Author Topic: Generic cabaret-Arcade Classics finished-02.23.14 4 button/PC update 5.25.14 (Read 24136 times)

DaOld Man · « **Reply #1 on:** December 23, 2013, 12:53:02 pm »

Plan looks very promising. Will be following this one for sure.
Merry Christmas to you and the family!

Louis Tully · « **Reply #2 on:** December 23, 2013, 06:18:40 pm »

404 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 23, 2013, 07:11:17 pm »

awesome. looking forward to this one. You always have lots of great projects, especially your mini and cabaret units.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #4 on:** December 25, 2013, 06:28:52 pm »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #5 on:** December 25, 2013, 06:48:48 pm »

Well Fed Games · « **Reply #6 on:** December 25, 2013, 08:35:00 pm »

Ha, yeah, I can't cut a straight line to save my life. Currently building a cocktail by using the router to copy the pieces of a nasty old Atari cocktail. Even with user error (which is still more than I'd like to admit) the results are great.

jmike · « **Reply #7 on:** December 26, 2013, 08:20:31 pm »

Looking good LT.

Following this project with interest.
What kind of hardware you putting in there?

Generic Eric · « **Reply #8 on:** December 26, 2013, 08:23:34 pm »

I like that whole sheet layout!

Louis Tully · « **Reply #9 on:** December 27, 2013, 12:10:38 pm »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #10 on:** December 27, 2013, 12:15:58 pm »

Generic Eric · « **Reply #11 on:** December 27, 2013, 12:44:31 pm »

Quote from: Louis Tully on December 27, 2013, 12:15:58 pm

Quote from: Generic Eric on December 26, 2013, 08:23:34 pm
I like that whole sheet layout!

Yeah, that was one thing I really wanted to get right. The lesson I learned is that the 16" wide horizontal panels will only work if you're using MDF because they're actually 97"x49". Plywood is 96"x48". Lesson learned. So my plans need to be adjusted to 15.5" or 15.75". I thought all 4x8 sheets had that extra bit.

Don't forget the kerf.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #12 on:** December 27, 2013, 01:00:55 pm »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #13 on:** December 27, 2013, 06:30:55 pm »

DaOld Man · « **Reply #14 on:** December 27, 2013, 10:37:49 pm »

Looking Good LT!
Im glad you bought a router, you will ask yourself why you didn't buy one first.
But I got to put out the generic warnings.
Be extra careful. Routers spin fast and can get away from you very quickly. Keep a firm grip on it.
When cutting a slot, let the router completely stop before pulling the blade out of the slot.
Always unplug the router before changing the plunge depth or changing the bit.
Always wear a breather mask. Routers tend to put off a lot of dust with mdf, not so sure about ply though.
Always wear eye and ear protection.
Always test your first cut (after bit changes or adjusting), on a scrap piece of wood. This can save you a lot of heartache.
Keep the bearing on a trim bit well oiled. I use 3 in 1 oil, just a drop on the bearing after using, and store the bit pointing up, so the oil can seep into the bearing.
Keep the bits clean, dry, and stored in a protective case or box.
When you are finished with the router, remove the bit, vacuum (or blow) out the air vent ports, and store in a safe place, preferable with the router base sitting on a firm flat surface. If its a plunge router, oil the plunge sleeves every so often, and store router with plunge fully up.
Hmmm, what have I left out?

stripe4 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 28, 2013, 03:33:34 am »

Quote from: Louis Tully on December 25, 2013, 06:48:48 pm

I messed up and got the flush trim bit with the bearing on the bottom but it worked out well enough. I'll pick up a top bearing bit one of these days.

No, you did not.

Actually a flush trim bit with a bearing on the bottom has its advantages. If you will use plexi overlay for CP, this router bit is the best choice to flush trim the edges and button holes (after drilling pilot holes). I only have this type of flush trim bit, and so far I have managed to do everything I need with it.

Speaking of plywood, I don't know what type of plywood you guys use in your projects but I would not call plywood lighter than MDF. I've only had experience with birch plywood made by this company (http://www.finieris.com/en/about-latvijas-finieris), and it's really heavy stuff. Heck, once I made a simple dollhouse for my daughter, and it takes two people to lift it comfortably.

stripe4 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 28, 2013, 03:36:03 am »

Quote from: DaOld Man on December 27, 2013, 10:37:49 pm

Hmmm, what have I left out?

