The NEW Build Your Own Arcade Controls
Main => Project Announcements => Topic started by: brucelee00 on January 17, 2014, 08:32:02 pm
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Hey, you guys! :)
I just wanted to start off by saying I have been a member of the forums for a couple years now,
mostly a lurker... researching, learning, and watching everyone's amazing builds! I am very new to woodworking with only recently
building a pedestal cabinet with a buddy of mine. I'll have to post that build sometime in a new thread. I've always been interested
in woodworking and working with my hands so arcade building as a hobby is my outlet. I also want to give a huge Thank You! to
Knievel, and everyone on the forums who has helped me directly through email and just documenting their awesome builds so thoroughly
that it's giving a beginner like be a great foundation to start building.
The Goonies Cabinet design is a combination of the Famed Woody by Knievel, The Magneto Cabinet by edekoning, and Maximus Revolution Control Panel.
Here are some Google SketchUp Images of the design; it will house a 24" monitor. Side note: I am not the greatest with SketchUP, but have been learning so the only thing
that is not actually going in the final build is the CP since I had a hard time making it in SketchUp.
(http://i.imgur.com/pVA9MHG.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/iRz4dNL.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/8x6n8Vq.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/OAeygWO.jpg)
I did have the CP printed by Brad aka Lucian045 here on the forums and at the Hyperspin forums so big shout out to Brad for his services
the prints I have had done are awesome! and he was pleasure to work with. In fact, I will be using him to print out the rest of the graphics for
this build and any future builds.
Here is some ideas of what I am thinking of doing for the side art I hae a lot of ideas, but would like to incorporate this artwork into the side art
along with anything I come up with or anything you guys suggest???
(http://i.imgur.com/VZ9xmDm.jpg)
T-molding and colors of the cab that won't be covered in graphics haven't been decided yet so I am open to everyone's input.
I will try to post what I can on the details of this build so stay tuned! and Thank you for your interest in this build.
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Subb'd.
I love the acknowledgements. Nice to see props given they way you've done. Also kinda fun picking out the design bits that go with each lineage.
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great build plans so far. Funny thing is, there is a goonies discussion thread on the forums going on right now
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,137071.msg1415555.html (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,137071.msg1415555.html)
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You'll have to change the Windows startup sound to a sample of "Heeyyy yooooou guuuyyyyyssssss!"
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I guess you're going with Hyperspin as the frontend? If not, there's already a pretty snazzy Goonies theme available for GameEx:
(http://www.gameex.com/themes/image1/The%20Goonies.jpg)
:cheers:
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:applaud:
Subscribed. Looking forward to your progress.
Take plenty of pics along the way.
:cheers:
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Get some samples of t-molding to test it out when you get to that point. But, I'll bet gold would fit great with the theme.
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looking great, will keep an eye on its porgress
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For the sideart- I suggest moving the Goonie groupshot higher up. Judging from the controlpanel, you seem to have coins, jewelry graphics that could cover up the bottom part.
Otherwise a nice theme!
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Thank you everyone for all the comments appreciate any and all feedback :) My apologies for getting back to this thread so late. The build progress has been slow due to weather and being fairly new to woodworking so lots of the thinking, trial and error and a lot of redoing, but will post pics as I remember to take them :) @emphatic I've never thought of using gameex, but I might as that theme is very fitting :) I did have a question for everyone I am wanting to do RGBs and am considering doing translucent IL as oppose to the milky white ones what are your guys thoughts ?
Here are some random photos of the CP Work (http://i.imgur.com/CzN9XlE.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/PDojTZR.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/xz6Fz77.jpg)
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Thank you everyone for all the comments appreciate any and all feedback :) My apologies for getting back to this thread so late. The build progress has been slow due to weather and being fairly new to woodworking so lots of the thinking, trial and error and a lot of redoing, but will post pics as I remember to take them :) @emphatic I've never thought of using gameex, but I might as that theme is very fitting :) I did have a question for everyone I am wanting to do RGBs and am considering doing translucent IL as oppose to the milky white ones what are your guys thoughts ?
