Suggestion for a sticky : Completed builds.

[yamatetsu]

I'd like to suggest creating a sticky for completed builds. I'm thinking of a thread where builders can post maybe a few pics of the finished cab and a link to their thread. I think it would be helpful to have a place where all completed builds are listed when looking for a cab whose name one forgot, or to discover threads one has missed. It might also come in handy come nomination time.

[Slippyblade]

Set a rule for 1 pic of the finished cab and a link to the project thread or construction blog.

I second this idea.  I think it would be very useful.

[Vigo]

Not a bad idea. I'm for it. I'd even be up for a new sticky for each year, as a pre-qualification for being considered for a UCA Award. Would probably make nominating cabinets much easier.

[Karpro]

I'd love to see this done. I'm still in the planning stages (about 5 years into it,lol) and I'd love to have a place to see completed cabs. If you like what you see you can then go and read through the build thread.

[Generic Eric]

Set a rule for 1 pic of the finished cab and a link to the project thread or construction blog.

I second this idea.  I think it would be very useful.

thewayiplay.com has something similar

But really, who is to say when a project is finally completed?

This has been suggested before, its gonna take some "I read all 60 pages and created a FAQ" type spirit to do this. 

[PL1]

There are already 10 build categories/wiki pages for this.   

http://newwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Upright_cabinets

It's really easy to copy/paste/edit a new entry and upload a pic for your build . . . or someone else's build if you have permission from the person who took the photo.

Still waiting on your pic for this build, GE.   

If anyone wants wiki editing/upload access LMK.


Scott

[Generic Eric]

There are already 10 build categories/wiki pages for this.   

http://newwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Upright_cabinets

It's really easy to copy/paste/edit a new entry and upload a pic for your build . . . or someone else's build if you have permission from the person who took the photo.

Still waiting on your pic for this build, GE.   

If anyone wants wiki editing/upload access LMK.


Scott

:good times:
You'very been added to a whole house of people waiting to see that finished.

[Vigo]

There are already 10 build categories/wiki pages for this.   

http://newwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Upright_cabinets

It's really easy to copy/paste/edit a new entry and upload a pic for your build . . . or someone else's build if you have permission from the person who took the photo.

Still waiting on your pic for this build, GE.   

If anyone wants wiki editing/upload access LMK.


Scott

Not to discredit the work compiling the list of cabs there, or even the cabs themselves, but I would love something more chronological and not by name. If I am looking for ideas, chances are most things novel to a 10 year old cabinet are gonna be improved upon since then. Cabinets also tended to be a bit larger in the day. Trends change, tech changes as well.

[PL1]

Not to discredit the work compiling the list of cabs there, or even the cabs themselves, but I would love something more chronological and not by name. If I am looking for ideas, chances are most things novel to a 10 year old cabinet are gonna be improved upon since then. Cabinets also tended to be a bit larger in the day. Trends change, tech changes as well.

I agree that it would be nice to have a sampling of builds (5 or 6?) from each year to show the changing trends and technology.


Scott

[Generic Eric]

There are already 10 build categories/wiki pages for this.   

http://newwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Upright_cabinets

It's really easy to copy/paste/edit a new entry and upload a pic for your build . . . or someone else's build if you have permission from the person who took the photo.

Still waiting on your pic for this build, GE.   

If anyone wants wiki editing/upload access LMK.


Scott

Not to discredit the work compiling the list of cabs there, or even the cabs themselves, but I would love something more chronological and not by name. If I am looking for ideas, chances are most things novel to a 10 year old cabinet are gonna be improved upon since then. Cabinets also tended to be a bit larger in the day. Trends change, tech changes as well.

Can the projects announcement boards be sorted by date?

[yamatetsu]

That would not help you finding just the finished builds. With the sticky, you would have one pic per cab, could easily scroll down Memory Lane and find the one you are looking for (and perhaps rediscover cabs you have forgotten about).

[Generic Eric]

Set a rule for 1 pic of the finished cab and a link to the project thread or construction blog.

I second this idea.  I think it would be very useful.

thewayiplay.com has something similar

But really, who is to say when a project is finally completed?

