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Arcade Table Build - Input Needed
ASilver76:
Excellent points, and much appreciated. It seems then the the dual-monitor lcd might be the best way to go. Truth me told, I don't mind too much bezel deadspace, but I want it to look like an arcade table, as opposed to a table ginned up with a couple of monitors as an afterthrought. Regarding components, I'm definately all for having a central core compartment in the base of the table for the computer (mini or micro ITX board should work nicely) and any other components that need to be included (i-pac, etc). The only thing I'm mulling over is weather the compartment should be a hanging one, or a solid one carved into the tablr body itself. The later sounds like a more solid and secure option. Regarding the table shape, you're absolutely right - round might be a problem, due to size. Square or rectiangular seems to be the order of the day. Simple and functional. plus, it makes incorporating a plexi or glass topper easier (though I'm still not sure whether to make it a flush protective layer within the table body, or something that lays flat over the top and extends out beyond the edges of the table.
AzureKnight:
It sounds like the aesthetic portion of this is very important to you (which I think is great). Maybe you should browse google images for tables, find a look that jumps out at you and then figure out how to make that functional.
jennifer:
Jennifer would use a piece of 3/16 safety glass rather than the plexy, It does cost a bit more but its benefits far outweigh the price.
dkersten:
I agree with Jennifer here, if you are going to use the table for any kind of "table" functions, you will be replacing plexi on a regular basis. It simply doesn't wear well when used like that. Any glass shop should be able to get you the size and shape you want. I would definitely use safety glass if you can get it, either laminated or tempered, especially if kids are ever going to be near it. Personally I would go to 1/4" glass if there is any overhang where you might be resting anything heavy on it. If you are insetting the glass in a frame or just running it to the edge or even just having a couple inches overhang, 3/16 would be plenty thick. It sounds like you are looking for a functional table, and possible something much bigger than just a cocktail cabinet, so I am guessing you will have the glass overhanging the base by a lot.
mgb:
I also agree to the glass. Do not use acrylic on a horizontal project like this.
As far as the head to head VS thing, rather than use two monitors, use one monitor that's a good size, 32" and run horizontal games in cocktail mode. This wil split it into 2 screens, one facing player 1 and one facing player 2 on the other side.
This way you will still have vertical games looking nice
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