Copy of Little Ms. Pac-Man

[Sshado]

I cut my plastics with a router, just set up a straight edge clamped down tight and run the router across it for a perfect smooth cut. If you want the edges of the acrylic to be glassy you can flame-polish them with a butane torch, look that up on YouTube for some videos showing you how.

Wow, the router sure cleaned it up nicely. Just like you, I am realizing the router is a VERY useful tool 

OK, another question for you. How did you attach the bottom? It must be fastened somehow if you are using handles to carry it from the bottom. I was thinking of putting a couple cross bars across and bolting the bottom to it through the feet...

[Maximus]

I cut my plastics with a router, just set up a straight edge clamped down tight and run the router across it for a perfect smooth cut. If you want the edges of the acrylic to be glassy you can flame-polish them with a butane torch, look that up on YouTube for some videos showing you how.

Wow, the router sure cleaned it up nicely. Just like you, I am realizing the router is a VERY useful tool 

OK, another question for you. How did you attach the bottom? It must be fastened somehow if you are using handles to carry it from the bottom. I was thinking of putting a couple cross bars across and bolting the bottom to it through the feet...

Cool glad the router worked out. I screwed the bottom to the interior frame with brass screws, they look nice against the black laminate

[mcseforsale]

If you have the room, personally, I like finishing washers and wood screws head:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Satin-Nickel-9-x-1-in-Flat-Head-Phillips-Drive-Wood-Screw-15108/202034228#.UZJgv8rAnQM

http://www.homedepot.com/p/10-Nickel-Plated-Steel-Finishing-Washers-8-Pack-20691/202704614#.UZJf8MrAnQM

I think it looks neat and tidy..



AJ

[yotsuya]

/furiously scribbles a note to himself to pick up finishing washers on the way home.....

[CoryBee]

To finish it off, I have sent Corybee a message about the serial plate.

1 - instead of where it says Griffin Dodd & Co., Ltd.
      change it to:
      Designed by Griffin Dodd
      Built by Weizguy

2 - SERIAL NO. WEI-00001

How is this?

[Sshado]

How is this?

I can't view photobucket images from work I either need you to upload it or I will have to remember to look at it when I get home.

[Sshado]

Nevermind, I looked at it on my phone, looks awesome!!

Thanks

[Sshado]

Couple more questions to complete this build:


How did you wire the speakers to the amplifier? I had the speakers connected to the 60n1 card, but now I want to add the amplifier.

Also, how or where do you wire the service / test buttons?

[Sshado]

Was hoping to finish this weekend since Monday will be the 1 month mark, but I am still waiting for parts to arrive. Here is a shot of the custom feet I ordered from TEFightstands:

[Maximus]

Couple more questions to complete this build:


How did you wire the speakers to the amplifier? I had the speakers connected to the 60n1 card, but now I want to add the amplifier.

Also, how or where do you wire the service / test buttons?

The amp I bought from amazon just had wire terminals so I attached them easily like that... I think, hard to remember now. The service buttons are part of that Jamma Harness, one called test and one called setup.

[Sshado]

The amp I bought from amazon just had wire terminals so I attached them easily like that... I think, hard to remember now. The service buttons are part of that Jamma Harness, one called test and one called setup.

Hmmm, I looked at your Jamma wiring map and it doesn't snow anything for test or setup. I also looked at the board and don't see a direct connect:

[Maximus]

Hrmmm, they are usually on the harness, do you have any wires at 8,9, or 11 or J,K,M on your harness?

[Nephasth]

[Maximus]

There you go, 15 parts side is the switch line for 'test' and 14 solder side is the switch line for 'service', just ground the other side of the switches and they will work

[Sshado]

Quick update of the control panel, here is an image of gluing the T-molding and clamping down on the ends (sorry for poor picture quality):

[Maximus]

Looking good man!

[Jigenjuke]

Looking good man!

What he said!

Jigenjuke

[Sshado]

Thanks guys Hoping to get this finished this week, just waiting for some supplies to show up. Been working on my miniature (4 foot) arcade that I started 10 years ago and never finished in the meantime (miniature version of my first arcade).

