn · « **Reply #4 on:** July 22, 2010, 09:52:19 am »

I am curious what you are doing in liue of T-molding, I have the reverse problem as I think my donor cabs would is to skinny for T-molding, Looking forward to seeing your design though

mariox2098 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2010, 06:48:32 pm »

Top piece finally finished, this has been holding me up for a long time

So tommorow, i will be glueing it on top, applying bondo, sanding and then il be ready to prime and paint.
Also, I forgot to say before, my design is based almost completely off this one i found on the Shoryuken forums, incase anyone was wondering: http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=210552

emphatic · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2010, 07:33:52 pm »

That looks great!

NeoFlynn · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2010, 10:25:00 pm »

is that four pieces of MDF glued together? Sucker must be heavy

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2010, 01:38:22 pm »

Quote from: mariox2098 on July 23, 2010, 06:48:32 pm

snip ...
Also, I forgot to say before, my design is based almost completely off this one i found on the Shoryuken forums, incase anyone was wondering: http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=210552

That'd be mine then! Good luck with the project

mariox2098 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 05, 2010, 01:34:52 pm »

Admin/Speaker Panel in the making

i could have done a much better job treating and sanding the sides of the MDF...oh well

Havok · « **Reply #10 on:** August 05, 2010, 04:15:33 pm »

Looks pretty cool. I like the control panel:

Reminds me of an Atari 7800:

Johnathon1978 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 05, 2010, 08:10:08 pm »

Can't wait to see this finished ... looks sweet!

mariox2098 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 17, 2010, 01:49:32 pm »

Lots of updates, all the stuff i did in between are in the album on the first post.

Still waiting on the 30mm spade bit in the mail

Rick · « **Reply #13 on:** August 17, 2010, 02:31:25 pm »

Quote from: mariox2098 on August 17, 2010, 01:49:32 pm

This looks AMAZING. One question, though. Is it just my eyes, or is the fourth button (third in the centre) of the Admin panel a bit out of line with the others?

trevski · « **Reply #14 on:** August 17, 2010, 02:42:14 pm »

LOVE this build

The colour scheme is fantastic - Has me in mind of the old Binatone TV pong consoles.

Keep up the good work!

mariox2098 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 17, 2010, 02:47:47 pm »

Quote from: Rick Elphinstone on August 17, 2010, 02:31:25 pm

This looks AMAZING. One question, though. Is it just my eyes, or is the fourth button (third in the centre) of the Admin panel a bit out of line with the others?

Naw, its not your eyes lol, it is out of line. I realized that too after I cut the hole. Its not too bad though, right?

Rick · « **Reply #16 on:** August 17, 2010, 02:50:16 pm »

Quote from: mariox2098 on August 17, 2010, 02:47:47 pm

Naw, its not your eyes lol, it is out of line. I realized that too after I cut the hole. Its not too bad though, right?

If it were me (and believe me, I'm irritatingly picky) I would be cursing and swearing, and doing it over. If you don't mind it, of course, it's perfectly (as a friend's father once said) "within tolerance". I love your work so far, and that's the only thing I really saw that stood out.

Epyx · « **Reply #17 on:** August 17, 2010, 05:59:53 pm »

Quote

If it were me (and believe me, I'm irritatingly picky) I would be cursing and swearing, and doing it over. If you don't mind it, of course, it's perfectly (as a friend's father once said) "within tolerance". I love your work so far, and that's the only thing I really saw that stood out.

I agree with Rick but it really boils down to your mindset...me, if I get a dead pixel on a new tv or monitor I *CAN'T* stop looking at it...until I fix it...the main reason I replaced my WG D9800 with a new one is because I had scratched the glass, but im extremely anal (yet the inside of my cab looks like a hellstorm lol)...if you are ok with it...who cares...if you have even a doubt about it bugging you...replace it now

Looks great otherwise!

MikeyMerse · « **Reply #18 on:** August 17, 2010, 06:41:51 pm »

Quote from: mariox2098 on August 17, 2010, 02:47:47 pm

Quote from: Rick Elphinstone on August 17, 2010, 02:31:25 pm
This looks AMAZING. One question, though. Is it just my eyes, or is the fourth button (third in the centre) of the Admin panel a bit out of line with the others?

Naw, its not your eyes lol, it is out of line. I realized that too after I cut the hole. Its not too bad though, right?

You can always over-bore the hole and push the button up slightly. The rim on the button would cover up the hole, so when it is screwed in, you won't notice it.

VewlixKid · « **Reply #19 on:** August 17, 2010, 07:00:24 pm »

That's one cool looking mini vewlix. I really like the color on this one, a little different from the usual. The two player set up looks (surprisingly) as comfortable as Spacehedgehog's 1 player set up.

Gatsu · « **Reply #20 on:** August 18, 2010, 11:36:52 am »

this is a damn sexy cab so far.

Roo · « **Reply #21 on:** August 18, 2010, 10:45:17 pm »

I didn't even notice, I was too busy admiring the sexy look of this design!

I think you'll always notice small details other people won't even see, so I agree with what everyone else is saying, if it bugs you it's worth fixing. If you can live with it, then don't sweat it!

I guess the third option would be to try and incorporate some design element to make it seem more "intentional". But then again, if that wasn't done well, it may just highlight the difference

I'm just rambling now... I really like your design! Looks fantastic!

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #22 on:** August 19, 2010, 08:04:07 am »

Looking great! Love the colour scheme and the control section below the monitor. Also jealous of the 2 player panel - gonna have to make another panel for mine ...... Keep the pics coming!

Dervacumen · « **Reply #23 on:** August 19, 2010, 08:56:21 am »

Quote from: MikeyMerse on August 17, 2010, 06:41:51 pm

You can always over-bore the hole and push the button up slightly. The rim on the button would cover up the hole, so when it is screwed in, you won't notice it.