Do not wear loose clothing while working with a router (shirt in pants!).

Hockeyboy · « **Reply #17 on:** December 28, 2013, 07:09:06 am »

Quote from: Louis Tully on December 27, 2013, 12:10:38 pm

Quote from: jmike on December 26, 2013, 08:20:31 pm
Looking good LT.
Following this project with interest.
What kind of hardware you putting in there?

Thanks, jmike.

I try not to build in the same style twice so I can learn some new things. This time around I'm going with plywood, a little stain, and t-molding(and a router of course) all of those things are new to me. I mean I've used plywood before, just not for arcade cabinets. Another new thing for this build is that I'm not using a computer, I got a 60 in 1 for it. I've got the list whittled down to 32 games that require 1 button and a 4-way joystick. I shaved the corners down on the 4way restrictor on the Zippyy stick and it's pretty nice. I also got one of those little single coin acceptors. New stuffs all around.

I like the weight of the plywood but I'm not digging the splinters, I'm used to MDF.

I love that you are planning on doing this in plywood with stain. Mine is very close to being completed - I still need a marquee and software tweaking, but it's all assembled and has already been playing some games (courtesy of the youngest daughter that is 19 and her friends). Shameless self-bump here: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,133642.0/all.html

Louis Tully · « **Reply #18 on:** December 28, 2013, 08:24:50 am »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #19 on:** December 28, 2013, 08:51:07 am »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #20 on:** December 28, 2013, 08:56:15 am »

jmike · « **Reply #21 on:** December 29, 2013, 01:45:47 pm »

looking good LT.
Using a 60-1 board, you might want to look into one of the scan lines from craftymech.
Sounds good. I thought I read somewhere that you were looking for one of those Vigo encoders.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #22 on:** December 30, 2013, 04:32:06 am »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #23 on:** December 30, 2013, 04:34:21 am »

404 · « **Reply #24 on:** December 30, 2013, 10:58:59 am »

Quote from: Louis Tully on December 30, 2013, 04:34:21 am

I started working on the front panel and I didn't quite figure out how I was going to keep the plexi in place before building.

I was farting around with some scrap 1/4" mdf leftover from the template and I made a frame. It works. I might just go this route but make it out of wood strips or 1/4 round molding.

I'd really like to make it out of aluminum angle but 1/2" is the smallest I can find. I trimmed a piece for my Street Fighter cab once but it was a pain. I don't think my hand is steady enough for a 1/8" cut.

Maybe I can find a 5" x 9" metal picture frame and use it for parts.

~~totally going to steal your bezel idea.~~ You have totally inspired me to create a bezel. Don't think i can make a recess to hold the plexi though.

btw, where did you get that coin door? Still on the ropes on whether i should get one for this cab.

chopperthedog · « **Reply #25 on:** December 30, 2013, 11:16:59 am »

Maybe cut a hole a tad smaller for the marquee add t-molding to inside of opening and attach marquee to inside of cab. #thinkingoutloud

good day.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #26 on:** December 30, 2013, 04:41:35 pm »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #27 on:** December 30, 2013, 04:49:59 pm »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #28 on:** December 30, 2013, 04:53:05 pm »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #29 on:** January 05, 2014, 05:07:17 pm »

pbj · « **Reply #30 on:** January 05, 2014, 06:35:25 pm »

Decase and center that monitor. Good lord.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #31 on:** January 05, 2014, 07:08:06 pm »

yotsuya · « **Reply #32 on:** January 05, 2014, 09:45:02 pm »

Louis-

Are you planning on that much of the monitor bezel being visible?

JDFan · « **Reply #33 on:** January 05, 2014, 10:07:16 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on January 05, 2014, 09:45:02 pm

Louis-

Are you planning on that much of the monitor bezel being visible?

From the posted pics it looks like he plans on a fairly thick wood frame around the plexi that should cover most of that

yotsuya · « **Reply #34 on:** January 05, 2014, 10:10:27 pm »

I was under the impression that frame was for a marquee setup.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #35 on:** January 06, 2014, 04:21:42 am »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #36 on:** January 11, 2014, 09:15:46 am »

rablack97 · « **Reply #37 on:** January 11, 2014, 11:26:38 am »

dammit man, i can't follow where this is going.....