Buy one of each and test it
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Thank you everyone for all the comments appreciate any and all feedback :) My apologies for getting back to this thread so late. The build progress has been slow due to weather and being fairly new to woodworking so lots of the thinking, trial and error and a lot of redoing, but will post pics as I remember to take them :) @emphatic I've never thought of using gameex, but I might as that theme is very fitting :) I did have a question for everyone I am wanting to do RGBs and am considering doing translucent IL as oppose to the milky white ones what are your guys thoughts ?
Buy one of each and test it
I do have one of each :cheers:, I guess I should wait till I apply the art to the CP just curious what the thoughts were out there :)
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Thank you everyone for all the comments appreciate any and all feedback :) My apologies for getting back to this thread so late. The build progress has been slow due to weather and being fairly new to woodworking so lots of the thinking, trial and error and a lot of redoing, but will post pics as I remember to take them :) @emphatic I've never thought of using gameex, but I might as that theme is very fitting :) I did have a question for everyone I am wanting to do RGBs and am considering doing translucent IL as oppose to the milky white ones what are your guys thoughts ?
Buy one of each and test it
I do have one of each :cheers:, I guess I should wait till I apply the art to the CP just curious what the thoughts were out there :)
I have clear translucent IL pushbuttons and the milky white one from groovygamer
I suspect the translucent buttons will yield the results i'm looking for. To be fair, I have yet to light up either though.
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Extremely jealous that your drill press is deep enough to do a CP. I've only got a little benchtop drill press and max depth is about 5". :hissy:
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Extremely jealous that your drill press is deep enough to do a CP. I've only got a little benchtop drill press and max depth is about 5". :hissy:
I wish I had it in my garage too. It's actually my buddies elevator shop that he's a manager at and was lucky enough to be able to use it when I needed to :)
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A little bit of progress on the CP Box had some :banghead: moments, but managed to get through it. Will have some sanding and slight bondo work ahead ::)
(http://i.imgur.com/0XQQnPu.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/ji7lu9b.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/ha2zwm7.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/bw230kw.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/ulkfBVX.jpg)
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Here is a small update on the CP build... Still need to armor the mdf, sand, prime, sand, and paint.
(http://i.imgur.com/pmw4RjE.jpg?1) (http://i.imgur.com/4AwSwHN.jpg?1) (http://i.imgur.com/2ywR6ZF.jpg?1)
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very nice control panel, On a side note You have some very nice tools, at the least I could do with some clamps like those.
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Looking sweet! I'm starting a build thread next week and look forward to following this one.
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Looking sweet! I'm starting a build thread next week and look forward to following this one.
Thank you! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with :cheers:
very nice control panel, On a side note You have some very nice tools, at the least I could do with some clamps like those.
Thank you! The Irwin clamps are pretty good.
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Hey guys, I need some feedback on the artwork for the bottom front of my cab and a paint color for the areas that aren't going to be covered in vinyl. I am trying to keep it somewhat simple so I did a really quick and dirty mock up of what I am thinking of doing. What are your thoughts ? 1st option of the image below is shrunk down to exact scale so there isn't any cut off, but extended the gold. Second option is kept larger, but had to layer the gold so its not exactly as it was pulled from the dvd cover. Lastly, the 3rd option is enlarged to scale to fill the full base of the cab, but obvious there will be some cut off with the coin door. I was thinking of throwing some type of wood planks texture behind the art I have or cave type structures or it can be kept plain with just the painted cab. What are your thoughts on a dark brown paint for the areas not covered in vinyl ? Note areas most likely not covered in vinyl will be base of control panel, screen bezel(undecided, but most likely no art), and just under the marquee where the speakers are. Also, I am thinking of doing gold t-molding as someone has suggested earlier in the thread. Thanks for the feedback!
(http://i.imgur.com/XX4bM6B.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/HqZT2Yz.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/7w2bvK0.jpg)
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I like option 2 the best. Visually it creates a nice filled base.
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I like option 2 the best. Visually it creates a nice filled base.
Agree but let the hat not touch the coin door.
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(http://i.imgur.com/ji7lu9b.jpg)
MMMmmmm Festool Pron! :applaud:
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Thank you for the input guys. I'll mess around with it a bit more just trying to think of what kinda of texture I should use behind it and for the rest of the front of the cab if any ?? @Unstupid the Festool Domino is certainly a nice tool, but a bit pricey as is all of Festools stuff...