[Sshado]

Quick update, control panels are done and just finished the base. For the base, added the service and test buttons, added the handles, and added the custom pink feet (they will also have pink LED's). Just missing the serial plate (hint, hint Corybee) 



Also been finishing up my mini arcade, it is 4 feet tall. Just waiting for my marquee and coin door so I can finish it up:

 

[Maximus]

Love those feet, way nicer than mine.

This may be a little late but I've attached a PDF with a bunch of JAMMA labels that you can print out and stick either side of the plug to make it much easier to identify the pins. Not mine, I found it over on KLOV

[Sshado]

Thanks, I bought some of the "deluxe" wiring harnesses and they are similar.

Strange thing about them is that they have tilt wired up and not coin 2 - I had to change it.

Anyway, those will come in handy for my future projects

[Sshado]

I gotta say that this build is a ---smurfette---!! Maximus made it look easy. There are so many little tweaks here and there that need to be considered while building it. I am planning on finishing this up this weekend and will have a couple of pictures.

It is such a pain in the ass that I can't wait to be done...   

[Maximus]

Lol, I must admit it is a very tightly packed unit, there's a lot going on under the hood, but when you finish it you'll have a blast playing it, and I'm sure your friends will too.

Can't wait to see your pics (and a video???).

[Sshado]

A couple of issues I hooked up the speakers to the amp and I am getting a humming noise? I also do not have the pink dustwashers in due to them being see through and can see my misaligned joystick holes, but I do have the pink LEDs in there...

Also, I am going to have to replace the bezel as I ---fouled up beyond all recognition--- it up   

Here are a couple of pictures of how it sits currently. The glowing feet look cool from the bottom, can't see it in the carpet, but you can see a glow on solid floors. I also still have to connect the button LED's.

[Maximus]

Nice man I think it looks fanstastic!! The glowing feet are a nice touch. WIth the speakers and amp, make sure you dont have the speaker wires running directly next to power wires, that's probably where your hum is coming from, also crank up the volume in the game settings on the 60-in-1 board so you dont have to turn the amp up as high, this will also eliminate ground hum.

Looks like you are almost done, it's weird seeing a clone of mine looking so complete, but a huge compliment that someone else liked it enough to go through the expense and trouble to make one.

Congrats!!

[Sshado]

Thanks, this build is now complete and here is a final shot (not the best quality photo):

[Maximus]

That's awsome now the question is have you had a baby sit on the screen to test build quality?

[dgame]

cute

[Sshado]

That's awsome now the question is have you had a baby sit on the screen to test build quality?

I could test it with my 25 lb cat

[kahlid74]

I like it, quite unique.

[mcseforsale]

 

I like it, quite unique.

[Maximus]

I could test it with my 25 lb cat

Videos of that please, the Internetz needs more videos of fat cats playing arcade games.

[yotsuya]

I like it, quite unique.

My thought exactly.

[CoryBee]

Did you receive the serial plates?

[Sshado]

Did you receive the serial plates?

Yes, thank you, I had a little problem with the screws stripping, so I ended up using some finishing nails. I took a picture last night, but it turned out too dark, I will take one tonight and post a final pic.

I could test it with my 25 lb cat

Videos of that please, the Internetz needs more videos of fat cats playing arcade games.

Maybe I will try to make a video of it tonight, although I have never done a video before.

I like it, quite unique.

My thought exactly.

I get it 

[CoryBee]

The build looks great by the way.

Yes please pictures of the plate installed and of the tiny plate next to it. 

No build the revolution cab! 

[Maximus]

Now build the revolution cab! 

Lol. Or buy a barrel.

[PL1]

* Insert obligatory joke about it being someone's turn in the barrel.   


Scott

[Sshado]

Now build the revolution cab! 

Lol. Or buy a barrel.

Whelp... I bought a barrel and will be starting a barrel cocktail cab for a wine club

[emphatic]

Result!