Louis Tully · « **Reply #38 on:** January 11, 2014, 12:26:42 pm »

yalborap · « **Reply #39 on:** January 11, 2014, 04:13:30 pm »

Quote from: Louis Tully on January 11, 2014, 09:15:46 am

I got some vesa mounts from newegg the other day and I like this setup better, the tilt is nice. I'm thinking about throwing it all together, wiring everything up and giving it a full test run just for the hell of it.

No, you poor fool! Countless cabinets have been lost to that very same urge! Do not give in!

Fantastic build so far, really looking forward to the end result!

Slippyblade · « **Reply #40 on:** January 11, 2014, 04:36:42 pm »

Quote from: yalborap on January 11, 2014, 04:13:30 pm

Quote from: Louis Tully on January 11, 2014, 09:15:46 am
I got some vesa mounts from newegg the other day and I like this setup better, the tilt is nice. I'm thinking about throwing it all together, wiring everything up and giving it a full test run just for the hell of it.

No, you poor fool! Countless cabinets have been lost to that very same urge! Do not give in!

Fantastic build so far, really looking forward to the end result!

This for the win. Nothing kills forward progress on an arcade project quite like, "I'll just fire it up to 'test' it".

bobfrankly · « **Reply #41 on:** January 11, 2014, 08:01:52 pm »

Quote from: Slippyblade on January 11, 2014, 04:36:42 pm

Quote from: yalborap on January 11, 2014, 04:13:30 pm
Quote from: Louis Tully on January 11, 2014, 09:15:46 am
I got some vesa mounts from newegg the other day and I like this setup better, the tilt is nice. I'm thinking about throwing it all together, wiring everything up and giving it a full test run just for the hell of it.

No, you poor fool! Countless cabinets have been lost to that very same urge! Do not give in!

Fantastic build so far, really looking forward to the end result!

This for the win. Nothing kills forward progress on an arcade project quite like, "I'll just fire it up to 'test' it".

There is NEVER enough testing

Louis Tully · « **Reply #42 on:** January 12, 2014, 02:32:46 pm »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #43 on:** January 12, 2014, 02:43:04 pm »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #44 on:** January 21, 2014, 04:41:52 am »

404 · « **Reply #45 on:** January 21, 2014, 01:15:16 pm »

looks great so far. your cp and bezel combo came out amazing. almost cut my leg off the other day attempting the same thing with my circular saw.

wp34 · « **Reply #46 on:** January 21, 2014, 02:56:46 pm »

Looking good LT. Glad to see you came out of retirement.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #47 on:** January 21, 2014, 04:13:25 pm »

bobfrankly · « **Reply #48 on:** January 21, 2014, 06:31:14 pm »

Quote from: Louis Tully on January 21, 2014, 04:13:25 pm

...I'd really like to try and build some nice woodworking projects but arcade machines are stuck in my head for now. I want to make a jewelry box for my daughter and a coffee table for the living room and I'd like to make a nice wooden chest. I hope this is my last build, only so I can build something else, but it won't be.
It's still fun, so no big loss.

I've been tossing ideas around in my head how to combine some of these projects. Was thinking a corner arcade with one of those adhesive coin door images that opens under-neath to reveal a liqueur (or whatever) cabinet. I started out intending to do end tables for the couch but I butchered the corner miters with my newly purchased "miter" saw. Thinking I stand a better chance with miter box...

Louis Tully · « **Reply #49 on:** January 26, 2014, 10:16:27 am »

yotsuya · « **Reply #50 on:** January 26, 2014, 09:09:52 pm »

That stained wood looks good, my friend!

wp34 · « **Reply #51 on:** January 26, 2014, 09:52:06 pm »

Looks great! I like that you stained the sides rather than use vinyl or laminate.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #52 on:** January 27, 2014, 05:59:00 am »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #53 on:** January 27, 2014, 06:01:19 am »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #54 on:** January 30, 2014, 05:41:11 am »

Hockeyboy · « **Reply #55 on:** January 30, 2014, 08:31:11 am »

Man oh man that little thing looks so sweet!