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:dunno
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Heyyy youuu guys,
Here is a rough rough rough draft of what i am thinking for the sides my photoshop skills are basic, but i converted a lot of images to the best of my ability to a drew struzan style look. The arrangement of the images are not close in anyway to final at all, but curious as to the talented or general thought on what to do. In till i find a graphic artist to take on the project I'll keep chugging along. Also, thinking of putting burnt map edges all around taken from the goonies map etc... let me know what you think? Again this is a dirty rough draft and from someone with basic skills... thanks for your thoughts and opinion.
(http://i.imgur.com/LpOj8VU.jpg)
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Here are some pictures of most of the pieces cut out for this build. I did have them cut out for a while, but failed to take some pictures. I did use the Festool Domino for most of the joinery. Just so you know this is my second build/ first upright of anything ever and had some hick ups here and there on with the speaker piece that holds the marquee, so it'll be interesting to see what I'll need to do to fix it. It's currently glued up and clamped in the garage and let me tell you the glue up with all those dominos was a pain. Not sure if I over killed it on the amount I used, but that's what it felt like each piece needed... Anyways... here's to all that it went well :cheers: I will definitely have some bondo and some sanding work ahead to touch up a few things.
Here are the side pieces with all the joinery cut out with domino
(http://i.imgur.com/luPdQ5d.jpg)
Here is the monitor bezel front and back with a space for the light bar sensor.
(http://i.imgur.com/6fiQ11Z.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/KrQeGwD.jpg)
Top back where venting fans will go
(http://i.imgur.com/XKgkKbf.jpg)
Front and back views of the speaker/ marquee board
(http://i.imgur.com/BMezdEj.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/neXZPam.jpg)
Coin door
(http://i.imgur.com/wouOMfs.jpg)
Base support
(http://i.imgur.com/rWkJNSS.jpg)
back bottom where the inlet power switch will go
(http://i.imgur.com/eN3Q5xM.jpg)
back middle 2 exhaust holes for where the PC components will reside forget to take pic of the other piece that connects into it
(http://i.imgur.com/aqWTyzi.jpg)
a box full of dominos for good measure
(http://i.imgur.com/8wyNrhP.jpg)
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I'm not normally a big fan of the MK (aircraft carrier) consoles, but yours has
challenged changed my mind
Love the artwork - definitely waiting with baited breath on your next updates :applaud:
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Thank you! I'm glad I was the one to change your mind ;D You'll be surprised though I kept the CP as compact as I could so IMO I think it fits the cab fairly well.
I'm not normally a big fan of the MK (aircraft carrier) consoles, but yours has challenged changed my mind
Love the artwork - definitely waiting with baited breath on your next updates :applaud:
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Things has been moving a little slowly, but here is a little update. I was thinking of doing a textured black paint for the whole screen bezel directly on the wood then everything else will be in a very dark brown if I can find one in spray paint. Love to hear your thoughts on painting the exposed areas brown because I like the idea someone mentioned earlier to do gold t-molding. Thanks!
Cut the Lexan
(http://i.imgur.com/5ppH0zK.jpg)
Still have to work on the back top and bottom hinged panel doors, but here is a mock up before I prime it
(http://i.imgur.com/5k1j0wm.jpg)
First layer of primer not sure how many I'll do since most of the arcade will be covered in vinyl.
(http://i.imgur.com/yWY4k55.jpg)
Side profile with the CP on
(http://i.imgur.com/KSo7iHV.jpg)
Another photo with the CP for mock up
(http://i.imgur.com/3kbD40b.jpg)
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I definitely like your theme!
Here is a sign that is in front of goonie house in Astoria, Oregon
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Here is the house (cropped to remove my daughter from pic)
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@heyyouguys awesome pictures I hope I can visit there one day :)
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I applied the cp artwork today and put the t molding on and now I'm wondering if I should go clear buttons or the milky white buttons for RGB buttons ? Thanks!