This has been suggested before, its gonna take some "I read all 60 pages and created a FAQ" type spirit to do this.

Overview topic. 1 pic of every setup. Click on the pic to view its topic.

In this topic you can see 1 picture from every setup that is on display on TWIP. Simply click on the picture that interests you and you will get directed to the topic that it is from.

You cannot put pictures in this topic yourself. It will remain closed at all times. I will update it daily so if you make a new topic showing your setup, you can rest assured it will appear in this topic the next day or sooner. 

If you would like a different picture from your topic in the overview than is in there now, please PM me and I'll change it for you.

Enjoy the show!

The difference is that was down by the admin on the site  It seems that an admin would have to do it here otherwise how can you keep someone from replying to the thread. 

There are 106 pages with 30 to 40 entries on each I think.  I think its a great idea.  I think if a person wanted to see it done, they'd have to do the legwork for the mod.  *shrug*

[Dance Commander]

Looking for inspiration, I browsed through most of the 106 pages of project announcements just a couple nights ago. Unfortunately a lot of cool sounding builds no longer had working image links.  

[yamatetsu]

The difference is that was down by the admin on the site  It seems that an admin would have to do it here otherwise how can you keep someone from replying to the thread. 

There are 106 pages with 30 to 40 entries on each I think.  I think its a great idea.  I think if a person wanted to see it done, they'd have to do the legwork for the mod.  *shrug*

Umm, my idea was that the thread would be populated by the builders themselves. You finish a build, you post a pic and a link in the sticky, that's it. I would count on people to behave themselves and not to post anything that does not belong there (high hopes, I know). So this would probably start with recently finished builds and then hopefully grow from there.

[Generic Eric]

The difference is that was down by the admin on the site  It seems that an admin would have to do it here otherwise how can you keep someone from replying to the thread. 

There are 106 pages with 30 to 40 entries on each I think.  I think its a great idea.  I think if a person wanted to see it done, they'd have to do the legwork for the mod.  *shrug*

Umm, my idea was that the thread would be populated by the builders themselves. You finish a build, you post a pic and a link in the sticky, that's it. I would count on people to behave themselves and not to post anything that does not belong there (high hopes, I know). So this would probably start with recently finished builds and then hopefully grow from there.

oh

Lets give it a shot
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,142020.0.html

[yamatetsu]

First shot fired 

[AzureKnight]

I think this is a great idea.  When I was designing my cab I went through the CP sticky thread countless times to research (and just to look at the amazing builds).

I would have loved this thread even more had it existed.  Hopefully I will add mine next month.

[Generic Eric]

First shot fired 

I like that you added the when you finished. 

Beyond that, and maybe when you started too, I think less is more.

I hope that this catches on.  When I think back about how I approached this before, I can see that I was unintentionally help it not happen.  I hope it catches on.

[yamatetsu]

Me too 

[ChanceKJ]

Ok, like a half dozen builds and the thread is already bad ass.  (I can just picture Scott looking despondent, slouched over holding a picket sign that reads "Wiki")

As soon as I'm done my Flynn build its going in the thread.

Great call.

[AzureKnight]

Ok, like a half dozen builds and the thread is already bad ass.  (I can just picture Scott looking despondent, slouched over holding a picket sign that reads "Wiki")

As soon as I'm done my Flynn build its going in the thread.

Great call.

I have to confess....I didn't know those wiki pages existed 

[Generic Eric]

There are already 10 build categories/wiki pages for this.   

http://newwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Upright_cabinets

It's really easy to copy/paste/edit a new entry and upload a pic for your build . . . or someone else's build if you have permission from the person who took the photo.

Still waiting on your pic for this build, GE.   

If anyone wants wiki editing/upload access LMK.


Scott

What did I do wrong with the file?

I tried to attach it, that didn't work.  So I just tried to link it.  Also didn't work.  Despite being confused, I want to go on record saying that I support the wiki.

[ChanceKJ]

Oh, don't get me wrong the wiki is awesome. But yeah, other then the random mention by Scott I never think to look there. Ever.

