VertiGO - Vertical Cocktail Cab

[mgb]

I've continued on with designing the cabinet and from what I can tell so far, I really think the 22" round table base will work.

here is a further thought render


I'm looking for some eye catching colors and graphics. I'm still working on CPOs but I'm liking yellow for the sides. I also thinking chrome t-molding.

[Locke141]

I like the look your going for.

You could also tack welt the bast to a square sheet of sheet metal and cover it with rubber. 

[mgb]

It's been slow going with a busy summer but I've been getting things set up on the computer end and messing around with some different things.

I got the sides cut but need to perfect the curves a little.

I did some mocking up with the monitor and sides tonight.
The pics make it look a little long with somewhat odd proportions on the cp ends but it's really pretty nice in real life.

[DeLuSioNal29]

Sweet!  Looks awesome so far!

Tip:  Once you get the sides perfected, route out a template and put it away for safekeeping. I'm sure you'll have a family member who will want one in the future. :-)

[harveybirdman]

Cool project, like what you've done so far.

Logo kind of reminds me of Space Jam.

Are you going to get some matching stools/chairs?

[mgb]

Thanks guys,

Good point delusional, I will do that.

Harvey, thanks
You're right, it does have a little resemblance to the space jam logo.
Definitely not my intention. I can't even remember the last time I saw that logo.

I probably won't do custom stools or chairs.
My plans are to have it regular table height (I think it's around 28-30")
I found good sources for brand new 22" round table bases.

[emphatic]

Really digging these kinds of cocktails.

[davidgilmour]

I've continued on with designing the cabinet and from what I can tell so far, I really think the 22" round table base will work.

here is a further thought render


I'm looking for some eye catching colors and graphics. I'm still working on CPOs but I'm liking yellow for the sides. I also thinking chrome t-molding.

You could try to pick up a secondhanc Ikea Billsta table. I bought one for $28 / € 25


You then can use the stand.

Apparantly Ikea also has or had another Billsta stand, but looks smaller/shorter.

[mgb]

I'm gonna be going for a round base rather than the 4 prong type.
Webstaurant supplies has the type I want for around $50.
Unfortunately shipping is $30+ but I'm sort of holding off on that part.
I'll continue to look local including second hand shops

[drummajosh]

Looks really great; I love the design. 
I saw that you aren't interested in doing custom chairs, but just a thought: if you found some that were the right size, you could nest them underneath like this and cut the tops to fit right up against the underside of the cocktail to stabilize it when not in use. Put a flip latch like you see on toolboxes on the sides to hold it all together. You could even put a painted facade on the back and sides of the chairs to make it look like a full cocktail, then have it open up into your hovering cocktail and chairs. That'd be a whole new project though.

[mgb]

That is an interesting idea.
I may consider some kind of custom chairs after I'm done.
I get sidetracked so often though on the project itself that I will have to finish the actual machine before considering extra parts.

[mgb]

I'm back at work on this project. Just been busy and at kind of a stand still with it.

I realized I couldn't come up with anything for art work and design with the Vertigo logo so I'm scrapping the name and going in a different direction.
I still wanna keep it light and fun though.

I'm leaning more toward a retro futuristic kind of design. I'm thinking colors of white, red (dull), black and gray
I have some vague ideas in my head for this design but I'm still looking for inspiration.

Another big change I'm thinking about is the cp layout.
my original idea was for head-to-head 4 way CPs each with 2 buttons

Now I'm really thinking how nice this machine would be for vertical shmups so I'm now thinking to have 1 CP be dedicated 4-way and the other dedicated 8-way (round gate, not square)
I'd still like to come up with a good automatic 8 to 4 way converter that doesn't use a square restrictor and then I will be able to have head to head.
with this new layout, I will also have 3 buttons per CP.

any ideas on sources for inspiration would be great. Thanks

[tomstewdevine]

I think this is a cool idea. Can't wait to see where you go with it.

[mgb]

So I'm still experimenting with the general shape & design of this machine.
I think I'm leaning more toward something like this.
I've gotta get cutting some patterns.

[mgb]

Just tightening up the design some more.

I think this will be pretty much the final design.
Just gotta get to making a pattern for the sides.

[DeLuSioNal29]

Better hurry up. This is probably the last week of nice weather!

[mgb]

I'll be cutting in my basement so I'm not worried about the weather

[DeLuSioNal29]

Now I know where to go to cut my stuff!  Lol.

[efp9teen78]

I'm liking the design change. Are you gonna do LED lights in the holes on the side?

[mgb]

I'm liking the design change. Are you gonna do LED lights in the holes on the side?

There will be grills set in behind the holes. The holes closest to the control panels will be for audio and to let cooling air in/out
The middle hole is for cooling.

I am planning on some LED illumination but I still need to experiment for what will look best.
For buttons, I'm planning on black plungers with lit rims.
I'm also planning on some underneath led strips for a little ground effect glow.

[mgb]

So, the art & design is very important to me.
I really want to have a somewhat retro-futuristic look to this.

I love that look of industrial meets future.
Tonight I'm trying to come up with a new name and logo to set the design to.

First logo to pop in my head for inspiration is Telefunken, a German manufacturer of radios, televisions and microphones.

[dmckean]

Any progress on this?

[mgb]

Wow, I have not been on here in a while.
I've actually been working hard on changing companies I work for and taking care of some certifications as well as work on the house.

I fully plan on getting back into this project and pushing further.
I've started making the templates for the sides and I need to finish cutting them out.