(http://i.imgur.com/pl6fLxV.jpg)
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I'd use the white ones, as the cp art is already colorful enough. IMHO the clear ones look too dark when not lit.
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Agreed go with white and if their was a way to make them look dirty I think it would match your awesome artwork !
Did you do it yourself ?
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I'd use the white ones, as the cp art is already colorful enough. IMHO the clear ones look too dark when not lit.
The picture isn't the greatest representation, but I see what you are saying. The friend whom which I am building this for wants to go with the clear the idea being once lit with the RGB cycling through will give it a jewels type effect. Thank you for the input.
Agreed go with white and if their was a way to make them look dirty I think it would match your awesome artwork !
Did you do it yourself ?
Thank you! The artwork was created for me with a lot of thought on what on wanted included so somewhat of a collaborative effort, but the artist did a great job.
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Hey Guys! Small little update cab is pretty much painted side artwork is almost finished. Still waiting for all the buttons, and hardware to come in, but here are some pictures :cheers:
(http://i.imgur.com/WMr6Qca.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/fRqe356.jpg?1)
Here is the coin door artwork a real working coin door will be in the center
(http://i.imgur.com/iCT1qHV.jpg?1)
And here is the marquee
(http://i.imgur.com/wteBv86.jpg?1)
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Looking great so far! Before I read the comment about using the translucent buttons, I was thinking in my head that, when lit, they'd look like sparkling gems, so, for what it's worth, I'd vote for translucent. Sure, they might be a little dark when unlit, but with an attract mode or when playing, they'll look awesome, I'd think. /$.02
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I applaud you, sir. :cheers:
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Looking great so far! Before I read the comment about using the translucent buttons, I was thinking in my head that, when lit, they'd look like sparkling gems, so, for what it's worth, I'd vote for translucent. Sure, they might be a little dark when unlit, but with an attract mode or when playing, they'll look awesome, I'd think. /$.02
I actually agree with this sentiment. :cheers:
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Thank you! appreciate the feedback guys :cheers:
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Gold trim looks sharp.. nice build my only comment with the pinball buttons on the side. you may want to try resting you your palm on the CP to see if its comfortable and feels natural. Its the buttons are too far from the top it may not feel great.
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Gold trim looks sharp.. nice build my only comment with the pinball buttons on the side. you may want to try resting you your palm on the CP to see if its comfortable and feels natural. Its the buttons are too far from the top it may not feel great.
Thank you! The pinball buttons on the side are at a standard placement that most pinball machines would have and the front buttons are comfortable too I just think the picture is not the most representative of this.
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Hey Guys! Here is a little update... I have had a few hiccups here and there, but all is moving along albeit a little slowly even though I couldn't get things as good as I wanted. Here is a little surprise I was going to wait for at the end of the build, but couldn't resist. The monitor bracket was CNC by mameman on the hyperspin forums who is a really nice guy and great to work with also a big shout out to jahilton2002 for the idea as he uses space invaders as his trademark monitor brackets. Thank you for the inspiration.
If you're familiar with The Goonies movie this is the open skull at the start of the movie
(http://i.imgur.com/Ql2Ccjx.jpg)
Here is is painted
(http://i.imgur.com/vvsbDe9.jpg?1)
Here is the side artwork for the cab completed.
(http://i.imgur.com/Fe4CsCp.jpg)
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Looks good! :applaud: :applaud:
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Awesome build :)
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That all looks great! Look at you kids, with your trademark monitor brackets everywhere... All I have is my patented "Malenko Mount". ;)
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I love the side art, the way they hang from the top part. Awesome.
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[nudge] :bump- time for an update! :pics
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Hey YOuu Guyyss! Sorry for the delay on pictures. The build has been completed for awhile now, just haven't been able to take pictures.... here are some pictures although not great I figured it was sill worth throwing up, but not as good as seeing it in person. Anyways enjoy! :cheers:
(http://i.imgur.com/KBIMnZe.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9gTrm1w.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/cxFuSsi.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ebcoCV5.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/LD6pJTP.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/xBzv9KE.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/1QnG7Wo.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/wpqx8D4.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/nIXM1dP.jpg)
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Congrats on getting it finished! I love almost everything about this cab :applaud: Great artwork. I may have missed something but what's the reason for the big gap between the monitor and the CP?
