Author Topic: The Gold Mine (Read 98618 times)

F1r3f1ght3r · « **Reply #80 on:** July 30, 2004, 03:41:59 pm »

what if he were to divide the marquee in half width wise, put in another matching bowfront piece to split the opening into two equal halves, lightbox on top speakers below...

what are the dimensions of the marquee?

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #81 on:** July 30, 2004, 04:57:24 pm »

The speakers will be within the board that connects the monitor to the underside of the marquee. I dont want to split the marquee boox because the back of the marquee will have a door to seal the light, the light will be mounted on the door. Also, the marquee will look kick ass if it is girthy.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #82 on:** July 30, 2004, 10:15:17 pm »

REALLY like the design of your cabinet. I have a basic question, if you could answer...what is the length from front (CP) to back?

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #83 on:** July 30, 2004, 10:53:20 pm »

Hey

Iam guessing my control panel will fall between 18 and 20" deep. With this in mind the cab is between 59 to 61 inches deep.

-5 FEET!

Better have a big game room!

Zakk · « **Reply #84 on:** July 31, 2004, 12:52:34 am »

This is definitely one of the best "new design" cabs I have seen. It's a monster, but a sweet sweet one. I don't know what you were smoking when you thought this up, but it must have been great stuff!

Nannuu · « **Reply #85 on:** July 31, 2004, 01:53:04 pm »

Quote from: RayB on July 28, 2004, 11:46:30 pm

Hey Man! You're gonna need some bendable arcade marquee brackets! And there's a guy on ebay by the name "wwvideogames" who has 2! Check his ebay store.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=13718&item=3245622098&rd=1&ssPageName=WD1V

Those don't look long enough for his marquee?

Hit Home Depot and get some the the wall brackets used for drop ceilings. It is PERFECT for marquees. It is also only $2.27 for 12 feet! Then all you have to do is tin snip your own bites out of it for your marquee.

Krawdaddy,
Too bad you didn't oversize and route a marquee goove in the bottom panel of the marquee box. That way you could have just laid the lexan in there and made your own top bracket.
The way you have it looks like you are going to have to add a securing bracket to the bottom as well?
Or maybe I can't see it well.....

Looks great so far!

DrewKaree · « **Reply #86 on:** July 31, 2004, 03:16:54 pm »

Quote from: Nannuu on July 31, 2004, 01:53:04 pm

Too bad you didn't oversize and route a marquee goove in the bottom panel of the marquee box. That way you could have just layed the lexan in there and made your own top bracket.

Now, I couldn't see it in there, but I think having a top bracket (just a different idea, nannuu, bear with me, I'm not kicking your idea down) isn't necessary, looking at your design.

KrawDaddy, since you have a router, what about this for your marquee:

Get a ¹/₄" channel (or box or whatever they name it by you) bit, and use a hardboard template and bearing guide to make a groove on both the top and bottom panels of your marquee box. Using 2 pieces of ¹/₈" plexi to sandwich your marquee between, it should easily bend to fit the curve of your marquee, keeping the original shape, rather than a curved front with a "boxy" and set back marquee.

I really can't craft a picture to show you, but I have a feeling you have already been thinking of this when you went with this marquee design.

whammoed · « **Reply #87 on:** July 31, 2004, 04:23:09 pm »

DrewKaree, i think you mean 1/8" plexi?

DrewKaree · « **Reply #88 on:** July 31, 2004, 07:54:37 pm »

Quote from: whammoed on July 31, 2004, 04:23:09 pm

DrewKaree, i think you mean 1/8" plexi?

you know what's so retarded? I even previewed that and re-read it to make sure it made sense

You are indeed correct, and I've gone back and fixed it. Thanks

RayB · « **Reply #89 on:** August 01, 2004, 11:42:22 am »

What I want to know is if this cab will fit through a door-way!

I think his pics showed it's being built in a garage or warehouse, right? So what happens when it's finished and must be moved into his home??

