Author Topic: 'Arc-Eden' - Complete! - Overlay U/L'ed (Read 32533 times)

Bones · « **Reply #80 on:** December 23, 2004, 08:22:12 am »

Hey ras2a,

I gotta say I really like everything about your cab and it sounds like you can see the finish line ahead. Job very well done!

ras2a · « **Reply #81 on:** December 23, 2004, 08:56:23 am »

thanks mate! Yep, almost there now...I'm dreading this damn bezel though. At least the tinted glass will obscure it somewhat if it turns out less than satisfactory. Nice avatar btw...what bike is it? ZZR11 ?. My mate used to have a GSXR1100 - proper beast!

Craig

Bones · « **Reply #82 on:** December 23, 2004, 09:11:05 am »

It was my 2002 Yammie YZFR1 up until Feb this year when we both came to grief. They put me back together, no chance for the bike.

ras2a · « **Reply #83 on:** December 23, 2004, 02:42:19 pm »

Wow! Hope you are on the mend mate - that sounds bad. Also, hope it isn't impeding your ability to build a cab/controls etc.?

Craig

Bones · « **Reply #84 on:** December 23, 2004, 07:01:19 pm »

Quote from: ras2a on December 23, 2004, 02:42:19 pm

Also, hope it isn't impeding your ability to build a cab/controls etc.?

Craig

Got all my parts for the CP, done endless amounts of research which is a bonus, but no, not up to the building task yet. Hoping the hands are ready to rock in Feb 2005!

ras2a · « **Reply #85 on:** December 24, 2004, 02:38:13 am »

that's good to hear matey. Hope you're recovery goes smoothly..take care, have a great Christmas and thanks again for the kind comments

Craig

ras2a · « **Reply #86 on:** January 05, 2005, 11:08:25 am »

Well, I've finally crossed the finish line, yahoo! I have to say that building my own arcade controls has been a mixed bag of experiences/emotions. There are times when certain stages of construction have been positively therapeutic, while other procedures have left me in a dishevelled heap...seriously (new builders beware...MWAHAHAHA!..just kiddin

. Anyroad, its finally over and I felt like smashing a bottle of that expensive bubbly up against one of the side panels for the maiden voyage, but thought better of it (paint finish and all that). The first time that I powered everything up and finally played (properly) on my very own Arcade Cabinet, was nothing short of sheer bliss. It may sound sad to some, but that moment will be remembered for a long time to come. Trust me, when you complete your project and get to grips with the controls for that for that 'first go', you'll know precisely what I mean! Ahh, the feel of those tender young cherry switches, the satisfying 'click' as each one is depressed beneath alternate appendages...er, ok I'll stop now The first game I loaded up, was Track And Field (one of my all time fav's); I thought I'd have a blast against my brother and show him how it's done. The B*astard only goes and blows me out of the water, then proceeds to clock up 3 consecutive hi-scores. Oh well, I suppose I'd better get some practise in - Bloody hell, Craig, you make it sound like a 'chore'...hmm...a 'labour of love' is perhaps a more appropriate phrase.

Looking back, there are several things that I would have done differently, but, as others have done with their project's, I'll chalk it down to experience. On the whole, I'm exceedinly happy with how things have turned out and look forward to many years of wholesome gaming goodness. Also, surprisingly happy with how my cardboard bezel (something I was dreading) turned out too. While not fantastic, it certainly came out better than I had anticipated and any anomolies are hidden by the tinted glass!

My own Arcade Controls, no longer a pipe-dream, but a stark reality - Thankyou SO much to all who helped me reach my goal and for all the kind comments and encouragement I've received along this journey. But alas, all good thing's must come to an end........until the next time

Cheers, Craig

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somunny · « **Reply #87 on:** January 05, 2005, 01:54:34 pm »

Incredible job, Craig! Your cp really came out nice.

Coop

ras2a · « **Reply #88 on:** January 05, 2005, 03:24:59 pm »

Thanks Coop, appreciate it mate. Having built it, I now haven't had time to go on the damn thing for the last couple of days (typical - lol)

Craig

GSXRMovistar · « **Reply #89 on:** January 05, 2005, 05:54:47 pm »

Very very nice indeed!

ras2a · « **Reply #90 on:** January 06, 2005, 05:57:18 am »

Thanks Andy, it was your CP that inspired me to make a cab in the first place! Now I've seen your provisional cocktail cabinet designs, I want one of those too, it looks amazing!

I seriously doubt my wife would accomodate me on that one though, it's been hard enough trying to convince her with this cab. Just need a couple of bar stools now and I'm all set, Christmas has skint me completely though!

