Dark Star project

[MikeQ]

I posted some pics and video on the LED-WIZ since I've been programming mame and the LED-WIZ to illuminate the controls used by each game.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=37190.182

I will be adding side art and fiber optic end firing stars to the sides.

Also going to laminate the melamine with black formica.

[RetroJames]

Finally.  I have been waiting for some fiber optic use around here. Pics, Pics, Pics, Pics!

[MikeQ]

I'm trying to decide which approach to take.

1) drill holes, stick fiber optics through back, apply side art
2) apply side art, drill holes, stick fiber optics through back

#1 will give a soft glow to the starfield under the artwork
#2 will give a sharp crisp starfield but may result in messed up art work.

l've got the fiber optic emitter already.  It's a SuperVision 2000.  It has a color wheel that I'm going to replace with a twinkle wheel.  I'm also going to try replacing the MR16 Halogen with an MR16 LED.  The heat from the Halogen is too much for inside the cabinet.