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Congrats on getting it finished! I love almost everything about this cab :applaud: Great artwork. I may have missed something but what's the reason for the big gap between the monitor and the CP?
I was going to ask the same question! The cab looks good other then that. Might wanna rethink that bezel.
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I gotta agree with the other comments... the CP is gorgeous, the sideart is amazing, love the cab but that monitor/bezel layout looks out of place. You may want to reposition it altogether, or at the very least print more art to fill that space because it detracts from the rest of the build that looks fantastic.
Definitely one of the best artwork themes that I've seen!
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Hey Guys,
Thanks for the feedback. The intention was to fill the bezel with a graphic to carry the theme from the rest of the cab, but my buddy ran out of funds so as of right now it's been put on hold... not sure for good, but we'll see what he wants to do. As far as the larger bezel below the screen well... a lot of thought went into that and the screen is actually positioned in the optimal position, too low and it would not have been in a great position both standing or sitting. Remember this is a 24 widescreen monitor so really not matter how you position it there is going to be a lot of exposed bezel especially if you want it in what I believe to be the optimal position. The alternative would be to do what was done on the woody cab which is to put a strip a of wood to give it that smaller lower half bezel, but in all honestly it was easier to do it this way and again the original intention was to fill it with a graphic. However, glad everyone enjoys it other then the large bezel. :)
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Holy ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---, amazing job all around bro.
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I whipped this up to present to my buddy to see if he would be interested in adding bezel artwork for the cab. What do you guys think with or without instruction cards ?
(http://i.imgur.com/vKuFxeB.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/LiTCtrE.jpg)
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I really think you should try to move the monitor closer to the center.
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I really think you should try to move the monitor closer to the center.
This is a tough one. I was going to say, "I recommend replacing it with a CRT", but in looking at the profile, that's nearly impossible. Any change of rebuilding the rear, so that there's an angled 'jut-out' to support a 4:3 ratio CRT?
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Put in a larger monitor vertically or find a 4:3 LCD. :dunno Can always be done when funds return.
Other than that, very cool looking cab. :cheers:
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I really think you should try to move the monitor closer to the center.
This is a tough one. I was going to say, "I recommend replacing it with a CRT", but in looking at the profile, that's nearly impossible. Any change of rebuilding the rear, so that there's an angled 'jut-out' to support a 4:3 ratio CRT?
Yeah, a 21 inch Syncmaster would look so much better in there. The monitor placement/look kills it for me. I know it's easier to find 16:10 monitors, but if you're going to use one, change the proportions of the cab to be cleaner. Dave does a good job of that on his builds.
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Yeah, a 21 inch Syncmaster would look so much better in there.
:applaud:
ABSOLUTELY.
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This entire project is ruined by that monitor. It has to go. Pull out the credit card, go to Wal-Mart, get a 32" LCD for $200, and slap it in there vertically. Don't think. Just do it. Now.
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This entire project is ruined by that monitor. It has to go. Pull out the credit card, go to Wal-Mart, get a 32" LCD for $200, and slap it in there vertically. Don't think. Just do it. Now.
PBJ doesn't get a lot of credit from a lot of people here, but this is actually closer to what I was originally thinking... The monitor being used and the placement of it is ... bad.
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Goonies never say die!
Color me green, because I'm jealous. Great work, sir!
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This entire project is ruined by that monitor. It has to go. Pull out the credit card, go to Wal-Mart, get a 32" LCD for $200, and slap it in there vertically. Don't think. Just do it. Now.
I don't agree! This cabinet style is for 4:3 LCD monitors only. And also the biggest motherf***** you can get hold of, like the 21,3" Samsung 213T. A widescreen monitor will ALWAYS leave a large empty space either vertically or horizontally. I love this build, but I don't like this cabinet style at all just because of the looooong monitor area. It's poorly designed that way. I would ditch the widescreen monitor and get hold of a bad ass 4:3 monitor!
But you can always rent out some space for advertising:
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=136713.0;attach=317929)
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This entire project is ruined by that monitor. It has to go. Pull out the credit card, go to Wal-Mart, get a 32" LCD for $200, and slap it in there vertically. Don't think. Just do it. Now.