This new thread, once populated over time, will be a nice way to browse and waste a bunch of time.

[HaRuMaN]

Sticky granted.   

[tkropp17]

Glad to see this happening! HyperSpin forum did something similar a couple years back.

http://www.hyperspin-fe.com/forum/showthread.php?9257-List-of-arcade-cab-projects-by-our-members

[PL1]

Still waiting on your pic for this build, GE.   

What did I do wrong with the file?

I tried to attach it, that didn't work.  So I just tried to link it.  Also didn't work.  Despite being confused, I want to go on record saying that I support the wiki.

You broke the wiki!!!1!  jk     . . . and thanks for the words of support.

Not sure what is causing the errors.   

BTW, The wiki is designed to upload photos from your hard drive instead of linking/uploading from the web to keep it from relying on remote content and make it harder to rip off content from other sites.

(I can just picture Scott looking despondent, slouched over holding a picket sign that reads "Wiki")

   


Scott

[yamatetsu]

Sticky granted.   

[Malenko]

Not to discredit the work compiling the list of cabs there, or even the cabs themselves, but I would love something more chronological and not by name. If I am looking for ideas, chances are most things novel to a 10 year old cabinet are gonna be improved upon since then. Cabinets also tended to be a bit larger in the day. Trends change, tech changes as well.

I know right!  If only the Wiki was some how editable and someone could just make a "completed cabs - 2014" page or something and maybe put it in chronological order instead of alphabetical.


I kid I kid, the wiki wont take off because no one ever thinks to put anything there which in turn makes no one think to look there for info. So its a self-fulfilling prophecy.

[PL1]

Not to discredit the work compiling the list of cabs there, or even the cabs themselves, but I would love something more chronological and not by name. If I am looking for ideas, chances are most things novel to a 10 year old cabinet are gonna be improved upon since then. Cabinets also tended to be a bit larger in the day. Trends change, tech changes as well.

I know right!  If only the Wiki was some how editable and someone could just make a "completed cabs - 2014" page or something and maybe put it in chronological order instead of alphabetical.


I kid I kid, the wiki wont take off because no one ever thinks to put anything there which in turn makes no one think to look there for info. So its a self-fulfilling prophecy.

I added a Builds by year page to the wiki Examples category.

I included the alphabetical Upright Cab list on that page for easy cut/pasting of classic builds like 1UP's Pac-Mamea! and Doc's Modular into the correct year -- I'll remove the alphabetical list once the desired examples are moved to the correct year.

I'll probably add pages/links for Hall of Fame and UCA nominees, too.

If anyone wants their build added, just drop me a PM either asking for wiki access or specifying which photo you'd like for your build page.


Scott

[ChanceKJ]

Feel free to add both of mine to the wiki. They're in that other "I finished a project" sticky.

[Louis Tully]

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[ChanceKJ]

i mean, i wouldn't call any of it "game changing"  not like you need to be in too much of a rush.

[PL1]

Feel free to add both of mine to the wiki. They're in that other "I finished a project" sticky.

Here's the first one.

http://newwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Super_PlayChoice

There are still some details that need to be filled in, but that should be a good start.

LMK what needs to be changed.   


Scott

[ChanceKJ]

 

Nice. Thanks Scott!

Under Aditional Details can you put something to the effect of: "This project was the result of people telling Chance that it couldn't be done".  ...or something. 

[PL1]

Nice. Thanks Scott!

Under Aditional Details can you put something to the effect of: "This project was the result of people telling Chance that it couldn't be done".  ...or something. 

Done.

It still needs "Monitor Type:" -- Did the wireless video work or did you install an HDMI connection?

Second build added.

http://newwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Flynn%27s_Arcade

LMK what else you want on this one.   


Scott

[ChanceKJ]

  Nice.

Both, I can airplay it, but there is a tiny bit of lag.   I would say Airplay is the Primary, and HDMI is the auxiliary.

Maybe for Flynn's you can use as much info and images from the top half of the first post of the build thread. But just the top half: thanking everyone, showing the cabs that inspired it, the link to the flickr gallery, the link to the side panel CAD, and the other 5 images that follow? Or is that too much?

