Author Topic: Dark Neon (Read 14208 times)

Sjaak · « **on:** May 13, 2014, 04:19:43 pm »

I recently started on a project for a customer. This is going to be a cabinet similar to a Knievel, but with a dark side.

The cabinet will have a black glossy finish and there will be a lot of plexi and red leds.

I'm going to start this of with a video of the plexi overlay for the control panel.

Sjaak · « **Reply #1 on:** May 13, 2014, 04:19:57 pm »

Reserved

yotsuya · « **Reply #2 on:** May 13, 2014, 04:22:07 pm »

It's intersting that your customers like really glossy cabinets (I recall the recent white one you made). The ones out here don't usually have that type of finish.

Vigo · « **Reply #3 on:** May 13, 2014, 04:25:10 pm »

That is a very sexy CPO. I know already that I am gonna love this one.

Generic Eric · « **Reply #4 on:** May 13, 2014, 04:50:38 pm »

Year of Star Wars!!!

w00t!

jbenesh · « **Reply #5 on:** May 13, 2014, 05:57:47 pm »

Please tell me that CP is going to be edge lit.

I will definitely be following this one.

Yvan256 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 13, 2014, 06:33:49 pm »

I'm getting CNC envy again.

jasonl2972 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 13, 2014, 07:47:35 pm »

Im loving this already.Going to be watching this one closely.

talkgeek · « **Reply #8 on:** May 13, 2014, 09:21:05 pm »

holy heck man, is there anything you are only "just good" at? ...everything you do blows me away, sets a bar I can't hope to aspire too

The CP looks fantastic, looking forward to watching this project

wp34 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 13, 2014, 09:48:15 pm »

Brilliant.

Sjaak · « **Reply #10 on:** May 14, 2014, 03:19:36 am »

Guys, thanks for all the compliment. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

Quote from: yotsuya on May 13, 2014, 04:22:07 pm

It's intersting that your customers like really glossy cabinets (I recall the recent white one you made). The ones out here don't usually have that type of finish.

Most of the cabinets I build have a matt finish and are just basic replica's of classic models. But every now and then I get a custom job. I think the black gloss fits with the Darth Vader theme nicely.

Quote from: jbenesh on May 13, 2014, 05:57:47 pm

Please tell me that CP is going to be edge lit.

I find your lack of faith disturbing...The control panel will be edge lit, with red led buttons, red trackball and even red illuminated joysticks.

Quote from: Yvan256 on May 13, 2014, 06:33:49 pm

I'm getting CNC envy again.

I wish I had one, but this was done by a company specialized in cnc stuff.

rablack97 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 14, 2014, 10:16:56 am »

just curious, so when you fire light through that thing will the lines show up more than the clear?

sort of like a tron type design, if so, this is gonna be sweet.....

Yvan256 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 14, 2014, 03:02:16 pm »

Quote from: Sjaak on May 14, 2014, 03:19:36 am

I wish I had one [CNC], but this was done by a company specialized in cnc stuff.

Will all the parts be CNC-cut? If so, I'm looking forward to more videos.

Sjaak · « **Reply #13 on:** May 14, 2014, 06:21:53 pm »

Quote from: Yvan256 on May 14, 2014, 03:02:16 pm

Will all the parts be CNC-cut? If so, I'm looking forward to more videos.

There is one more part, a 3d engraving of Darth Vader for the side of the cabinet. I'll post a video of that later.

Quote from: rablack97 on May 14, 2014, 10:16:56 am

just curious, so when you fire light through that thing will the lines show up more than the clear?

Yes, it's going to look something like this:

rablack97 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 14, 2014, 07:18:56 pm »

That's what i thought.......

That is sweeeeeettttt!!!

Louis Tully · « **Reply #15 on:** May 14, 2014, 07:29:31 pm »

Sjaak · « **Reply #16 on:** May 16, 2014, 03:30:16 pm »

Another short clip of the cnc proces.

wp34 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 16, 2014, 04:27:06 pm »

That looks fantastic.

Will the LED's be hidden somewhat or exposed?

Sjaak · « **Reply #18 on:** June 16, 2014, 02:44:29 pm »

Testing the illuminated buttons.

rockyrocket · « **Reply #19 on:** June 17, 2014, 10:43:00 am »

Subscribed!

.

Brian74 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 17, 2014, 02:24:53 pm »

Quote from: rockyrocket on June 17, 2014, 10:43:00 am

Subscribed! .

+1

Sjaak · « **Reply #21 on:** June 22, 2014, 04:25:13 am »

Test fitting the cabinet

Rick · « **Reply #22 on:** June 23, 2014, 08:34:23 am »

Damn, another Sjaak build to follow. *sigh* Has anybody seen my damn drool towel? Looking good, sir.

Sjaak · « **Reply #23 on:** June 27, 2014, 03:21:03 pm »

I just finished wiring all the buttons and leds for the control panel. Still need to do the edge lighting.

Brian74 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 27, 2014, 03:23:36 pm »

Holy ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---!! Amazing!!

I would love something like this for my cab!

wp34 · « **Reply #25 on:** June 27, 2014, 03:56:07 pm »

Brilliant!

darthpaul · « **Reply #26 on:** June 27, 2014, 11:46:00 pm »

Very nice work

. I need to rethink my feeble attempt at edge lighting.

Sjaak · « **Reply #27 on:** June 29, 2014, 08:03:50 am »

Coin door installed and car wrap foil (black, high gloss) applied.

Nephasth · « **Reply #28 on:** July 01, 2014, 04:28:38 pm »

Looks good, love LED edge lit projects. Only gripe is the buttons, would have loved to see some translucent red ILs on this. What technique did you use for joystick lighting? Nephring style? Chance's light pocket? Or something like Griff's baby wipe box technique? Something different perhaps?

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #29 on:** July 01, 2014, 05:34:14 pm »

Wait... "Griff's baby wipe box technique?"

What?

PL1 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 01, 2014, 06:40:44 pm »

Quote from: ChanceKJ on July 01, 2014, 05:34:14 pm

Wait... "Griff's baby wipe box technique?"

What?

He introduced it here.

Scott

Sjaak · « **Reply #31 on:** July 04, 2014, 11:22:54 am »

Most of the cabinet is now covered in car wrap foil (some still with the protective layer)...and it's very shiny.

swaffar · « **Reply #32 on:** July 04, 2014, 02:17:37 pm »

I love the control panel. Amazing.

Sjaak · « **Reply #33 on:** July 08, 2014, 09:39:22 am »

Brian74 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 08, 2014, 01:48:53 pm »

That is just sick!

Slippyblade · « **Reply #35 on:** July 09, 2014, 05:32:42 pm »

Just showed this to my co-worker. He's not an arcade guy, but he IS a Star Wars guy. He loooooves it.

Sjaak · « **Reply #36 on:** July 11, 2014, 07:59:23 am »

pbj · « **Reply #37 on:** July 11, 2014, 09:54:33 am »

Looks good. What do you do to the guest that plays it wearing a wristwatch?

Sjaak · « **Reply #38 on:** July 11, 2014, 09:59:13 am »

Quote from: pbj on July 11, 2014, 09:54:33 am

Looks good. What do you do to the guest that plays it wearing a wristwatch?

Rick · « **Reply #39 on:** July 11, 2014, 10:21:59 am »

Quote from: Sjaak on July 11, 2014, 09:59:13 am

You beat them with oven mitts?


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Author Topic: Dark Neon (Read 14208 times)

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