Author Topic: WIP Street fighter cab started :D (Read 46589 times)

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #80 on:** March 12, 2011, 06:38:33 am »

Got the t cutter today

uncle couldn't wait to cut it! (note how dark it is outside!)

just paint, artwork and the eletrics next

here are the pics;

CP Cut, (its cut high so when the plexi glass is fitted it will sit flush...... bottom is beveled and will be painted black

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #81 on:** March 18, 2011, 09:45:20 pm »

some more updates.... feels like we're getting closer now.... any comments welcome

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VanillaGorilla · « **Reply #82 on:** March 19, 2011, 12:17:04 am »

Thats looking really sharp. Don't ya just love that feeling when you cant wait to do something! Thats what the hobby is about. Looks like you are enjoying your work, and I see you visited slagcoin, good choice on the layouts. Is that the astro city layout? If so, are you using the different p1 & p2 layouts? I was surprised at the subtle differences between the two in terms of spacing, and now having drilled them, its amazing how well they fit your fingers.

I made a panel before where I used only the p1 layout for both players, and it felt like your wrist was gonna break after a while if you were in the p2 position..Thinking back, it definitely gave me the upper hand in Street fighter 4 when I had friends over to play!

joelea · « **Reply #83 on:** March 21, 2011, 06:35:04 am »

I'm about 90% finished on my cab and this thread has made me want to scrap it and start again.

Those rounded edges and neat wood work all round are an inspiration to me.

When the moon is not full and I've rehearsed my spiel, I'll try and talk the missus round to giving me some "garage" time again

Woodshop Flunky · « **Reply #84 on:** March 22, 2011, 01:51:19 pm »

This is looking good. Where did you get your Marquee retainer. The stuff I've seen looks like it has a much larger radius than what you have.

Erik · « **Reply #85 on:** March 31, 2011, 07:58:04 pm »

update plz

i'm dying to see how t-molding looks around those beveled edges of the control panel

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #86 on:** April 01, 2011, 06:41:47 am »

thx for the kick up the arse guys... lol i'm gonna get some paint at the weekend.... get it painted..... almost got the artwork printed.... then the tmould will go on.....

it isn't a "Marquee retainer". its a kitchen worktop edge strip

and ALLOT cheaper then a marguee retainer, even tho its the same thing lol

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #87 on:** April 01, 2011, 05:39:09 pm »

got the paint tonight... so will be painted soon..... here's some pics of the perpex being cut on the cp

plz keep the comments coming thx;

excess perspex

el toolio

like a glove

trial fit to see it t-barb is flush with top....... it is

underside showing bevaled edge will be painted black also;

Nephasth · « **Reply #88 on:** April 01, 2011, 05:48:19 pm »

Quote from: jahilton2002 on April 01, 2011, 05:39:09 pm

like a glove

No. Like socks on a rooster. Lookin' good!

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #89 on:** April 05, 2011, 04:49:57 pm »

socks on a rooster? not heard that one before lol

javeryh · « **Reply #90 on:** April 05, 2011, 05:41:15 pm »

Make sure you sand and polish the edge of the plexiglas - it will really give it a "professional" look and you will be amazed at the difference (the router always leaves scuff marks along the edge).

Can you post more pics/details on how you are planning to access the hinges inside your CP? I see the (hidden) holes for your hands to get in there but how do you get to them? Does the entire CP come off first?

Finally, how are you going to power on your TV when you power on the computer - is that going to be an issue?

This thing is looking really sharp - I can't wait to see some art on there.

Nephasth · « **Reply #91 on:** April 05, 2011, 06:32:01 pm »

Quote from: jahilton2002 on April 05, 2011, 04:49:57 pm

socks on a rooster? not heard that one before lol

What? You don't keep socks on your roosters across the pond?

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #92 on:** April 06, 2011, 02:13:16 pm »

no we dont lol

the latches for the control panel are easily gotten to via the front "door" or via the keyboard draw....

the tv will be powered via a two stage switch from on top of the cab..... first powers the pc.... second stage powers the tv..... the scart to vga is wired to auto switch to AV (although this hasn't been tested yet)

not sure if the power switch for both the pc and tv can be on the same parallel wired switch...... if that makes sense...... but i'll look more into this as i get there.

thx for the comments

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #93 on:** April 06, 2011, 02:14:44 pm »

hear show the cp catches in more detail

Nephasth · « **Reply #94 on:** April 06, 2011, 02:55:14 pm »

Quote from: jahilton2002 on April 06, 2011, 02:13:16 pm

not sure is the power switch for both the pc and tv can be on the same parallel wired switch...... if that makes sense...... but i'll look more into this as i get there.

I have wondered this myself and thought it would be best to use a DPDT or DPST momentary switch to keep the circuits seperate. However, I couldn't find a DPDT or DPST microswitch that would fit on the end of an arcade button, so if you want an arcade button for the power button, this wouldn't work. But if you're flexible you can probably find a DPDT or DPST momentary switch/button that wouldn't look half bad.