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #90 on:** August 01, 2004, 12:21:15 pm »

Hey y'all

Take a few seconds and read the very first post and youll see that it will fit through a 30" door. The base is 28" wide, the monitor box turned sideways (with the monitor removed of course) will fit through a 30" door. The sides detach with finish t screws and the marquee box which the sides support removes and is easily carried through a door way. If you look behind at the monitor youll see shelves that the monitor box uses to support itself on the thinner base.

-As for the marquee retainer. Iam forced to uses some kind of flexible L-shaped bracket.

Thanks for all the ideas guys.

I liked the 1/4 slot but the box is built and the bowfront is also at a 5 degree angle. I would have had to make a special jig to do it, and I want to keep the arcade true to form. I.E. T-molding and marquee retainers.

Kind Regards\

Kraw

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #91 on:** August 02, 2004, 10:30:35 pm »

Modular marquee is done!

I still need a door for the back. The door will support the fixture.

Btw- The marquee is designed to appear tp float between the side.

now to decide what type of sound system to use. There plenty of room on the speaker board.

Comments?

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #92 on:** August 02, 2004, 10:31:11 pm »

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #93 on:** August 02, 2004, 10:31:33 pm »

Finish bolts will be used in place of the clamps.

This way it can be quickly removed for transport.

Easy accsess to the fixture

Kind Regards\

Kraw

Witchboard · « **Reply #94 on:** August 02, 2004, 11:02:34 pm »

What a hulking beast! I like it!

hyiu · « **Reply #95 on:** August 05, 2004, 02:01:16 pm »

VERY NICE CURVES !!!!....

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #96 on:** August 05, 2004, 04:38:28 pm »

I bought some 6X9 midway reproduction speaker covers
and I think Ill be placing some high-end PC speakers behind them on a shelf.

Comments?

AmericanDemon · « **Reply #97 on:** August 11, 2004, 04:46:47 pm »

I still love this project, just worried because we haven't heard anything new on it. You were on such a roll Krawdaddy!

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #98 on:** August 11, 2004, 05:34:16 pm »

Hello

I have the speaker grills mounted and the control panel shape is cut. Ive been playing with a mock up CP. It has a few odd ideas I havent see on anyone elses CP, so don't laugh! Ill post some pics tonight if anyone is interested.

?

Kind Regards\

Kraw

walls83 · « **Reply #99 on:** August 11, 2004, 06:22:41 pm »

please post pics. Keep us updated

AGGIEZ · « **Reply #100 on:** August 11, 2004, 06:42:20 pm »

Quote from: KrawDaddy on August 11, 2004, 05:34:16 pm

Hello

I have the speaker grills mounted and the control panel shape is cut. Ive been playing with a mock up CP. It has a few odd ideas I havent see on anyone elses CP, so don't laugh! Ill post some pics tonight if anyone is interested.

?

Kind Regards\

Kraw

Definitely interested! Post those pics!

ras2a · « **Reply #101 on:** August 11, 2004, 07:27:21 pm »

Goddam you Kraw, you're cab is sheer brilliance! And I'll re-iterate the comments regarding the woodworking - Are you some kind of master-craftsman? as the quality is extraordinary.

Full respect to you and your cab matey....now I'd like you to build me a cocktail

Craig

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #102 on:** August 11, 2004, 11:53:55 pm »

Evening'

Thanks for the great feedback! Ive been having a great time working on this cab but it sure is time consuming!

Well heres the first pic!

The speaker grills are midway pacman reproductions for 9 dollars a piece. PC speakers will be placed behind them. I didnt think auto speakers looked very retro.

The CP has wood stacked under it for elevation.

Kind Regards\

Kraw

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #103 on:** August 11, 2004, 11:56:17 pm »

You can see where my tempered grey tinted glass will slide under the speaker board.

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #104 on:** August 11, 2004, 11:58:44 pm »

The speakers will be placed back here. You can see the marquee door that will seal the light in. Its fastened with thumb screws for quick removal. The light fixture will be mounted on the front side of this door.

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #105 on:** August 11, 2004, 11:59:14 pm »

Theres the glass slot. The marquee assembly will be attached to the sides with wood inserts and thumb screws.

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #106 on:** August 12, 2004, 12:11:38 am »

The control panel. DONT LAUGH.

