Author Topic: Pinball Cab 42" LCD Playfield (Read 34332 times)

Kurt · « **on:** January 31, 2010, 08:50:35 pm »

I have been reading this forum for months now working out a design for an arcade cab then got side tracked on building a pinball cab.

Size was built around a widebody lockdown bar and a 42" Sharp Aquos .

Few pics of whats been done so far

LCD test mount, the back is still to be raised another 2"

Hope you like it.

Gorotsuki · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2010, 09:06:04 pm »

Awesome.
I so want to build
one of these.
However the 3 monitor
price tag is holding me up.
Going to be watching this build.
Best of luck.

Santoro · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2010, 09:44:21 pm »

Gonna be nice, looks great already!

bgspot · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2010, 10:14:17 pm »

this is lookin good so far! Wanna build one so bad but i still gotta finish my current project and don't know if i can manage another big project. May end up building a portable one. Anyway keep us posted.

Kurt · « **Reply #4 on:** February 01, 2010, 01:02:46 am »

Thanks guys it's been fun to build so far, its my first project working with wood so im pretty happy with how it's turning out.

Kurt · « **Reply #5 on:** February 01, 2010, 06:44:17 am »

Finished routing the door and attached with lock.

Gamester · « **Reply #6 on:** February 01, 2010, 11:17:53 am »

Welcome to the forums! Looking great! This is my next project.

Would you mind sharing the dimensions of the body?

Also, what do you have planned for the backglass and DMD?

Keep the pictures coming.

wp34 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 01, 2010, 02:12:08 pm »

Looks fantastic so far. I assume that pull-out drawer will be for the computer?

Where did you get your hardware (legs and lockdown bar)?

Kurt · « **Reply #8 on:** February 01, 2010, 07:41:55 pm »

Thanks Guys.

Quote from: Gamester on February 01, 2010, 11:17:53 am

Welcome to the forums! Looking great! This is my next project.

Would you mind sharing the dimensions of the body?

Also, what do you have planned for the backglass and DMD?

Keep the pictures coming.

I'll be sure to post sizes.

I bought a 32" Sharp Aquos for the backbox but my partner ended up stealing it for our bedroom so i need to source another. DMD is a 19" 4:3 LG LCD

Quote from: wp34 on February 01, 2010, 02:12:08 pm

Looks fantastic so far. I assume that pull-out drawer will be for the computer?

Where did you get your hardware (legs and lockdown bar)?

Yeah the draw is for the PC to mount to also makes it easy to remove out of the cab.

Most of the gear was bought through www.pinballlife.com

Kurt · « **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2010, 09:03:57 am »

Started working on a 3d model to help with the backbox design, thought id post it at its current state to help people with the overall cab dimensions. Keep in mind all material is 16mm MDF

Gamester · « **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2010, 10:20:39 am »

Appreciate the post of the model, but unfortunately none of the dimensions are readable, since the forum shrinks embedded images...

You might try attaching the file instead of linking to it, since attachments can have a higher resolution.

I extracted the photobucket URL and looked at it that way, but other, less computer savvy visitors may not figure out that workaround.

versapak · « **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2010, 06:32:53 pm »

Quote from: Gamester on February 02, 2010, 10:20:39 am

Appreciate the post of the model, but unfortunately none of the dimensions are readable, since the forum shrinks embedded images...

You might try attaching the file instead of linking to it, since attachments can have a higher resolution.

I extracted the photobucket URL and looked at it that way, but other, less computer savvy visitors may not figure out that workaround.

Just drag the image into the address bar and it will open it full res.

Kurt · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2010, 07:53:19 pm »

I usually just zoom to 150% with explorer.

Gamester · « **Reply #13 on:** February 03, 2010, 02:40:10 am »

Quote from: versapak on February 02, 2010, 06:32:53 pm

Just drag the image into the address bar and it will open it full res.

Hey, you can teach an old dog new tricks...

Kurt · « **Reply #14 on:** February 06, 2010, 07:52:17 am »

Main peices of the backbox have been cut, also made a router template for the DMD and speakers.

Kurt · « **Reply #15 on:** February 14, 2010, 03:07:34 am »

Did alittle more work on the backbox today, only alittle more to do and its ready for prep.

ivwshane · « **Reply #16 on:** February 14, 2010, 05:20:42 pm »

Damn that's looking good!

drventure · « **Reply #17 on:** February 14, 2010, 05:34:15 pm »

Very Nice. Really making me want to finish my cab so I can start a new project

What will be on the slide out self thinggee? and does it slide out the back? Just for PC access maybe?

Kurt · « **Reply #18 on:** February 14, 2010, 07:22:39 pm »

Thanks

Quote from: drventure on February 14, 2010, 05:34:15 pm

Very Nice. Really making me want to finish my cab so I can start a new project

What will be on the slide out self thinggee? and does it slide out the back? Just for PC access maybe?

The drawer is for the pc parts to be mounted to allowing easy acces and removal.

Gamester · « **Reply #19 on:** February 14, 2010, 07:56:45 pm »

Looking good!

Question: How did you attach the DMD monitor to the wood face?

Kurt · « **Reply #20 on:** February 14, 2010, 08:18:46 pm »

Quote from: Gamester on February 14, 2010, 07:56:45 pm

Looking good!