[ChanceKJ]

in fact those cabs that i reference are all in their own right amazing builds as well.

This build was made possible with the inspiration from the following other builds. Check them out:
Nephasth - Two-Headed Beast
edekoning - Magneto
SpaceHedgehog - R-Pod MkII Racing Simulator
blind_dado - Arcade Odyssey
mcseforsale - The Blue Pill
EMDB - Project RetroCade

[PL1]

Both, I can airplay it, but there is a tiny bit of lag.   I would say Airplay is the Primary, and HDMI is the auxiliary.

Updated.

Added a mention of the NUC being in the case since some people may not understand (or notice) the term "Barstick".

Maybe for Flynn's you can use as much info and images from the top half of the first post of the build thread. But just the top half: thanking everyone, showing the cabs that inspired it, the link to the flickr gallery, the link to the side panel CAD, and the other 5 images that follow? Or is that too much?

That might be a bit much, especially considering that you did such a great job of organizing that info in your build thread OP.   

Like the Completed Project thread, the idea is a short overview, a picture, and a link to the build thread with all the gory details.

People browsing these pages, are often looking for CP layouts, controls, encoders, monitors, and other technical details or special features to help them refine their build ideas.

You may want to just list technical details/parts/features like:
* RGB LED buttons
* Standardized Molex wiring for easy LED maintenance
* 2 x PacLED64 Advanced LED Controller
* UltraStik 360
* Joystick lighting tubes, etc.

(BTW, I'm not going through all 15 pages to find all the details for you )

Just post the exact details/text here that you want to include and I'll copy/paste it to the wiki with the proper formatting.   


Scott

[ChanceKJ]

  ok, how about this:

* IL RGB LED buttons with game specific lighting
* Standardized Molex wiring for easy LED maintenance
* 2 x PacLED64 Advanced LED Controller
* 2 x UltraStik 360 and J-Sticks
* Custom Joystick lighting tubes.
* Matching embroidered Stool
* Themed tokens, keychain, Coin reject buttons, I/O panels, and serial number plate.
* Authentic polycarb CP vinyl lamination
* Griffin PowerMate volume knob mod.
* Swagger

[PL1]

ok, how about this:

* IL RGB LED buttons with game specific lighting
* Standardized Molex wiring for easy LED maintenance
* 2 x PacLED64 Advanced LED Controller
* 2 x UltraStik 360 and J-Sticks
* Custom Joystick lighting tubes.
* Matching embroidered Stool
* Themed tokens, keychain, Coin reject buttons, I/O panels, and serial number plate.
* Authentic polycarb CP vinyl lamination
* Griffin PowerMate volume knob mod.

Looks great.  Updated.

* Swagger

Scott

[yamatetsu]

I can just picture Scott looking despondent, slouched over holding a picket sign that reads "Wiki"

Scott strikes back ! Take that, Chance ! 

A suggestion for Scott : Would it be possible to make the thumbnails on the "Builds by year" frontpage bigger ? My desktop resolution is 1920x1200, looking at those thumbnails I'm barely able to make out that it is a pic of a cab, but I don't get the details at first glance. That is part of why I suggested the sticky.

[PL1]

Would it be possible to make the thumbnails on the "Builds by year" frontpage bigger ? My desktop resolution is 1920x1200, looking at those thumbnails I'm barely able to make out that it is a pic of a cab, but I don't get the details at first glance. That is part of why I suggested the sticky.

How does it look now? (feedback wanted from individuals with high-res monitors, low-res monitors, and surfing via phone  )

Changed the thumbnails on the "Builds by year" page from 68 to 128 pixels wide. (left a 68 pixel Pac-Mamea after the 128 pixel version here so people can compare the new to the original size)

Once this page grows to the size of the Upright Cabs page, will the larger photos cause omplaints on how long it takes to scroll through the list?

Hopefully we can find a good balance between showing enough details and ease of scrolling.


Scott

[PL1]

Yamatetsu's Clint build added here.