Ive mock tested the hell out of this thing.

-theres plenty of elbow room.

-screen can easily be seen from all positions.

-Most important games are 4 way games such as pacman. The 4 way in front center will be a 20th reunion.

-All controls can be used standing or sitting on a stool without interfering with any other controls.

-The track ball is clear for a good golden tee push without hitting anything!

-The stick next to the trackball is a diagonal 4 way.

-the odd shaped holes are hand holes. there will be a board mounted below to support PINBALL BUTTONS. The buttons are placed at 21.25" just like a real one. Ill have to lean forword though, but Id do that anyway. The buttons are set 3" from where my palm will rest and 2.5" from top. Some room for slapping!

-Spinner placement feels nice!

-the 4 way and spinner will share the fire button found to right of 4way stick.

-3 buttons on top are menu

-3 buttons below (next to trackball) are for the trackball, nice wrist rest in center for this.

-Nice place for graphics in center.

-start and coin buttons on top

COMMENTS

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #107 on:** August 12, 2004, 12:13:46 am »

The side will be cut alittle and the CP will go back 3/4"

The front curve matches the marquee.

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #108 on:** August 12, 2004, 12:16:21 am »

Mameotron · « **Reply #109 on:** August 12, 2004, 04:30:41 am »

Awesome Design. It's always great to see a breakaway from the norm. Keep up the good work!!!

Witchboard · « **Reply #110 on:** August 12, 2004, 08:41:00 am »

I'm really interested in seeing how your hand holes will turn out. I don't recall seeing anyone doing that before.

GGKoul · « **Reply #111 on:** August 12, 2004, 01:44:53 pm »

WoW!!! Looks good.

What are the measurements of your machine?

walls83 · « **Reply #112 on:** August 12, 2004, 02:26:55 pm »

My only concern is where the trackball is. But it really only matters if you play Golf games like Golden Tee or Tiger woods. Cause you might be banging the hell out of the monitor.

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #113 on:** August 12, 2004, 04:44:16 pm »

Quote from: walls83 on August 12, 2004, 02:26:55 pm

My only concern is where the trackball is. But it really only matters if you play Golf games like Golden Tee or Tiger woods. Cause you might be banging the hell out of the monitor.

The monitor glass is at 35 degrees and the ball is so far forward that it would be hard to slam it. But ill look into bringing it back some.

whammoed · « **Reply #114 on:** August 13, 2004, 11:42:23 am »

looks great but do you have to have a 4 player panel. With a two player setup you could keep the panel the same width as the cab. I just think it would look oodles better that way. Just an opinion though. If you will have lots of friends over playing 4player games at the same time then of course functionality trumps aesthetics.
Again, great job, keep up the good work!

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #115 on:** August 13, 2004, 05:02:02 pm »

I have 5 kids!

Hello Simpsons!

whammoed · « **Reply #116 on:** August 13, 2004, 05:21:45 pm »

Quote from: KrawDaddy on August 13, 2004, 05:02:02 pm

I have 5 kids!

Hello Simpsons!

Gotcha, nuff said

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #117 on:** August 13, 2004, 06:19:41 pm »

I could angle the back corners. Maybe this would make it flow better with the cab.

whammoed · « **Reply #118 on:** August 13, 2004, 10:50:38 pm »

Yes, I think that would look nice

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #119 on:** August 13, 2004, 10:55:02 pm »

Antbody interested in doing the artwork?

A thought...

When I was a kid my local arcade was called "The Gold Mine" It was a 20' by 150' arcade, basically a mine shaft. It was completely dark and the only illumination was some brass lamps and the glow of the monitors. Every 15' they had posts supporting the shaft walls. They had bracing up toward the intersection of the wall and ceiling. Very Cool atmosphere. I though maybe I could change my cab's name and get gold mine graphics ie rock, beams, lamps, small carts, indiana jones tracks, shovels, you get the idea.

Any takers?

BAD IDEA?

Heres a picture, although I would like square rough hewn posts

Kind Regards\

Kraw


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Author Topic: The Gold Mine (Read 98618 times)

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