Punch-Out Pedestal (90% done)

[jmike]

Wanted to announce my new project here. It's based on spkywlnt73'S Castlevania pedestal project here:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,117320.msg1242925.html#msg1242925

Haven't decided on the artwork yet but hopefully I can get some cool suggestions from you guys. Also not sure whether to use a PC or a modded xbox with Vision and Coin-ops.
Here are some pics. let me know what you think.
Comments, suggestions welcomed.

 

[skjerk]

Wow - looking good! - Can't wait to see that one come to life 

[jmike]

Thanks skjerk,
          I'm really excited about this project too. Here's some of the hardware I'll be using.
First pic shows the PC I'll be using (nothing to impressive but should do the job).
2nd and 3rd pic shows a sound activated LED STRIP "EL Wire"  I bought off ebay, was around $20
I'll probably use some Happ joysticks I had laying around but I had bought these aluminum blue joysticks handles to replace the plain black ones. (hopefully I can get my hands on a pair of the "Nep Rings" to light these babies up from the bottom. 
Last pic shows the art I was thinking of using, don't have a marquee idea to match the art but maybe I can talk to Snaake about coming up with something to match. (still undecided about the art).   

 

[jmike]

Got a chance to work on this project a bit more. Here's some pics. Made the height a bit smaller for the control panel (original thinking was to put the admin buttons there) but decided to make the marquee touch the top of the cp instead of having that extra space.

thinking of going with an NES Mike Tyson's punch-out theme.
Had a spare cp laying around but will have to make a new top since I want to add a trackball. Let me know what you think.

 

[spkywlnt73]

Coming along nicely. Let me know if I could answer any questions you may have on the build. It looks like you have it under control though. Can't wait to see it complete.

[Nephasth]

hopefully I can get my hands on a pair of the "Nep Rings" to light these babies up from the bottom.

They're coming dude.

[lcmgadgets]

Looks sweet. I thought those led strips were elwire, the lighting seems so well spread.

[yotsuya]

hopefully I can get my hands on a pair of the "Nep Rings" to light these babies up from the bottom.

They're coming dude.

This whole exchange sounds dirty. 

[jmike]

@Spkywlnt73: Thanks. Quick question how does the location of the speakers work for you? Any regrets or changes you would make or would suggest with my build?

@Nephasth: No problem dude. I still have to make the CP anyway so we've got some time.

@lcmgadgets: yeah the LED strip "EL Wire" was a nice find (cheap too). Not sure I'll be able to use it with this build, but we'll see.


@yotsuya: jealous   


Getting a bit cold outside but was able to do a little more.Trying to get the CP images ready for Snaake.

 

[spkywlnt73]

The speaker placement worked out great for me, the system sounds awesome.cant think of anything I'd change. I've done this build twice now, and the only thing I changed was the art work.

[spkywlnt73]

Also I'd like to point out my inspiration came fromwww.dreamhomearcades.com

[jmike]

Also I'd like to point out my inspiration came fromwww.dreamhomearcades.com

  Yeah those pedestal builds from Dream Home Arcades are pretty sweet. You gave me the idea with your Castlevania build and their Mike Tyson's Punch-out Theme is what I'm after.

Here's what their artwork looks like, mine will have some slight changes. (But hopefully I can avoid having so many screws on the top of the CP)   

[matsadona]

Looks sweet. I thought those led strips were elwire, the lighting seems so well spread.

It sure looks like el-wire to me as well...

[jmike]

Looks sweet. I thought those led strips were elwire, the lighting seems so well spread.

It sure looks like el-wire to me as well...

Guys you are correct. Went back to my ebay purchase history and it is in fact "el-wire".     
here's a link

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281087483788?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

 

[marvin_rock]

jmike - do you have dimensions for the woodworking you've done?  I've got zero woodworking skill, but I can convince a buddy to build it for me if I can give him so idiot-proof blueprints.  I just need them to cut the lumber for me, I'll put it all together, just need dimensions and such for the cuts

[jmike]

jmike - do you have dimensions for the woodworking you've done?  I've got zero woodworking skill, but I can convince a buddy to build it for me if I can give him so idiot-proof blueprints.  I just need them to cut the lumber for me, I'll put it all together, just need dimensions and such for the cuts

Be glad to Marvin. Will post it later tonight.

 

[marvin_rock]

Thank you so much!  You would totally be my hero, I stayed up entirely too late trying to figure it out on my own by measuring pixels last night.

[jmike]

Thank you so much!  You would totally be my hero, I stayed up entirely too late trying to figure it out on my own by measuring pixels last night.

Sorry Marvin_rock got back late last night.
Went out to the garage early this morning and took the measurements for you. Let me know if you need anything else.
All the side measurements are in the pic. The inner pieces are 20 inches and a notch long and you'll have to cut the height to each side measurement.

Good luck.

 

[marvin_rock]

I plan to have it mocked up on cardboard by tomorrow night!

