Author Topic: Arcade Bones (Marquee & Dashboard graphics finalised) (Read 181312 times)

markrvp · « **Reply #160 on:** June 19, 2005, 12:56:41 am »

Base the height of the control panel on your height and build the cab around that. If the CP is at an uncomfortable height, then you will hurt when you play.

ras2a · « **Reply #161 on:** June 20, 2005, 08:24:41 am »

Coming along crackingly! I must say.

Bones · « **Reply #162 on:** June 21, 2005, 08:41:20 am »

Went back and trimmed my design. I still have excessive space around the back of the monitor but I am reluctant to close this gap any further.

Overall I have dropped the cab in height by 120mm (4-3/4

Stobe · « **Reply #163 on:** June 21, 2005, 05:44:08 pm »

Just curious why you changed the angle of your marquee when you trimmed it up? Was it simply a design preference, or was it somehow necessary?

-Stobe

Bones · « **Reply #164 on:** June 22, 2005, 01:53:41 am »

Quote from: Stobe on June 21, 2005, 05:44:08 pm

Just curious why you changed the angle of your marquee when you trimmed it up?

Bones · « **Reply #165 on:** June 23, 2005, 06:40:09 am »

Ummm ok..... Problem!

MDF only available in Sheet Sizes: 1800, 2100, 2400 & 2700 mm by 900 & 1200 mm. My cab is 1300mm wide. I need to reduce width by at least another 100mm.

Bugger....back to the drawing board again.

markrvp · « **Reply #166 on:** June 23, 2005, 03:59:02 pm »

Holy Sh!t. That beast is huge if you are wider than the widest sheet of MDF. 51" wide if my conversion is correct. Most cabinets are 36" (910mm) deep plus another 8 - 10" for the control panel.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #167 on:** June 23, 2005, 06:49:19 pm »

Usually MDF sheets are 49" x 97", although that's nowhere near a standard, I've found out $:-\$

richms · « **Reply #168 on:** June 23, 2005, 09:37:07 pm »

What about if you make the top and bottom out of seperate sheets, that way you can have the 2 unbolt from each other like some cabinets I have seen around on here.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #169 on:** June 23, 2005, 10:52:48 pm »

Quote from: BrokenBones1 on June 21, 2005, 08:41:20 am

Went back and trimmed my design. I still have excessive space around the back of the monitor but I am reluctant to close this gap any further.

Place number one you can shave some room, although I think you already knew that

Two other places I'm thinking you can shave some room is to eliminate/move in the two areas below

Bones · « **Reply #170 on:** June 24, 2005, 02:50:21 am »

Quote from: richms on June 23, 2005, 09:37:07 pm

What about if you make the top and bottom out of separate sheets, that way you can have the 2 unbolt from each other like some cabinets I have seen around on here.

Yes, good idea! I considered the "bolt on" box at the front and haven't fully dismissed the idea yet.

Drew,
The area highlighted by your arrow just above the CP looks like it could be narrowed or even eliminated but with the "secret" admin switches wired in series, I need to be able to reach around to the back top of my CP panel. My idea was to hinge a small door here with a barrel lock. For this reason I just can't bring myself to take it from there.

Last night I took 50mm off each side at its widest point and retained all my angles. This seems to work. I hope to finalize my plan tonight with the possible intention of buying wood this weekend.

Looking for a bright side and I found one. When I make my cab 1200mm wide (the maximum standard width), this is one less critical cut I have to make with my evil and possessed circular saw.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #171 on:** June 24, 2005, 08:49:32 am »

Quote from: BrokenBones1 on June 24, 2005, 02:50:21 am

Looking for a bright side and I found one. When I make my cab 1200mm wide (the maximum standard width), this is one less critical cut I have to make with my evil and possessed circular saw.

I'd sell that saw on e-bay. I hear you can make a fortune on normal stuff that is evil and possessed. See if there's a casino that has a need for a possessed circular saw

I think the bolt-on CP is the way to go, and if you're not satisfied with taking that much room away from the backside of the monitor, it appears as if you have way more than enough support that you could take some away from underneath the CP.