I don't agree! This cabinet style is for 4:3 LCD monitors only. And also the biggest motherf***** you can get hold of, like the 21,3" Samsung 213T. A widescreen monitor will ALWAYS leave a large empty space either vertically or horizontally. I love this build, but I don't like this cabinet style at all just because of the looooong monitor area. It's poorly designed that way. I would ditch the widescreen monitor and get hold of a bad ass 4:3 monitor!
But you can always rent out some space for advertising:
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=136713.0;attach=317929)
Agreed. Even with graphics and stuff, that space is way too big.
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I had such high hopes for this build... That monitor just don't work with this cab! Remember, you have to design your cab around the monitor!
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Looks great except the monitor, I would try and find a 32" as suggested. And love the gold trim...
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I get all the comments about the monitor... but it's one of those things where you have to see and play it in person to get why it's placed where it is. Needless to say there is no way to move the monitor placement its glued and joined with dominos, there is no going back at this point.. it would be way too costly. As for as the monitor, it's a quality asus monitor for the money and it's what my buddy had available to use and didn't want to shell out any money for anything else. Thanks for the feedback glad some of you like and for those that don't just be glad it's not in your home haha :cheers:
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It's like a pretty girl with short hair. :embarassed:
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It's like a pretty girl with short hair. :embarassed:
haha I don't discriminate ;)
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Function over form every time - if the screen works at that angle for your height then it's perfect.
That being said - it does look a little imbalanced so you could use that space to put an instruction panel, or if you're not sick of wiring up electronics, a smaller monitor showing controls or a marquee of the game being played.
And what's wrong with girls with short hair? Bad memories from time spent at all-boys school? >:D
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just curious as i have another build in the work for myself as to what monitor is recommended? it's a thinner profile cab so crt won't work. Not sure i get why the 32" vertical ? and are there any newer 4:3 options or whats the suggested monitor for uprights that's non crt. I would like something that is reasonably priced, good picture, and good response time... what are the suggested options ??
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No. 4:3 is pretty much dead.
He said the 32" because a 32" 16:9 on end would fill the available space.
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The only 21" LCD I've tried is the samsung 21.3" one and while the picture is good the lag is horrible. I think there is a Dell one of a similar size which OND is using in his futuristic cab which may be better in that regard.
If you go to 19 or 20" there are more options but other peeps here can probably give you advice on the best ones out there.
The thing is - peeps seem to be more against the positioning of the monitor than the actual monitor itself as it looks a bit high where it is.
Have a look at the MVC 2.0 cab if you want to see the benefit of a large monitor in vertical mode.
I think your Goonies cab rocks though. The artwork is some of the best I've seen and really suits it. This is one of the cabs that I've been following from the start and it looks pretty sweet :cheers:
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The only 21" LCD I've tried is the samsung 21.3" one and while the picture is good the lag is horrible. I think there is a Dell one of a similar size which OND is using in his futuristic cab which may be better in that regard.
If you go to 19 or 20" there are more options but other peeps here can probably give you advice on the best ones out there.
The thing is - peeps seem to be more against the positioning of the monitor than the actual monitor itself as it looks a bit high where it is.
Have a look at the MVC 2.0 cab if you want to see the benefit of a large monitor in vertical mode.
I think your Goonies cab rocks though. The artwork is some of the best I've seen and really suits it. This is one of the cabs that I've been following from the start and it looks pretty sweet :cheers:
Thank you for the kind words. A big shout out to Gbeef who help bring my vision together on the CP in which I was a slight unintentional pain, but what I believe to be worth it in the end and a shout out to Joshua for helping me build off of what Gbeef did on the CP which ultimately led me to the design on the rest of the cab that i ended up finish myself to the best of my abilities. Also, a big shout out to the community in keeping such great build logs which allowed me to even consider building a cab. I have a build in the works that is an upright that will use the same CP design, but different cab design that I should make a new thread for as I am curious as to what people think before i get too far involved then I already am lol. I have the some 24" monitor in the goonies build, but will reconsider the lowering the monitor with some more test mock ups, but as far as using a 32" in the vertical position it would be too long with the available space i have from the marquee overhang to the CP so that won't work as tested in sketchup.