Craig

darkmavis · « **Reply #91 on:** January 06, 2005, 09:00:21 am »

*pours lighter fluid on own cab* holy crap, thats beautifull!

ras2a · « **Reply #92 on:** January 06, 2005, 10:36:35 am »

Quote from: darkmavis on January 06, 2005, 09:00:21 am

*pours lighter fluid on own cab* holy crap, thats beautifull!

Thankyou very much indeed, darkmavis. However if you want to see real beauty, check out Pixelhugger's/KrawDaddy's etc efforts. Now they ARE beautiful. I suppose it's all down to how much time/money you want to spend really! Speaking of which, I've not actually sat down and worked out exactly how much this project has cost!

namedos · « **Reply #93 on:** January 06, 2005, 02:24:24 pm »

I have been doing a lot of research while planning my first cabinet and I was very impressed with the theme and the control panel that you used. I am also building the same style cabinet, thanks to Saint for including the plans with the CD in his book, and I have reviewed your website to pick up some suggestions. My thought is that I will have many different people playing on it and they need to understand the controls and what does what. I was wondering if you have a JPEG file of your control panel that you would be willing to share? Specifically what I

ras2a · « **Reply #94 on:** January 06, 2005, 02:50:14 pm »

Hiya namedos, will PM u later!

ras2a · « **Reply #95 on:** January 07, 2005, 09:14:33 am »

Some vids (.avi) of the cab in action:

(approx 4MB)

(approx 10MB)

right-click, save as...

300th post - wow...time flies! Btw - the numpty in the vid is my brother

SNAAKE · « **Reply #96 on:** January 07, 2005, 09:25:31 am »

Woah..very nicely done..cant get any better !

BobbyG66 · « **Reply #97 on:** January 07, 2005, 09:26:15 am »

Nice! Arcade p0rn!

Great job on your MW layout, looks great!

ras2a · « **Reply #98 on:** January 07, 2005, 09:48:47 am »

Quote from: BobbyG66 on January 07, 2005, 09:26:15 am

Nice! Arcade p0rn!

oop's, didn't think of it like that.

Marky_1979 · « **Reply #99 on:** January 12, 2005, 05:39:37 am »

Right thats it iv gotta have one like this my half arsed efforts must be improved im in the process of starting to plan my cab but looking at this its back to the drawing board

Excellent work really jelous as i know i couldnt produce anything that professional. I take it you work with wood alot or are very good at DIY.

I think im gonna dedicate 2005 to producing my own version of your master piece wish me luck

Marky_1979 · « **Reply #100 on:** January 12, 2005, 07:22:39 am »

Hi do you have a copy of the plans you used?

ras2a · « **Reply #101 on:** January 12, 2005, 09:09:27 am »

Quote from: Marky_1979 on January 12, 2005, 05:39:37 am

Right thats it iv gotta have one like this my half arsed efforts must be improved im in the process of starting to plan my cab but looking at this its back to the drawing board

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Excellent work really jelous as i know i couldnt produce anything that professional. I take it you work with wood alot or are very good at DIY.

Well, never really worked with wood to this extent before and I'm not a DIY buff or anything like that. Just picked things up as I went along and asked LOTS of questions in these hallowed pages

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I think im gonna dedicate 2005 to producing my own version of your master piece wish me luck

Lol, I don't really see anything outstanding about the cab, as I've mentioned already, there are MANY other cabs that put mine to shame - check out Minwah's super System1 cab or Pixelhugger's mission control (although not finished). Then of course there is Krawdaddy's behemoth: The Gold Mine. It just dends on how much time you want to put into it really. Good luck with everything and thankyou very much for your kind comments! It's this sort of feedback that encourages me to start another project (not yet though...phew

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Cheers Marky

Craig

ras2a · « **Reply #102 on:** January 12, 2005, 09:15:25 am »

Quote from: Marky_1979 on January 12, 2005, 07:22:39 am

Hi do you have a copy of the plans you used?

The UAII plans can be found Here

They're around $30...think they accept PayPal IIRC. Alternatively, maybe I could sell you mine.

Will post more pics of the cab this weekend, took some more last night

Craig

Marky_1979 · « **Reply #103 on:** January 12, 2005, 09:21:20 am »

Yes would rather give you the money help slightly fund this new project of yours lol

How much you want for them? ( hope theyv'e not tripled in value now Due to your ledgendary staus)

Will be interesting to see how far from the actually plans i can stray

lol

ras2a · « **Reply #104 on:** January 12, 2005, 11:00:41 am »

Quote from: Marky_1979 on January 12, 2005, 09:21:20 am

Yes would rather give you the money help slightly fund this new project of yours lol

>> NOOO! not yet....hehe

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How much you want for them? ( hope theyv'e not tripled in value now Due to your ledgendary staus)

$30 is just shy of 16 quid (GBP)...I reckon half that is worth it?, say about 8 quid (

quarterback · « **Reply #105 on:** January 12, 2005, 05:13:32 pm »

ras2a · « **Reply #106 on:** January 12, 2005, 07:29:44 pm »

Good idea quarterback, I'll certainly keep my eyes peeled for something along those lines! Cheers

Craig

quarterback · « **Reply #107 on:** January 12, 2005, 11:49:42 pm »

Quote from: ras2a on January 12, 2005, 07:29:44 pm

Good idea quarterback, I'll certainly keep my eyes peeled for something along those lines!

