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Dainamikade-Fully dynamic artwork Bartop (prototype stage)
BorgDog:
I do have to say, nice work, this is doing to be pretty awesome. Also, those full length chamfers would be pretty straight forward and easy on a table saw.
Yvan256:
--- Quote from: BorgDog on March 30, 2015, 08:33:46 am ---I do have to say, nice work, this is doing to be pretty awesome.
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Thank you, we think it's a great idea but we're in sort of a new uncharted territory since arcade cabinets with dynamic side art seems pretty rare. We hope we're successful and our progress so far has been positive.
This is a two-man project that also includes the help of two other people (so far):
* bulbousbeard, for the front-end software
* markc74, for the artwork (which I still haven't had the time to check!)
--- Quote from: BorgDog on March 30, 2015, 08:33:46 am ---Also, those full length chamfers would be pretty straight forward and easy on a table saw.
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Straight forward and easy, yes. Easier than our jig that's for sure. But the problem is getting precise angles and precise lengths.
We feel that any step that involves manually setting lengths or angles is too prone to error to make precise cuts. Everything in our cabinet is designed in Sketchup and precise to 0.001" (totally useless for woodworking, but anyway) and every part is cut on high quality CNC with a metal frame and ball screw drives. So while our jig may seem complicated at first, it becomes easier after the idea and the guide are done because the angles are set by the chamfering bits (no possibility of error or variation) and the lengths are set by the CAD design and the CNC cuts (no possibility of error or variation either).
The only manual setting so far will be the height of the chamfering bits but that can be fine-tuned with scraps until the height is perfect before cutting the actual parts. I did suggest to Typefighter01 to buy five router tables: one for each chamfering bit and one for the flush trim bit. He was not amused. :lol
Typefighter01:
Chamfer jig works perfect.
Here it is just after cutting.
Removed from tabs, flush trimmed and installed on panel.
This is the final result...perfect, chip free angles :applaud:
I will do a more detailed step by step on next panel.
Good work Yvan, awesome idea...
Yvan256:
--- Quote from: Typefighter01 on April 02, 2015, 11:19:39 pm ---Chamfer jig works perfect.
This is the final result...perfect, chip free angles :applaud:
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The best jig so far is that contraption of yours that moves the router around with the help of a computer. ;D
Typefighter01:
Two small updates.
First...jig for my jig.
Yvan coded up a quick height gauge so we could be sure the chamfer bit was set at the right height for routing 15 degree angles, then I modified it with a dial indicator and now it will work for all our angled bits.
Second...lots of Ultimarc goodies.
2 x PacLED 64's
14 x Classic RGB buttons
16 x GoldLeafs (various colours)
We are making two cabs, so one PacLED each and seven RGB buttons each. The 16 GoldLeafs are for Yvan and are for a different project, but Yvan and I will be doing full reviews of both button types and the PacLED once cab is completed. Fastest shipping ever, two and a half days from London to my hickville postoffice. I was hoping to order a Servo Stick at the same time, but budget didn't allow...next order :cheers:. Thanks Andy ;)
Also, we have decided on a sliding rear door, ala Visual Pincab. Hopefully Yvan can pop in and give us a Sketchup so you guys can see what I mean.
We have a couple tests to complete this weekend and then HOPEFULLY...full test cab sides.
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