Looks as if "The Gold Mine" whetted your appetite for a beast of a machine.

At least that aircraft carrier disguised as a CP won't look out of place

Hey, when you're cutting with your circ saw, try to drop the blade further down to make the cut end as square as possible, especially on that back angle - the cut-in on the lower half. You'll have less to clean up or avoid the whole "use the saw on the other side to finish the cut - thereby screwing up the cut"

Bones · « **Reply #172 on:** June 24, 2005, 09:22:49 am »

I have a kick ass router. There is a good chance if I can get the width and height pre-cut and delivered, I might just router the other cuts rather than use a jigsaw or the scary evil circular saw.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #173 on:** June 24, 2005, 09:40:35 am »

Quote from: BrokenBones1 on June 24, 2005, 09:22:49 am

I have a kick ass router. There is a good chance if I can get the width and height pre-cut and delivered, I might just router the other cuts rather than use a jigsaw or the scary evil circular saw.

Well, since the width is going to be a full sheet wide, I think you should be able to at least get THAT part "pre-cut"

Lookin' forward to the rest of the beast

Bones · « **Reply #174 on:** June 25, 2005, 12:00:54 am »

Went to the hardware store today and checked MDF sheet sizes. Standard size I can use is 2400mm x 1200mm x 18mm. At just under 50 bucks a sheet I suppose my cab will cost around $150-$200 in wood by the time I am finished.

I have now finalised my side profile and confirmed all sizes are good. I just went in 50mm from both sides and reduced the marquee angle to look neater.

Bones · « **Reply #175 on:** June 25, 2005, 01:45:03 am »

Width of cab will be 738mm which uses the nice round dimension of 700mm plus the width of the sides.

My artwork skills obviously speak for themselves but this pic shows all the proportions to the correct size so I can get a feel on what to expect.

Please not that actual arcade game may differ from illustration.

Bones · « **Reply #176 on:** June 25, 2005, 01:46:51 am »

This picture shows what my cab might look like if it were in orbit around the planet Saturn.

Freeplay · « **Reply #177 on:** June 25, 2005, 08:25:24 am »

Bones,

Bones · « **Reply #178 on:** June 25, 2005, 08:55:46 am »

All good. Yeah the thread is long and WILL get longer as I do want to document the entire process.

The company that did my printing was:

Etude Promotions & Marketing
http://www.etudepm.com/
John was my contact and I found him enthusiastic & helpful.

Where about in Western Sydney are you?

Freeplay · « **Reply #179 on:** June 25, 2005, 05:58:55 pm »

Bones... I'm located in Windsor.
I have a few cabs I've converted to mame.... I haven't attempted to build yet, but I'm sure it won't be far off. ( Now that I know someone that has all the good tools, do you hire them out on an hourly rental...joke )

You mentioned you were putting in a 27' monitor..... have you found a place to buy this from yet.. if so I would be interested in a contact as well.
Are you making your CP artwork available?

Anyway... I'm looking forward to watching your progress.

Bones · « **Reply #180 on:** June 25, 2005, 07:11:14 pm »

I made some phone calls regarding the monitor last week and www.zax.com.au has them in stock (VIC). Freight is about $50.00 to Sydney metro.

tommy · « **Reply #181 on:** June 25, 2005, 10:52:45 pm »

Get that cab built man "get'er done"

Just think, if the cab dosen't come out to your liking you have a great future in building CP caskits for the dead gamer.

Bones · « **Reply #182 on:** June 26, 2005, 07:35:48 am »

I plan on having the basic dimensions pre-cut before delivery. The fact is I have struggled with my cutting in the past and by doing this some of the major cuts/lines will already be made.

The following pictures show how I will pre order the material which I will organise for delivery next Saturday. I will need three sheets of 1200 x 2400 x 18.

Bones · « **Reply #183 on:** June 26, 2005, 07:36:53 am »

The pieces that are 700mm wide can be used anywhere as they reflect the width of my cab. I will cut them to length as required rather than try and predict exactly what is needed where beforehand.

