Kaboom! - A tribute. || Atari theme - Circus game addition, just for fun.

[jdbailey1206]

Looks snazzy.  I feel like the CP is at too sharp of an angle.  It, to me, would feel awkward using the spinner at that angle.  I'm digging the fake atari look though.  The cartridge was a nice touch. 

[Louis Tully]

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[Locke141]

Would love a copy of your skech up or any any thought about how it could be modified for 2-4' foot tall people. I'll pm to sort the best way to share it, google drive?

This is looking great. Is  your dad's plug and play like Atari going to make it into the build? It would wouldn't take away from the look if the CP was on a hinge and the remote and an av switch were underneath. Even if you never play the all in one it may be nice to have something of your dads incorporated in to this build.

[Louis Tully]

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[Locke141]

That probaly the right call with the plug and play. Looking forward to playing with you skechup file.

[Vigo]

Will those toggles do anything?

[Louis Tully]

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[Vigo]

Alright, Yasiin Bey was exactly the answer I was hoping to hear. 

[AzureKnight]

LT I think that looks perfect!

[Superfrog]

Louis,
This is the best conversion of a classic feel in a modern jacket.
I think Atari will  that they didn't came up with this great idea 

Let the building process starts 

[Louis Tully]

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[jaharr01]

Jelly of your sketchup skills.  I need some damn practice.

Thanks, JD. I've still got a long way to go. Some folks can recreate each individual piece, like the threads on a pushbutton and ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- like that.  I'm still working with cylinders.

dremel and assorted Bic pens to make an appearance.

^^None of this^^

Anyway...

Awww, damnit! 

How about just the Dremel part?



Atari cabinet version. I keep repeating the KISS principle in my head.








Not as complicated or time consuming as a brick pattern but I'm digging the Atari console feel. Dealing with the dust and whatnot that'll gather in those grooves will be annoying.






My attempt to stain the Asteroids cab didn't go well. I want another shot.

Hey L.T that looks awesome. You said you messed up staining what did you do? How did you do it?
Did you use that good finished plywood or veneer it, or did you use plain plywood?
I've done a lot of staining over the years and there are a few things you have to do to make it look good.
1. Really sand good to get all the and marks out.You have to go down to prob 220 sandpaper
2. Get every bit of oil off the area by taking  alcohol or acetone and clean the areas.It will make light and dark spots if you don't
3. when you put the stain on go with the grain of the wood with a brush, a little goes a long way.always wipe off excess
4. if it looks bad sand it with 220 and do it again.
5. If you have small areas that are really light you can lightly stain those areas leave it till it dries and lightly rub.
6. each type of wood takes stain differently and looks different it' something to remember.
6. When you stain you always need to clear because it looks like --I'm attempting to get by the auto-censor and should be beaten after I re-read the rules-- if you don't.
7. I used minwax dark walnut on that last one I did.
8. Also make sure to scrape any signs of wood glue or stain won't stick in that area
Stain is tough it's not very forgiving, it will show every F'up and sand mark

Jay

[jaharr01]

how did you mess it up it looks fine?

[Louis Tully]

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[Louis Tully]

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[jdbailey1206]

Busy citizen of Tinkertown.

Psssh.  Friggin' Mayor...

[Louis Tully]

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[Vigo]

Are they all going to be a momentary switches then? You will need some other stuff going on in there for toggles.

[Generic Eric]

Would it be easier to find a functional replica, recess it, then find the 1/4 metal shaft to extend it? 

[Louis Tully]

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[yotsuya]

Technically, the Atari switches slid up and down. They didn't pivot. 

[Louis Tully]

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[jdbailey1206]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XAtari+2600+non+working&_nkw=Atari+2600+non+working&_sacat=0

Here is just a quick ebay search.  You could pilfer the switches from the Atari and nuke the rest.   And thats just from a non working search.  I'm sure more would pop up doing a search for Atari 2600.

[ChanceKJ]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XAtari+2600+non+working&_nkw=Atari+2600+non+working&_sacat=0

Here is just a quick ebay search.  You could pilfer the switches from the Atari and nuke the rest.   And thats just from a non working search.  I'm sure more would pop up doing a search for Atari 2600.

Yeah...  What...  HE, ... Said... 

 

I agree with the Atari look. Maybe try and gutt an old Atari for the switches and put them right below the display glass?

Best Electronics carries the "Atari 2600 / 2600A Momentary  Reset / Select Switch CO10388".


Scott

[PL1]

To be fair, I forgot to mention the minimum credit card purchase from Best is $20 according to this page.   

The switches in question are only $2.50 each.


Scott

[yotsuya]

You gut a working Atari, I'll gut you ---maternal-smurfs---.

[Louis Tully]

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[yotsuya]

You gut a working Atari, I'll gut you ---maternal-saint's minions---.

Not a chance, dude. I'm making my own levers.


No love for the build your own 'round here.

I wasn't talking to you, bro.   

[jdbailey1206]

Damn.  Try to give an opinion and get ostresized.   

[yotsuya]

Damn.  Try to give an opinion and get ostresized.   

I think you meant disemboweled.

[PL1]

Damn.  Try to give an opinion and get ostresized.   

I think you meant disemboweled.

I thought he meant Oster-ized.   




Scott

[jdbailey1206]

No.  I meant both of you can ---display unending love for my bottom---.   

[DaOld Man]

You gut a working Atari, I'll gut you ---maternal-saint's minions---.

Not a chance, dude. I'm making my own levers.


No love for the build your own 'round here.

Cool project LT!
About those switch levers, you could always make them out of aluminum round stock. Easy to shape with a sander, bore a hole in the side for the pivot, and would probably look better, JMO.
But hey, it's your project so do what you want. Im sure it will look great, based on your other projects.

[Louis Tully]

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[DaOld Man]

Good call.
Just remember not to use a "regular" grinder stone on that aluminum.
Aluminum melts while being ground and can flow into the stone's crevices, leaving aluminum in the stone.
When the aluminum cools, (expands from heating during the next grinder use), it expands and can crack the stone, causing it to possibly fly apart at a later time. Not a good thing especially if its a bench grinder and you are standing in front of it when it blows.
But aluminum is a soft metal and can be easily and safely shaped with a sander. (Just have plenty of spare belt or pad media for the sander.)

[Superfrog]

And this way building the aluminium sliders?

Just like the Power switch http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,135301.120.html

Looks easy to me 

Good Luck Louis

[DaOld Man]

And this way building the aluminium sliders?

Just like the Power switch http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,135301.120.html

Looks easy to me 

Good Luck Louis

I was thinking the same thing. Instead of a wooden "knob" just drill a hole in the sliding piece, insert and glue the aluminum round stock piece. (After you have sanded a rounded edge on the exposed end of the stock.)
Does the original Atari power switch stay in the up position or spring return?

[Louis Tully]

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[Rick]

Again, watching intently. The quality of the builders on this forum consistently amazes me.

[DaOld Man]

Good call.
Just remember not to use a "regular" grinder stone on that aluminum.
Aluminum melts while being ground and can flow into the stone's crevices, leaving aluminum in the stone.
When the aluminum cools, (expands from heating during the next grinder use), it expands and can crack the stone, causing it to possibly fly apart at a later time. Not a good thing especially if its a bench grinder and you are standing in front of it when it blows.
But aluminum is a soft metal and can be easily and safely shaped with a sander. (Just have plenty of spare belt or pad media for the sander.)

Very informative.    Don't you work with aluminum for a living?

I knew I did something for a living, just couldn't remember what. LOL.