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javeryh's Small-ish Bartop ["Jack Attack!"]
lomoverde:
When you get around to the software side of things you should definately check out motion blue 6.
Couldnt be easier to install a custom splashscreen for boot up.Theres a setting in the menus to boot into any chosen system.And kid mode now works great,it has a set combination of button and joystick moves to exit it.Also you can set the screensaver to play random snaps when its laying idle.you will maybe even find a pre made theme your happy with.
javeryh:
--- Quote from: lomoverde on June 06, 2018, 02:52:26 pm ---When you get around to the software side of things you should definately check out motion blue 6.
Couldnt be easier to install a custom splashscreen for boot up.Theres a setting in the menus to boot into any chosen system.And kid mode now works great,it has a set combination of button and joystick moves to exit it.Also you can set the screensaver to play random snaps when its laying idle.you will maybe even find a pre made theme your happy with.
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Thanks - I will definitely take a look. I’m going for bare bones. 1 gamelist with everything integrated. Splash screen and kid friendly controls.
javeryh:
More baby steps. I completed the rear bottom panel and solved the volume knob problem. Well, Vidiot solved it for me...
I traced the PCB with the volume knob in the 3/4” hole I cut and then routed out the back of the panel leaving about 3/16”.
Then I cut a scrap of ABS plastic and drilled out a 1/4” hole in the middle using my step bit. That thing works great - produces a nice clean hole.
Here is the result - looks good and the volume knob will be easily accessible and fully operational.
I am not gluing any pieces in place until after I paint but for now this panel is 100% complete. I really want to get this thing painted but I have a bit more work to do on some of the panels:
* The top panel needs the edge removed like the speaker panel
* I need to figure out the back door. I have some magnets and a cam lock but I'm now thinking a piano hinge is the way to go with the cam lock up top to hold it in place.
* I need to make the control panel (the top and front piece). I don't need to cut the button holes but I do need to figure out how to attach it to the cabinet and allow access.
I'm getting there. Once I get paint on it should move fast. I'm also starting to think about the art - I want to get that right. I know what I want in my head but I hope I can find someone to bring it to life...
javeryh:
A little bit more progress...
I completed the speaker panel. Not a huge deal but good to cross off the list. I drilled out the holes for the 2 speakers (1.75"), drilled the holes to mount the speakers and shaved off the front of the panel for the marquee retainer. Hopefully this is enough to not create a shadow on the marquee.
Here is a close-up of how the marquee retainer will sit. Assuming the entire area behind the marquee will be lit, the retainer will be where the cut off is for what is viewable instead of the top of the MDF speaker panel, which I think would create a 1/8" strip of the marquee that would not be lit but would be viewable and would look weird. I'll have to do the same thing to the top panel as well.
Here is a close-up of one side of the speaker panel with the speaker installed. Two screws seems to be holding it in place nicely so I will probably go with that. I have a slight concern about the metal screw somehow interfering with the sound coming out of the speaker so the less the better. I'm probably worried for no reason.
Here is the "final" panel with the speakers installed. Pretty tight fit but it works.
I ordered some 1.75" speaker grilles off of eBay from China for like $4 to eventually use on the face of the panel once everything is assembled. I'm open to other ideas though.
:cheers:
Malenko:
Id paint that beveled edge white to help with the light bouncing off it. Those screws shouldnt impact sound at all.
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