Bones · « **Reply #184 on:** June 26, 2005, 07:42:47 am »

For areas that I do not consider load bearing (like the back of the cab where many people leave it open), I will most likely use some light material such as 6mm MDF. It's important I can keep small fingers out of there.....

Quote from: tommy on June 25, 2005, 10:52:45 pm

Get that cab built man "get'er done"

I begin in less than 1 week!

DrewKaree · « **Reply #185 on:** June 26, 2005, 10:09:14 pm »

Quote from: Freeplay on June 25, 2005, 08:25:24 am

* Having the Canadian's tell you to buy the mother of all mitre saws
* Putting up with the canadian's wanting to steal your missus

If I'm a Canadian, that must make you a kiwi.

Bones · « **Reply #186 on:** June 26, 2005, 11:48:28 pm »

Quote from: DrewKaree on June 26, 2005, 10:09:14 pm

Quote from: Freeplay on June 25, 2005, 08:25:24 am

* Having the Canadian's tell you to buy the mother of all mitre saws
* Putting up with the canadian's wanting to steal your missus

If I'm a Canadian, that must make you a kiwi.

Freeplay · « **Reply #187 on:** June 27, 2005, 05:38:53 am »

lol... I bet she would love to know she 's available for hire.

But I agree...... when you gotta have it... you gotta have it

Bones · « **Reply #188 on:** June 29, 2005, 03:17:36 am »

Paid for my wood yesterday arvo. It gets delivered on Saturday. Also seen this handy router bit.

If I can get one perfect side I can now make another identical using my router. The router bit can cut very deep and has a bearing to guide on the original piece.

Bones · « **Reply #189 on:** July 02, 2005, 02:53:50 am »

Saturday arvo update.

Cool, didn

Bones · « **Reply #190 on:** July 02, 2005, 02:55:27 am »

Saturday arvo update continued

Bones · « **Reply #191 on:** July 02, 2005, 02:56:31 am »

Saturday arvo update continued

Bones · « **Reply #192 on:** July 02, 2005, 02:57:30 am »

Saturday arvo update continued

Bones · « **Reply #193 on:** July 02, 2005, 02:59:05 am »

Saturday arvo update finished.

I started preparing to make the cab base but it was starting to sprinkle so I quickly moved my wood indoors and out of the rain..

I have every intention of doing more tomorrow although the weather may slow me down.

Update finished.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #194 on:** July 02, 2005, 05:14:19 pm »

Quote from: BrokenBones1 on July 02, 2005, 02:53:50 am

Got home ready to immediately start and I might add, with a stupid grin from ear to ear.

THAT is an ear to ear grin? I think you've misinterpreted what "grin" means....do you guys in Oz call that a grin? Here in the states, that's called a "grimace" or "wincing" like you might if you dropped a piece of MDF on your toe like Hulkster!

Oh, and sweet work!

p.s. Dude, fix yer collar, you're all messed up and stuff

Bones · « **Reply #195 on:** July 02, 2005, 06:43:11 pm »

Showing emotion is a sign of weakness. I consciously only allow 15 degrees difference between happiness and sadness.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #196 on:** July 02, 2005, 08:45:54 pm »

Quote from: BrokenBones1 on July 02, 2005, 06:43:11 pm

Showing emotion is a sign of weakness. I consciously only allow 15 degrees difference between happiness and sadness.

* DrewKaree tees up a golf ball, takes his driver, and smacks Bones right in the stones.

Guys, he's right. It may be 17^o, but he's DEFINITELY sad now!

tommy · « **Reply #197 on:** July 02, 2005, 08:46:57 pm »

Somehow i thought he was a black dude, not that theres anything wrong with that.

Bones · « **Reply #198 on:** July 02, 2005, 09:35:48 pm »

Shut up you white honky boys.

Freeplay · « **Reply #199 on:** July 02, 2005, 11:46:15 pm »

Quote from: BrokenBones1 on July 02, 2005, 02:57:30 am

Saturday arvo update continued


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