But I'm not going to do the marquee, could you do a quick measurement of this section (sorry my poor paint skillz - once I learn how to make straight lines in GIMP, I'll be golden)

Effectively, if there was no marquee section, would would the measurement of the front to the back be?  Keeping the back angled like it is, so something more than 12, but less than 23.25 inches.

Doing some pixel to inches measurements, my guesstimate is about 20 inches.

[jmike]

@Marvin you're guess was really close. That measures 19 and 7/8 here's a pic.


Also a small update (finally)  .
Got some enormous help from spkywlnt73 and his friend William who did the artwork for me.
Thanks you both     
Here's some pics, CP cut 33 and 1/4 by 16 and 3/4.

 

[Louis Tully]

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[jmike]

That's some bitchin artwork, man. 


If only you could get a trackball that would match his skin tone. haha

Thanks LT.  I was looking around to see if someone can paint a trackball that color, maybe even add a couple of bandaids on there too. That way his trademark bandaid shows after you spin the trackball.

 

[mgb]

The control panel looks great

[spkywlnt73]

Looking good! Love the artwork. Glad we could help out.

[Generic Eric]

That's some bitchin artwork, man. 


If only you could get a trackball that would match his skin tone. haha

Start smoking?  Leave the trackball in a smokey bar?

[Koolmaqe]

That's some bitchin artwork, man. 


If only you could get a trackball that would match his skin tone. haha

Start smoking?  Leave the trackball in a smokey bar?

This made me laugh. Seriously though, I saw some Ash coloring for T Shirts that's almost a Stain...

[Santoro]

Looking good Mike!

[jmike]

Thank you all for your comments and suggestions.

@Santoro  Glad to see you around again.   

Holidays, shopping and family have really cut down on garage time but here's a small update on the top of the control panel/plexi.
Here's some pics with brief descriptions to help out some of our new members.
 
1 pic shows plexi cut to size of CP
2 pic Placed the artwork over the CP to drill pilot holes.
3 pic Pilot holes drilled
4 button holes drilled half way to avoid chip out underneath
5 sanded CP lightly
6 I don't like using a spade bit on the plexi (I tend to put too much pressure and cause it to crack so I use a straight bit to drill out a small hole to fit the flush trim bit (you must have a steady hand to do this or you'll mess up the CP)
7 finished holes on plexi with flush trim bit
Last 2 pics just shows how it will look with some buttons in place. Will use red for player 1 and blue for player 2. (just wanted to see what the yellow would look like)

Also the protective film is still on the plexi, so the art really doesn't show through.

Let me know if you have any questions.

[jmike]

last 2 pics.
I know I said this before but I want to thank William once again, he saved me a lot of time by marking where each button/joystick holes went.   

 

[jongunz]

Sweet.  Looks good.

[jmike]

Sorry fellas,
           there's been lots of things going on at home (both good and bad).
Had some respiratory issues. For all you newbies out there always, always wear safety gear and keep those lungs clear of MDF.
Now for the good. My Wife and I are expecting our third child. (already have 4yr old twin boys) and now we're getting our little girl       Will be here by mid-year.

Anyhow. Here's some of the work I was able to do this weekend, after clearance from the Doctor and the wife.
Been using 1/2 inch MDF. But now that I'm installing the trackball I hope the CP doesn't crack in the middle. As you can see from the first pic I routed out as much as I could without compromising the structure (hopefully).
Also you can see from the 2nd pic that the trackball lip doesn't quite reach the plexi, again I'm worried about routing out more, maybe I can bevel the plexi a bit  .  (anyone got some suggestions??

Last pic has the control panel pretty much set, except for a little more router work for the joystick base.

Thanks for looking
 

[Bobbart]

Great work so far! I'm following this build closely. I think I am going to do something similar. Can you tell me how wide your pedestal is?

Thanks,

Bob

[severdhed]

looks good, i'm loving these pedestal builds.  They are a really great way to maximize functionality and space.

[jmike]

Great work so far! I'm following this build closely. I think I am going to do something similar. Can you tell me how wide your pedestal is?

Thanks,

Bob

Sorry I missed your question Bob.
The inside panels of the pedestal are 20-1/4 and measures 21-1/4 with the sides.

Thanks.

[Bobbart]

Thanks I appreciate the help and look forward to your finished project.

[Le Chuck]

I bet you can rit dye that trackball to match the color on king hippo.  Worth a shot man, worth a mf'ing shot. 

[jmike]

Thanks Le Chuck will look into that.

Crazy weather has been keeping me out of the garage but here's where I'm at currently. Pretty happy with the orange T-molding. Make the art pop even more.
Still haven't decided on a color for the pedestal, maybe color the sides one color and the center a different color 

[jmike]

lets try adding those pictures again.

 

[Le Chuck]

That art is just too much man, it's so fun!  I love it!

[yotsuya]

Props to you for not sticking a ton of buttons and extra controls on there! Looks good.