CNC made wall mount jukebox made out of 1/2" plexi.

[Barry Barcrest]

I think you need to offer a 17" and a 15" screen version. I would be up for one of these McCoy, hook up with me on MSN for a chat.

[squirrellydw]

I would be interested in at least 1, maybe 2 or 3 since I have a few friends that are getting ready to build a jukebox.  Couple questions?

1. How did you mount the screen?
2. Could you make it so it just holds the monitor and NOT the computer?  Just the top half.
3. How do you get to the inside incase you need to fix/replace something?
4. The screen you used, is it like this one?  If so I have this same one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180264222548&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008

[leapinlew]

I think you need to offer a 17" and a 15" screen version. I would be up for one of these McCoy, hook up with me on MSN for a chat.

Totally agree... I would make a limited run with a 15" and 17" openings and call it done. If you even attempt to customize, it'll be a big pain in the ass. People will have to expect to do a little BYO.

[MinerAl]

Very nice job!

With the clear plexi, you could do some neat effects with painting the inside.  Mirror finish, tinting, even marquee style art.

Sweet work.

[mccoy178]

I would be interested in at least 1, maybe 2 or 3 since I have a few friends that are getting ready to build a jukebox.  Couple questions?

1. How did you mount the screen?
2. Could you make it so it just holds the monitor and NOT the computer?  Just the top half.
3. How do you get to the inside incase you need to fix/replace something?
4. The screen you used, is it like this one?  If so I have this same one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180264222548&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008

1.  He used a tap and die set.  We made the case at the shop then he finished it on his own time.
2.  That would be quite easy.  It's customizing it to the monitor that is the bear. 
3.  The mdf back screwed on by the same tap and die method.  I personally would add small blocks of plexi to the sides where the holes could be drilled to avoid cracking the sides.
4.  It did look exactly like that one.  He purchased it, but we did decase it and it had that front on it.  I have the 15" version from the popular thread in the jukebox forum that I could customize it for as well.

If I do this, it will be for the standard 15" and 17" monitors mentioned above with an extra 1/8" bevel all the way around the inside to compensate for the touchscreen wires.  Anyone who has had one of these monitors understands what I am talking about.

Very nice job!

With the clear plexi, you could do some neat effects with painting the inside.  Mirror finish, tinting, even marquee style art.

Sweet work.

Thanks!

I think you need to offer a 17" and a 15" screen version. I would be up for one of these McCoy, hook up with me on MSN for a chat.

Totally agree... I would make a limited run with a 15" and 17" openings and call it done. If you even attempt to customize, it'll be a big pain in the ass. People will have to expect to do a little BYO.

I agree completely.  The one thing I could do is add button holes for various things in random spots.  It wouldn't be hard for me to mock one of these up in sketchup and leave it up to the buyer to add where they would like additional holes.  It doesn't take long to tweak the original, it's just that multiple changes can be a pain.  If it is being made out of mdf, then byo isn't that bad, but with plexi, people seam timid.

I think you need to offer a 17" and a 15" screen version. I would be up for one of these McCoy, hook up with me on MSN for a chat.

I'll hook it up.

I thought it was good, but it is too small for a normal sized motherboard/power source, etc...

Hell with the standard sized mobo's! Make'em do it right - with a small mobo. I wouldn't want to see it much bigger.

I agree.  My buddy did link me to the parts he used, but they were stupid expensive.

[leapinlew]

I thought it was good, but it is too small for a normal sized motherboard/power source, etc...

Hell with the standard sized mobo's! Make'em do it right - with a small mobo. I wouldn't want to see it much bigger.

I agree.  My buddy did link me to the parts he used, but they were stupid expensive.

My plan would be to use a laptop. Freebox doesn't need a ton of horsepower.

[squirrellydw]

I would be up for one with just the top half if you are willing to do it.  I am pretty sure the monitor you used and mine are the same size.  I would want plexi, I kinda like it painted black.

[myntik1]

McCoy hook it up. I was trying to find someone with a cnc machine in my area to cut a couple of cabinets for jukes but this works out better.  I need at least 2, one for a stag party prize and the other for a charity donation (sans music).

[Barry Barcrest]

I was thinking about this some more the past few days....

Ideally you need to be offering complete or almost complete systems.... Reason i am saying this is beacause of the different mounting holes and sizes of the screens. Motherboards are ok because the mounting holes are pretty standard and you could copy a standard chasis mounting plate to get all the screw holes lined up for mb installation but it's the different screens that would be the big problem. Even PC Power supplies have a standard mounting system so you could have the holes marked out for that too.

This is why i say you should offer them with the screen installed already, i know that puts the cost up if people already have a screen but for most people it will be a lot easier if the screen is already installed as these do not have standard mounting holes.

Any thoughts on this...

BTW I would want it in clear perspex so i could just install a PC an some lighting and it would be good to go.

[leapinlew]

I was thinking about this some more the past few days....

Ideally you need to be offering complete or almost complete systems.... Reason i am saying this is beacause of the different mounting holes and sizes of the screens. Motherboards are ok because the mounting holes are pretty standard and you could copy a standard chasis mounting plate to get all the screw holes lined up for mb installation but it's the different screens that would be the big problem. Even PC Power supplies have a standard mounting system so you could have the holes marked out for that too.