Can't wait to see the final pics. I'm so close to the end on mine as well. I really love the stained wood effect - there's just something about how nice it looks. I went with that stained wood vs laminate and while it wasn't easy getting it done, I wouldn't change it at all (my build thread is linked in my sig).

Again, very nice job.

yotsuya · « **Reply #56 on:** January 30, 2014, 09:30:48 am »

Louis-

You gotta stop changing the title on this, man! It's throwing me off!

Louis Tully · « **Reply #57 on:** January 30, 2014, 09:57:23 am »

jdbailey1206 · « **Reply #58 on:** January 31, 2014, 08:19:50 am »

Quote from: Louis Tully on January 30, 2014, 09:57:23 am

Quote from: yotsuya on January 30, 2014, 09:30:48 am
Louis-

You gotta stop changing the title on this, man! It's throwing me off!
Oops.
I didn't even think about it, man. It doesn't really have a name like my other piles.

Seriously? Pile? This is a clean looking cabaret. Good work. Heinrich Tessenow said it best. "The simple is not always best, but the best is always simple."

Vidiot · « **Reply #59 on:** January 31, 2014, 08:53:48 am »

This thing is really cool! I love the size, shape, and the wood finish is great!
Also, I personally like the artwork too.

Great job.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #60 on:** January 31, 2014, 09:13:58 am »

Vidiot · « **Reply #61 on:** January 31, 2014, 09:18:29 am »

Oh no! I think it's awesome. I got a huge smile on my face when I saw it. Use it all you want.

I'd really like to build a small cabaret cab like yours someday. I love the natural wood look on a cabaret.

Cheers.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #62 on:** January 31, 2014, 12:15:13 pm »

Le Chuck · « **Reply #63 on:** January 31, 2014, 12:36:08 pm »

Hey, that's a sharp lil cab you got there!

BAMBOO · « **Reply #64 on:** January 31, 2014, 11:33:10 pm »

Louis I love it man. It looks so old school and awesome. I would kill to have one of these.

Meph · « **Reply #65 on:** February 01, 2014, 08:39:04 am »

I really like this little cab. I have some friend wanting either a 60 in 1 or a Mame but they all complain about the space. I have been thinking of building a cabaret. This is a nice compact design and looks nice. Great job.

Meph · « **Reply #66 on:** February 01, 2014, 08:39:59 am »

Oh and I forgot to ask, how limited are you on that 60 in 1 with only one button?

Louis Tully · « **Reply #67 on:** February 01, 2014, 07:03:44 pm »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #68 on:** February 01, 2014, 07:12:27 pm »

wp34 · « **Reply #69 on:** February 01, 2014, 08:18:34 pm »

I like the artwork on the front of the cab. That's a nice touch. The black and white color scheme looks great as well.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #70 on:** February 02, 2014, 06:10:34 pm »

Generic Eric · « **Reply #71 on:** February 02, 2014, 08:16:56 pm »

This looks great. I like the single piece of plexi.

yotsuya · « **Reply #72 on:** February 02, 2014, 11:49:57 pm »

Much, much better!

nitz · « **Reply #73 on:** February 03, 2014, 02:04:18 am »

Man I love this cab - it's very clean, compact, the staining looks great, and joining the monitor bezel with the cp is a great idea. Very nice retro looking cabaret, top notch all around.

Just curious, what's the height on this thing from the bottom to the uppermost point? Looks to be about 4 feet based on your blueprints in the first post.

Also, where'd you get that speaker grill?

Louis Tully · « **Reply #74 on:** February 04, 2014, 04:54:37 am »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #75 on:** February 04, 2014, 05:03:37 am »

Le Chuck · « **Reply #76 on:** February 04, 2014, 07:41:49 am »

Go with the first one Harpy Slayer!

nitz · « **Reply #77 on:** February 05, 2014, 09:48:48 pm »

Thanks so much for taking the time to take measurements, post pictures, and post 3 links! Very helpful.

Quote from: Le Chuck on February 04, 2014, 07:41:49 am

Go with the first one Harpy Slayer!

I concur. Though really, either of them would look great on the cab.