Question: How did you attach the DMD monitor to the wood face?

The 19" LCD is pushed up against the DMD hole and sinks bellow the backglass into the main cab. I made a wood block that mounts to the LCD that also stops it from falling bellow the reces.

dafelandry · « **Reply #21 on:** February 16, 2010, 07:35:33 pm »

Jesus!! This thing is AMAZING!!

javeryh · « **Reply #22 on:** February 16, 2010, 07:51:56 pm »

Wait, so this thing is going to have 3 monitors?

Looking real good.

Kurt · « **Reply #23 on:** February 19, 2010, 07:11:37 am »

Quote from: dafelandry on February 16, 2010, 07:35:33 pm

Jesus!! This thing is AMAZING!!

Thanks

Quote from: javeryh on February 16, 2010, 07:51:56 pm

Wait, so this thing is going to have 3 monitors?

Looking real good.

Yep 3 LCD's
1x 42" Aquos for the playfield
1x 32" Aquos for the Backglass
1x 19" LG LCD for the DMD

Kurt · « **Reply #24 on:** February 27, 2010, 05:24:18 am »

Started painting some of the panels today and its safe to say never again will i try and attempt piano black its just to hard with a pressue pack can and it was windy as hell with no escaping it.

spray putty

Primer

gloss black

Clear coat is still to go on then ill wait a week for it all to go hard before i start to polish it.

Pinball Wizard · « **Reply #25 on:** February 27, 2010, 11:23:00 am »

Wow, your doing a very thorough job at detail. Thinking everything through fist before just going to wood. Very well built. What software are you going to run on it? Future Pinball?

Malenko · « **Reply #26 on:** February 27, 2010, 11:51:16 am »

most people run visual pinball and future pinball for maximum table count.

Pinball Wizard · « **Reply #27 on:** February 27, 2010, 12:09:38 pm »

I wasn't sure if he had some secret idea for software under his sleeve for pinball. (Something for linux...)

elfman12 · « **Reply #28 on:** February 27, 2010, 03:10:47 pm »

Sweet paint job, Kurt! Very clean. How many coats are on that piece?

BTW, what kind of router edge did you do to the DMD and speaker holes? I'm ready to do mine, but I'm scared to start since there's no undo button in real life! hehe. I was thinking of a rounding bit, but a couple of tests I did the 45deg chamfer looked pretty clean.

Kurt · « **Reply #29 on:** February 27, 2010, 10:13:03 pm »

Pinball wizard: Thanks for the comments, Malenko hit the nail on the head.. Front end ill be running Hyperpin.

Elfman12: Thanks mate, i think i used a cove router bit, not sure i tested afew before i did it on the main peice.

Kurt · « **Reply #30 on:** February 27, 2010, 10:13:56 pm »

Threw in a shelf to hold the 32" display before i pull it apart to glue and fill then it should be ready for priming tonight with any luck..

Quick picture to make sure it all fits. I havent added any mount yet so the monitor will sit straight once i have them and glass in.

elfman12 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 27, 2010, 10:59:45 pm »

Thanks, that backbox is going to be super sweet. Great fit and didn't have to de-case!

Kurt · « **Reply #32 on:** February 28, 2010, 05:40:46 am »

It doesnt look super sweet at the moment it's covered in polly filler.

I built the box to fit around the tv so i ddnt have to de-case it more protective that way i guessed.

elfman12 · « **Reply #33 on:** February 28, 2010, 09:58:48 am »

Yeah, I'm starting the sanding on mine now and there's putty all over. But as soon as the primer goes on, it'll be gone! hehe

Kurt · « **Reply #34 on:** February 28, 2010, 10:41:45 pm »

Got alittle bored while waiting for the backbox to dry so i started the backplate and glass retainer.

Getting a pretty good reflection considering its covered in dust and still needs a 1200 sanding and polish.

Hopefully have the backbox 80% completed this arvo just waiting on fans and grills to turn up and throw some glass in there.

DMD test, couldnt resist

Tarman · « **Reply #35 on:** March 02, 2010, 11:34:57 am »

OH MY GOODNESS! Fantastic!!!

Kurt · « **Reply #36 on:** March 03, 2010, 02:14:09 am »

Quote from: Tarman on March 02, 2010, 11:34:57 am

OH MY GOODNESS! Fantastic!!!

Thanks

Received my 120mm Fans with red LED's and grills today so i can finish up the backbox and move onto spraying the main cab.. I can slowly see the finish line then onto wiring it all up my least favourite job..

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #37 on:** March 03, 2010, 08:54:51 am »

Aww man, every time I come on here I see these great projects. I gonna have to make one of these sometime ....

Looks stunning btw!

Kurt · « **Reply #38 on:** March 03, 2010, 09:11:19 pm »

Quote from: SpaceHedgehog on March 03, 2010, 08:54:51 am

Aww man, every time I come on here I see these great projects. I gonna have to make one of these sometime ....

Looks stunning btw!

Thanks mate back at ya, ive been watching your viewlix build since it started and it's something id love to build.

Kurt · « **Reply #39 on:** March 08, 2010, 12:17:08 am »

Finally got around to mounting the playfield with the correct depth before i pull it all apart.


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