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i think your cab looks great, i would just put some goonies artwork under the monitor.
that would finish it off nicley.......anywho well done sir :applaud:
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It's just such a big space beneath the monitor... If you can't move the monitor then the only other thing to do is to make that area useful. If you could add another monitor down there that displays instruction cards that would be cool, but then again it's more $$$ and will require a lot of graphics work making the cards...
One other thing you can do with the space would be to throw a couple more speakers down there with some nice speaker grills...
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The other issue, I think, is that with a bezel that big, it has the unintended visual effect of making that monitor look smaller than it probably is.
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At the very least, move the monitor to the center. This was a pretty cool build, I think it would have made a better bartop (I can't get with these slim cabs). The gold T-Molding is awesome.
I have been curious about doing a bartop, maybe I will steal your theme :lol
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I've had criticism dealt to me regarding monitor size.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=104844.0;attach=170928;image)
Still not the best fit but slightly better.
(http://i.imgur.com/JJLfPzP.jpg?)
I have another monitor that I am considering putting in there. So this is where I am until I decide to move it.
I say this so you know I'm coming from a good place before I post my edit; You have too much space in your bezel.
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Great build, but I have to agree on the monitor comments.
That said... I'd like to put my money where my mouth is. I have a spare 21" (or close to it) 4:3 LCD that you can HAVE if you pay for shipping. This project NEEDS it.
Offer stands, just shoot me a PM.
DeLuSioNaL29
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How about a mini monitor underneath that shows the controls or marquee of the game being played?
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this cab probably needs at least a 24-26" monitor centered.
your cab does look cool and if your happy with it than ---fudgesicle--- what everyone else thinks but they do offer good advice.
why cant you centre the monitor? i know its a bit of a pain but its only a weekends work
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I have a spare 21" (or close to it) 4:3 LCD that you can HAVE if you pay for shipping. This project NEEDS it.
Listen to the man. He's got the right idea, and the right monitor for the job. You kill two birds with one stone - you get the classic (scan)lines of the CRT (heh) and a better look overall for your cab.
It's taking a lot for me not to offer up the coin to have him ship ME the monitor... ...although I struggle to figure out if it'll fit into one of my bartop kits.
;)
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To elaborate on my previous suggestion, here is a picture. Get like a $20 car backup LCD monitor just to display the controls. Cheap solution, especially if you don't want to touch your current monitor.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=137253.0;attach=318044;image)
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Buy a small portable DVD player, mount it in the empty space and have the Goonies movie looping in repeat play on it....
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@DeLuSioNal29 Thank you for the offer. Unfortunately, there isn't an easy way to just redo the bezel its glued and domino/biscuit joined so it would be an undertaking. My good buddy loves it the way it is and doesn't want to put any more money in it. I may take you up on that offer for my build if it still stands, just not 100% sure what I want to do just yet I am still working somethings out. Either way I appreciate everyone's humor in the bezel and glad some of you like the build or aspects of it. Overall I'm pretty happy with it. :)
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I know this isn't fixing the "issue" with the monitor placement or using a 16:9 monitor, but trying to redo it would be a huge undertaking that I don't have the time for nor did my buddy want to me do. The whole idea was to put bezel artwork anyways. I thought I would share the results. Please excuse the crummy cellphone pictures there were some major artifacts and I couldn't the exposure of the marquee to display properly so it's showing washed out. Thanks Everyone! :)
(http://i.imgur.com/YEDWo87.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/CptC1de.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/gWI1Suh.jpg)
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work of art..
Goonies never say DIE!
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Nice job on the build. I was searching for ideas for a Goonies bartop I'm building and found yours. Can a mod or anyone have Lucian045 PM me? I'd like him to mod off the CP he made for you and have him prinnt some graphics for me, for my bartop. If he's still in the printing business.
thanks to whomever sees this, I have a new account and thus I cannot PM.
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I have a new account and thus I cannot PM.
First post approved + your account auto-upgraded to "Jr. Member".
Now you can PM. :cheers:
Scott