Generic Eric · « **Reply #78 on:** February 05, 2014, 09:55:27 pm »

Where do you play this machine? With the unique top, I am wondering how this plays in a well lit room? Too bright? Or do you play in a dark room?

Real neat cab.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #79 on:** February 07, 2014, 04:53:12 pm »

Mr_Numbers · « **Reply #80 on:** February 07, 2014, 04:55:28 pm »

Quote from: Louis Tully on February 04, 2014, 05:03:37 am

I tweaked the marquee a little. Changed the font and contrast.

Top image is the old one.

My wife said she likes the first one. Both are pretty equal to me, I don't effin know.

I like how clean looking these are, kudos

Louis Tully · « **Reply #81 on:** February 23, 2014, 06:27:48 pm »

wp34 · « **Reply #82 on:** February 23, 2014, 06:44:25 pm »

That really turned out great.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #83 on:** February 23, 2014, 06:45:48 pm »

Superfrog · « **Reply #84 on:** February 23, 2014, 07:10:23 pm »

I dig it to

Great and very slick cabinet

BAMBOO · « **Reply #85 on:** February 23, 2014, 10:46:18 pm »

By far my favorite machine on here I've ever seen.

talkgeek · « **Reply #86 on:** February 24, 2014, 12:56:36 am »

I really like this, quality and detail

- this style has just gone on my ~~want~~ need list (along with Moon Patrol and Fit-It Felix)

Nimbus · « **Reply #87 on:** February 24, 2014, 03:07:47 pm »

What a great design. Fantastic job!

blashyrk · « **Reply #88 on:** February 24, 2014, 06:11:21 pm »

Very nice indeed

Louis Tully · « **Reply #89 on:** February 24, 2014, 07:46:58 pm »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #90 on:** February 24, 2014, 07:52:20 pm »

Drnick · « **Reply #91 on:** February 25, 2014, 02:37:31 am »

I see bare wire on the back black cable, where is the heatshrink protection, I presume you used protection

Louis Tully · « **Reply #92 on:** February 25, 2014, 03:46:46 am »

PL1 · « **Reply #93 on:** February 25, 2014, 04:43:09 am »

No need to fear A.C. wiring. Respect, yes. Fear, no.

That power inlet uses QDs, just like buttons do.

Heat shrink is a nice touch if you have a heat gun and don't mind the effort:

* Pull one QD at a time.

* Place heat shrink on the wire, but don't shrink it yet.

* Reattach the QD.

* If you're paranoid about whether you messed up the wiring, check the resistance on the hot, neutral, and ground wires from the plug that normally plugs into the wall outlet to a power strip outlet inside the cab.

* Once all the heat shrink pieces are in place, fire up the heat gun and shrink 'em on down.

Scott

Louis Tully · « **Reply #94 on:** February 25, 2014, 05:17:15 am »

Drnick · « **Reply #95 on:** February 25, 2014, 03:38:39 pm »

Quote from: Louis Tully on February 25, 2014, 03:46:46 am

If you're being serious, I'm terrible when it comes to reading tone on the interweb and your line was kind of funny so... But, yeah, I'll pop this ---smurfette--- out and double bag 'em if I've got it wrong here. This stuff is outside my comfort zone. Wrap it before you tap it.

Mostly serious but the line was also meant to convey a bit of humour.

Electrical tape will do for me. I only mentioned it as I managed to shock my socks off, literally not physically with one of those connections. And that's why I now always advocate the use of Protection.

jdbailey1206 · « **Reply #96 on:** February 25, 2014, 03:54:47 pm »

If you have them like you should, quick female disconnects work well for this application. I ordered an abundance of them for my control panels and found they work nicely for my rocker switches.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #97 on:** May 25, 2014, 11:48:23 am »

Generic Eric · « **Reply #98 on:** May 25, 2014, 11:29:03 pm »

What is the angle of the cp/bezel?

What stain was that? I couldn't make it out in the picture. I used a pecan stain by the same company for mine.

Thanks.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #99 on:** May 26, 2014, 03:02:56 pm »


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Author Topic: Generic cabaret-Arcade Classics finished-02.23.14 **4 button/PC update 5.25.14** (Read 24136 times)

Author Topic: Generic cabaret-Arcade Classics finished-02.23.14 4 button/PC update 5.25.14 (Read 24136 times)