Donkbaca · « **Reply #95 on:** April 06, 2011, 02:58:38 pm »

You can always use a smart strip to power on the TV when the computer is turned on, or vice versa

javeryh · « **Reply #96 on:** April 06, 2011, 03:13:40 pm »

Quote from: Donkbaca on April 06, 2011, 02:58:38 pm

You can always use a smart strip to power on the TV when the computer is turned on, or vice versa

That's only if the TV has an actual on and off switch though, right? My 19" bedroom TV will not turn on from a light switch, for example. If I turn it off, the only way to turn it back on is to press the power button.

Donkbaca · « **Reply #97 on:** April 06, 2011, 03:23:38 pm »

There are ways to fix that. One way is to keep the power button pressed down. Then it should work with the switch

Also, you could set the power switch so that the TV is the main, and set the bios on the computer to wake on power.

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #98 on:** April 06, 2011, 04:43:03 pm »

would this mean the tv was always on??? even on a black screen it would still be lit?

Ond · « **Reply #99 on:** April 06, 2011, 05:13:43 pm »

Just read this thread through. Nice router work and curves, very pleasing to look at.

Ond

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #100 on:** April 06, 2011, 07:08:58 pm »

ah thx man

thinking of putting a site together...with a blog etc etc... space invaders cab next... then a cocktail..... just ideas tho at the mo.

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #101 on:** April 07, 2011, 04:02:50 pm »

More updates, just alittle more attention to detail things really...... didn't like how you could see the top of the CP box when the lid was open..... so tmould fixed that

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take self circumcision tool;

cut some slots;

test fitted

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NauticaLNaughT · « **Reply #102 on:** April 20, 2011, 09:38:19 pm »

Loving this cabinet so far, it's given me some good ideas for my first build. I'm making a shopping list and was hoping you could tell me what different types and size router bits were used?

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #103 on:** April 21, 2011, 07:26:53 pm »

Quote from: NauticaLNaughT on April 20, 2011, 09:38:19 pm

Loving this cabinet so far, it's given me some good ideas for my first build. I'm making a shopping list and was hoping you could tell me what different types and size router bits were used?

here you go....

1638 4 wing 1.6mm slot cutter - 1644 18mm guided ovolo cutter - 1647 guided twin flute trimmer - 1649 9mm guided ovolo cutter

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #104 on:** May 11, 2011, 04:38:52 pm »

More updates, cp to follow...

ignore the shadow in the marquee, don’t have the tubes fitted yet... using a make-shift tripod flood light shining into the back of the cab

SNAAKE · « **Reply #105 on:** May 13, 2011, 12:46:03 pm »

what kind of marquee retainer is that? the top one looks thin(better) than standard happ stuff. either way everything looks good. cant wait for the final pix

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #106 on:** May 14, 2011, 02:23:36 pm »

some more updates, started to paint also;

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #107 on:** May 15, 2011, 05:41:34 am »

my photographic skills are poor, so this is just a teaser...just a mock-up. more to follow

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #108 on:** May 16, 2011, 02:18:20 pm »

another mock up shot!.......

DirtyDachshunds · « **Reply #109 on:** May 16, 2011, 02:25:53 pm »

Looking sharp. I like the bright colors

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #110 on:** May 21, 2011, 05:05:21 pm »

started to paint, fitted lights but was worried about hot spots...... looks great better than i thought it would!

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #111 on:** May 23, 2011, 05:05:19 pm »

more paintage and exhaust fan guards fitted

comments welcome.

emphatic · « **Reply #112 on:** May 23, 2011, 06:04:50 pm »

Paint job looks very good!

opt2not · « **Reply #113 on:** May 23, 2011, 06:46:29 pm »

Looks like a fine job so far. I'm still skeptical of the possible marquee shadows on the sides from those framing blocks. I would have taken the advice of your fellow byoac'rs here and removed those. But you should post some pictures of it lit up with the installed lights, to silence the skeptics like me.

How heavy is the cabinet? Looks like a lot of wood in this build, which could make this thing a beast in weight.

Also, like SNAAKE asked, what are you using for the retainers? The top one looks cool being so thin.

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #114 on:** May 24, 2011, 03:55:19 am »

the marquee retainer is a kitchen worktop edge strip......

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #115 on:** May 29, 2011, 12:58:44 pm »

little update

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #116 on:** June 01, 2011, 06:20:54 am »

little update

mgb · « **Reply #117 on:** June 01, 2011, 06:10:52 pm »

This is looking freakin' nice, great attention to detail.

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #118 on:** June 04, 2011, 05:14:16 pm »

here you can see the right side (player 2) right pinball fliper (left red button) and nudge (right red button).

here the front pinball plunger button and front nudge.

jahilton2002 · « **Reply #119 on:** June 06, 2011, 04:56:11 pm »

more mock up updates...... almost done building the cab now, just the CP box to paint and the sideart to fit..... then on with the wiring! :thrasher:


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Author Topic: WIP Street fighter cab started :D (Read 46589 times)

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