All those pics are linked, BTW. Just in case you wanted more info on those.

Sweet cab!

ras2a · « **Reply #108 on:** January 13, 2005, 11:40:34 am »

brilliant, nice one quarter!. I'm gonna have a mooch this weekend, see if I can find something like that in town!

mvaughn · « **Reply #109 on:** January 19, 2005, 05:49:29 pm »

I have the say that this is cabinet is easily one of my top 5 favorite cabs.

What did you used the hold the lexan down to your CP?

ras2a · « **Reply #110 on:** January 19, 2005, 08:19:17 pm »

Quote from: mvaughn on January 19, 2005, 05:49:29 pm

I have the say that this is cabinet is easily one of my top 5 favorite cabs.

What did you used the hold the lexan down to your CP?

Hi mvaughn,

Wow, thanks man...appreciate you're comments!

The button's/controls were sufficient to hold the lexan down to the CP. In addition, the T-Moulding also plays it's part in holding the lexan down. And that's it, no other magical trickery or special hidden devices

cheers,

Craig

Stu_C · « **Reply #111 on:** January 20, 2005, 07:06:07 am »

Congrats aswell ras2a. Looks very slick, nice artwork, nice finish. I'm still in the planning stages and hope mine turns out half as good as yours.

Minwah · « **Reply #112 on:** January 20, 2005, 12:00:30 pm »

Quote from: ras2a on January 07, 2005, 09:14:33 am

Some vids (.avi) of the cab in action:

(approx 4MB)
(approx 10MB)

Cool

I reckon you should customise the message form for the loading screen tho

You cab looks super, definately one of the best finishes I've seen. Keep it up!

Will · « **Reply #113 on:** January 20, 2005, 01:59:13 pm »

Really nice work ,congrats!!I hope my cp comes out half as nice as yours.

ras2a · « **Reply #114 on:** January 20, 2005, 07:41:55 pm »

Quote from: Minwah on January 20, 2005, 12:00:30 pm

Cool I reckon you should customise the message form for the loading screen tho

>> Yeah , that would look cool - good idea

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You cab looks super, definately one of the best finishes I've seen. Keep it up!

>> thanks a lot Ste, really appreciate that. I'm still thinking about doing side-art...but not certain

Craig

AGGIEZ · « **Reply #115 on:** January 20, 2005, 08:53:14 pm »

Man, that control panel is a thing of beauty!!! GREAT job!

If we all had the facilities and tools that you did, we could do some serious damage!

Good works fellas!!!

mvaughn · « **Reply #116 on:** January 20, 2005, 11:09:29 pm »

I think the reason so many people love your cabinet. It shows that you took the time to plan and think ahead before you started building.

The quality of the end result of any project is determined by the time invested in its preparation.

ras2a · « **Reply #117 on:** January 21, 2005, 04:24:18 am »

You know, you guys are awesome. It's not just the words of help, encouragement and appreciation of our chosen 'art', but you all seem like genuinely nice folk. Just wanna say, thankyou to you all for helping me out with everything. I can't imagine life without BYOAC anymore! I can truthfully say that this forum is one that I return to time and time again. Yep, you are a bloody nice bunch indeed.

I've just ordered a red translucent trackball from Happ (around

Minwah · « **Reply #118 on:** January 21, 2005, 07:05:22 am »

Quote from: ras2a on January 20, 2005, 07:41:55 pm

>> thanks a lot Ste, really appreciate that. I'm still thinking about doing side-art...but not certain

Go on, do it

I think red LED's would help make the trackball redder...but they don't tend to be as bright as white or other coloured LED's. Hopefully super bright one's should be enough to give it a good glow.

ras2a · « **Reply #119 on:** January 21, 2005, 07:20:18 am »

Well, just received the replacement ball (bloody quick delivery). Just spoke to my brother too, he say's he has some 'tri-colour' super-brights, that can be set to 3 dif colours or made to 'morph' between them. I shall get back with the obligatory pics when it'd done!

and now it's dinner time....nosh is calling

Craig


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