Nice call. Or you can put arrows all around pointing to it. Make it look intentional.
Seriously, very cool cabinet.

mariox2098 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 19, 2010, 12:11:36 pm »

Quote from: SpaceHedgehog on August 19, 2010, 08:04:07 am

Looking great! Love the colour scheme and the control section below the monitor. Also jealous of the 2 player panel - gonna have to make another panel for mine ...... Keep the pics coming!

It fit two players surprisingly well, you should definitely make a second panel

So i did some shifting and it seems like that button is lined up now lol

I also cut out the CP artwork finally. I might reprint it though so the orange in the sun matches the orange on the arcade. Im gonna print the marquee artwork later today.

just another more complete looking picture (still lacking a monitor for now)

Sadly, im goin back to school tommorow so that halts everything till thanksgiving break

but i will finish everything then. Thanks for all the feedback!

ragnar · « **Reply #25 on:** August 21, 2010, 10:49:22 pm »

Originality goes up to 11 on this one.

NICE WORK! I might clone it :-)

Curious, did you laminate wood for sides of the orange uprights? if so, how thick did you make it? I thought I was thinking a bit out of the box but you take the cake compared to me.

Curious, what size LCD are you going to use? Any plans/dimensions? Even something tossed together with 5 minutes in MS Paint would be appreciated.

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #26 on:** August 22, 2010, 03:42:10 am »

Quote from: mariox2098 on August 19, 2010, 12:11:36 pm

Sadly, im goin back to school tommorow so that halts everything till thanksgiving break but i will finish everything then. Thanks for all the feedback!

Aw man, that sux!!

@ragnar There are some plans here:

http://shoryuken.com/f177/vewlix-slim-project-plans-page-1-more-cp-info-added-page-1-a-210552/

XNIF · « **Reply #27 on:** August 22, 2010, 05:24:05 am »

It looks great! I like these designs a lot, i wished i could make one of those. I am affraid my woodworking skills are not good enough. But who knows maybe in the future

mariox2098 · « **Reply #28 on:** August 22, 2010, 08:36:43 pm »

Quote from: XNIF on August 22, 2010, 05:24:05 am

It looks great! I like these designs a lot, i wished i could make one of those. I am affraid my woodworking skills are not good enough. But who knows maybe in the future

The woodworking wasn't very difficult at all. This was my first time using a router and my second time using a circular saw. So I am pretty much a beginner, im sure you can do it too.

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #29 on:** August 23, 2010, 06:42:59 am »

Quote from: mariox2098 on August 22, 2010, 08:36:43 pm

The woodworking wasn't very difficult at all. This was my first time using a router and my second time using a circular saw. So I am pretty much a beginner, im sure you can do it too.

Agreed, same with me. You just need to take the plunge!

mariox2098 · « **Reply #30 on:** November 23, 2010, 07:49:38 pm »

Back for break and finally finished the control panel! Waiting on my ipac now and hopefully il get the monitor i need on Black Friday. The pictures don't do it justice haha

stuckpixel · « **Reply #31 on:** November 23, 2010, 08:29:25 pm »

That thing looks damn sexy man. Dig the Champloo CP as well.

Guessing you're looking at a 26" or so for the monitor?

What are you planning on throwing inside of it? Just PC or are you planning on wiring up a console as well?

mariox2098 · « **Reply #32 on:** November 23, 2010, 09:53:12 pm »

Thanks alot! Yeh, a 26" will fit if i decase it but a 24" will fit inside normally. Im still deciding what to do. Theres just a PC inside for now.

drventure · « **Reply #33 on:** November 23, 2010, 09:59:54 pm »

You know. I don't really like the looks of those Viewlix style cabs much, but this build looks great!

The colors and the simple, clean art work...

Excellent job!

BurgerKingDiamond · « **Reply #34 on:** November 23, 2010, 10:05:13 pm »

Somehow I missed this one, but DAMN that thing is sexy.

Quote from: drventure on November 23, 2010, 09:59:54 pm

You know. I don't really like the looks of those Viewlix style cabs much, but this build looks great!

The colors and the simple, clean art work...

Excellent job!

I don't usually get too excited about Viewlix's but I think it's the color scheme on this that's doing it for me.

mariox2098 · « **Reply #35 on:** November 26, 2010, 03:13:29 pm »

Thanks for all the compliments everybody. This is the most completed picture i have as of now, still saving up for the monitor. Going back to school again on Sunday so hopefully il finish it all during winter break

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #36 on:** November 28, 2010, 02:18:18 am »

Looks good man! You mentioned a 26 inch decased tv/monitor. Definitely go for that if you can (seriously thinking about upgrading mine with one of those). Also, if you're going to drive this pimarily with an XBOX 360 or PS3, think about going for a 720p tv rather than full HD monitor - the image mapping is much better/clearer and the viewing angles for tv's on the vertical axis tend to be better than a monitor's (well at lest when I compare mine anyway). If it's just the PC that you're currenly using, that's a different matter.... (I was hoping that CAPCOM were going to relase all their games for the PC - SSF4, MVC3, SF x Tekken etc - looks like that's not going to happen now sadly

)

mariox2098 · « **Reply #37 on:** January 04, 2011, 10:44:34 pm »

Almost there, only a few cosmetic things left (mount marquee, cover up the back, etc.) Ended up settling for the 24" monitor, didnt feel like worrying over breaking something decasing it

Gatsu · « **Reply #38 on:** January 08, 2011, 09:52:03 am »

looks really good. I like the mesh and buttons under the monitor idea.

domgato · « **Reply #39 on:** July 16, 2011, 11:40:49 am »

hello mariox2098

can you give me the projects yor vewlix
please please please

to may mail dom_gato@hotmail.com


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