My first project, a travel Control Panel arcade.

[WaRpEd]

Great work!
when you transport your cp does the barrel lock keep the top secure enough ? and are there going to be handles.
I'm envious I still haven't been able to finish my upright cab YET.

[JonnyBoy]

Wow, a resurgence of interest!

Ironically, I'm just getting back into the build to tie up the loose ends. I currently finished installing the spinner but can't seem to get the darn thing to work as a mouse. I haven't tested it in MAME, is it busted?

I also ordered a cluster of superbrights to light the ball. I already tapped into my power supply using passthrough molex connectors that came with my fans. Those leads are tiny, I'll tell you what.

I'll get a few update pictures when I can. And that instruction card. Thanks for the kind words.

[JonnyBoy]

Also, WaRpEd. I do have chest handles on the side, both capable of holding 60 pounds. The barrel lock is very very sturdy.

[ArcadEd]

JohnnyBoy,

Great work buddy.  I was just going through my PMs and cleaning them up.   I found this thread and noticed I never got a chance to pop in here.  I'm glad it worked out so well.  Looks great man.

Ed

[Kremmit]

Wow, a resurgence of interest!

Ironically, I'm just getting back into the build to tie up the loose ends. I currently finished installing the spinner but can't seem to get the darn thing to work as a mouse. I haven't tested it in MAME, is it busted?

If it doesn't work in Windows, it won't be working in MAME.  Did you get the TurboTwist?  Which mouse axis are you using?  Does Windows recognize it when you plug it in?

[JonnyBoy]

[JonnyBoy]

Bump for possible ego stroke?

[DEVz]

The final product looks GREAT.  Looks like a magazine picture of some new premium retail offering.  Very professional!

[JonnyBoy]

I love your project, I'm trying to design mine right now (well, have been for the past year or more!) and I'm definitely going with the portable all-in-one idea.  So far yours looks totally awesome!  I imagine now that you have it working you probably haven't put much effort into the last 3 things you wanted to do because yuo're too busy playin it!

Could you tell me the dimensions of your entire box?  I'm specifically interested in the depth at each end (front/back).  Also, how much does the complete unit weight?

And how about posting that instruction card 

Nice work!

A few questions which I forgot to answer, hopefully the people who posted will check back.

The finished dimensions are about 30 inches wide, 10 tall, and 15 deep. It's a heavy sucker too, tipping the scale at around 75 pounds.

[JonnyBoy]

JohnnyBoy,

Great work buddy.  I was just going through my PMs and cleaning them up.   I found this thread and noticed I never got a chance to pop in here.  I'm glad it worked out so well.  Looks great man.

Ed

Good to hear from you. How is arcadeinabox doing? I visit your website frequently to check out the new options and get ideas for my next portable build.

[JonnyBoy]

Well, this thread is pretty damn old, but I just thought I'd update you guys. I am now a student at the University of Cincinnati, and I am studying product design. This project, and this website basically got me in. Even though I don't work much with arcade machines anymore, the lessons I learned in aesthetics and ergonomics relating to my project have proven invaluable. I'm going places.

[mccoy178]

Are you going to the game this weekend?

[Wiibound]

aw.. I wish my many years spent in college were actually worth something... I should have thought of what you did... would have saved me a lot of heartache
nice box