This is why i say you should offer them with the screen installed already, i know that puts the cost up if people already have a screen but for most people it will be a lot easier if the screen is already installed as these do not have standard mounting holes.

Any thoughts on this...

BTW I would want it in clear perspex so i could just install a PC an some lighting and it would be good to go.

Good points Barry. Screen installed already is a winner of an idea. Don't worry about the motherboard hookups. It's not hard to install some stand offs and be done.

[mccoy178]

Bah, I'm not looking for all that.  Barry, I'll hit you up Sunday or Monday about what you are looking for, but I'm not looking to invest into this that heavily.

[squirrellydw]

so any chance on making just the top half out of plexi and how much it might cost?  And what are you thinking price wise for the full version in plexi?  For the full version I would like to use full size components.

[mccoy178]

Let me price out the cost of the plexi.  I'll have an answer by Monday.

[mccoy178]

Well, the pricing is rather crazy for the plexi:

2' x 4' x 1/2" sheet of Acrylic
Shipping is $17.13
4' x 8' x 1/2" sheet of Acrylic
Shipping would have to be done by motor freight, making the difference in savings insignificant.

[BASS!]

There has got to be a plastics company that can fab some sheets for less then that near you. The price of those is crazy, and not to mention that your gonna pay a buttload just to ship those to ya.

[Pik4chu]

Well, the pricing is rather crazy for the plexi:

2' x 4' x 1/2" sheet of Acrylic
Shipping is $17.13
4' x 8' x 1/2" sheet of Acrylic
Shipping would have to be done by motor freight, making the difference in savings insignificant.

this is a little bit cheaper http://www.mcmaster.com/itm/find.ASP?tab=find&context=psrchDtlLink&fasttrack=False&searchstring=8560K247  Not a lot but its still less.  Perhaps consier seperate pieces, usually the larger the single piece is more expensive when you get to that kind of scale...

also for the larger this is acutally a good deal cheaper http://www.mcmaster.com/itm/find.ASP?tab=find&context=psrchDtlLink&fasttrack=False&searchstring=8560K249 no clue on shipping for that one though.

[mountain]

Ben, I think 1/2" is a little overkill for this application. 1/4" should be plenty rigid enough for this size of a project, and cheaper. With the smooth cut that the CNC will provide, once the side pieces are bonded to the face, it will be transparent. This would allow a stiffening piece in the middle if needed and may add to the overall look anyway.

[Barry Barcrest]

Bah, I'm not looking for all that.  Barry, I'll hit you up Sunday or Monday about what you are looking for, but I'm not looking to invest into this that heavily.

Well you could make them to order so you wouldn't be out of pocket. Just a thought, i am only saying this because i can see mounting the screen will be an issue for most if they do not get the exact same screen you make the front panel for... 

[mccoy178]

I agree, but I guess I'm thinking it will be for the same touchscreens talked about in the jukebox section.  That guy has a million of them.  I'm comptemplating making about a half dozen and seeing where they are at interest wise.  It appears that there is certainly some interest in this.  I will make an mdf one over the next day or two and see what interest that brings.

[billpa]

I'd be interested in a kit...mdf or plexi doesnt really matter to me. Although I would agree with mountain on the thickness of the plexi. 1/4" should be fine for this application and would cut the price roughly in half. I used to build small aquariums out of acrylic and 1/4" worked fine for them. The seams were under a lot more pressure than what I would assume a juke, like the one you built, would have.

[myntik1]

I'm sure the shipping is going to be the killer.  Is there a lighter material than mdf that we could use.

Also, just because were still in the wish list phase:

could a couple of slots be cut in the side for vents and to add a usb port and rca jacks.

[newtrix]

I'm interested to see your prototype.  I may be interested as well.  I'd minimize extra holes for this and that, esp if were talking about MDF.  I'd want to decide speaker size and placement RCA ports etc. and cut them myself.  Of course seeing your work I'm interested in seeing what you come up with.

[mccoy178]

I just had a thought that I could countersink areas on the sides by a 1/4" or even 3/8" to create "pockets" that would be easy to cut when adding ones own holes.  It shouldn't affect performance of what the sides do.  I am of course talking about the mdf.  I am going over to Columbus tomorrow, so I may try to pick up some plexi scraps at the plastic store for experimenting.

[squirrellydw]

any update on this?

[mccoy178]

I'm a little behind on a couple of things.  I have purchased material for cutting, I just need to find the time.

[edge]

mccoy,
If you do end up doing this, I would be interested in 3 kits.

Hope all is progressing well.

[shardian]

Long overdue for a bump!

Any interest McCoy?

[Epyx]

Very cool, btw what does one of these CNC Shopbots cost?

EDIT: LOL NM...just found the "Buddy" smallest one and it's price tag...suffice it to say no way in hell I could swing that lol.

[Shortbus]

Very Cool Man, and your boy coming home From Iraq, glad he's safe, all I thought about over there was beer & sex,oh, and vaporizing hodgie... but this was prior to my mame addiction.....Not sure your marital status, but how does one get the 'wifey-poo' to agree to the purchase of a shopbot ? I want one, just can't sell it man, just can't sell it. Your a lucky dog...

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