LMK if I missed anything.   


Scott

[yamatetsu]

How does it look now? (feedback wanted from individuals with high-res monitors, low-res monitors, and surfing via phone  )

1920x1200 resolution : MUCH better.

[Vigo]

Hey Scott,

If you trust me, why don't you hook me up with some sweet, sweet wiki access. I know what I am doing enough to maybe knock a few of these projects out on the list, and upload my own shared projects as well. I can keep sizes consistent. I can't guarantee I can get to anything right away, but I'll do what I can.

[Malenko]

I can give you my creds so I look like a more active wiki user

[Vigo]

you don't want to give me your wiki creds, I'd get way too creative.   

[ChanceKJ]

Money says he'll replace all the pictures with Spaceman Sloth...

[yotsuya]

The password Scott gave me was quite rude. 

[PL1]

Hey Scott,

If you trust me, why don't you hook me up with some sweet, sweet wiki access. I know what I am doing enough to maybe knock a few of these projects out on the list, and upload my own shared projects as well. I can keep sizes consistent. I can't guarantee I can get to anything right away, but I'll do what I can.

Always glad to have help on the wiki.   

I'm pretty sure Felsir was the one that created an account for you.

Vigo (Talk | contribs | block) (Created on 10 December 2013 at 09:38

He should have sent you a PM with a temp password.

LMK if you need your password reset.   

The password Scott gave me was quite rude. 

Saw that when looking for Vigo's account creation info. 

I hope you changed it by now.

If not . . . well, you know what to do.   


Scott

[Vigo]

Yes, I have a login already.......sigh....I somehow thought that was for a different BYOAC wiki. You know, that........other.........wiki............ 

[PL2]

Nobody reads the wiki. Nobody cares.

Todd

[ChanceKJ]

Alter egos and people talking about themselves in the third person. This place is getting stranger every day...

[BorgDog]

Alter egos and people talking about themselves in the third person. This place is getting stranger every day...

BorgDog concurs.

[Generic Eric]

Alter egos and people talking about themselves in the third person. This place is getting stranger every day...

BorgDog concurs.

[Locke141]

Where on the wiki do the Pedestals go? 

[Louis Tully]

.

[PL1]

Where on the wiki do the Pedestals go? 

Probably in"other" right now.

http://newwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=Other_arcade_projects

If we can find a few entries, I bet PL1 would make a section. I'll have your build up in a bit, man. 

Having a Pedestal examples section sounds good.   

If we can also add your Mario, spkywlnt73's Castlevania, and severdhed's / PBJ's Turtles builds we'd have a pretty good variety.


Scott
EDIT: Pedestal category added and examples menus updated.

[ChanceKJ]

This was kinda the year of the pedestals.

[Locke141]

This was kinda the year of the pedestals.

It was a good year.

[EMDB]

Scott, can you add mine (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,142020.msg1470319.html#msg1470319) to the wiki too?

[PL1]

Scott, can you add mine (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,142020.msg1470319.html#msg1470319) to the wiki too?

How's this?

http://newwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=RetroCade


Scott

[EMDB]

Scott, can you add mine (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,142020.msg1470319.html#msg1470319) to the wiki too?

How's this?

http://newwiki.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?title=RetroCade


Scott

Great, thanks!

[Malenko]

who's gonna add Kaneda's SF2 pedestal?

[Louis Tully]

.

[Malenko]

why so small?

[yotsuya]

who's gonna add Kaneda's SF2 pedestal?

---fudgesicle--- that ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---. He didn't lift a finger to make the project.

[Locke141]

---fudgesicle--- that ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---. He didn't lift a finger to make the project.

+1 This is not Order Your Own Arcade Controls. If that build makes it to the wiki for there needs to be a big asterisk.

[ChanceKJ]

who's gonna add Kaneda's SF2 pedestal?

  you troll.

[Nephasth]

I don't know where this hobby would be without Kaneda... We need more trailblazers like him around.

[yotsuya]

I don't know where this hobby would be without Kaneda... We need more trailblazers like him around.

I'm glad he's Pinside's problem now....