This one is going to be
based on the ms pac cocktail I already have. I will
duplicate it, put in an lcd screen, do up a custom top graphic,
and have it ready for christmas. |
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I ordered up 2 old-skool wico
joysticks. I'll order a jamma harness and some buttons next.
I'll also need a coin door. |
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I ordered the tempered-glass
top, and picked up the furniture-grade plywood for the cabinet.
Now I need to plan out the dimensions. |
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I've copied the old cabinet,
and cut out most of the panels I need. Here I have
assembled the base of the cabinet, and am trying out some dark
oak stain. |
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Here you can see the two
cabinets side by side. You can see some of the parts, and
the glass top. Now to make the control panels and start shaping
the wood for the top. |
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I hooked up the system and
gave it a dry run. Because of the new monitor technology I
can fit a bigger screen in than the original, and the picture
looks fantastic! |
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I cut and assembled the
player 1 and 2 control panels. Here I am figuring out the
most secure way of attaching them. You can see the exposed
edges, I need to route them and pop in the new black t-molding
to finish them off. |
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I install a 'piano' hinge
along one side so the top can be flipped up for service.
I'll them attach the top. |
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The top with the 20" LCD
installed. This will have a graphic overtop, but I'll
likely paint it black for now. T-molding goes on the edge,
and I'll have to make some clips to hold down the glass top. |
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Here the t-molding is done,
and I've started to assemble the control panels. |
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Wiring is the only tricky
part at this point, I'll see if I can figure out this spaghetti
mess and get everything hooked up and running! |
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A quick layer of black paint
on the top in place of the graphic for now, and it really starts
to take shape. Still to do is the coin door and the player 2
control panel. |
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Another angle. I still
need to fabricate some glass clips to keep the glass down.
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The complete control panel.
Fire buttons on either side for left or right handed play. I
have some touchups to do with the stain on the exposed areas.
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Okay I have been asked this
before: Where do I get the glass clips for the cocktails? Well I
don't buy them, I make them! Here is the process from a
sheet of bulk steel, to nifty clips, ready for paint.
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The speaker is in place, and
the side 2 controls are done (red for player 1, blue for player
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Coin door is in, and
everything is functional. This one is going out as-is to
make the Christmas deadline, since we would never get the
artwork back in time. When it comes back, I'll do the
underlay graphics, and touch up all the bare wood, and maybe
give the whole thing a clear coat for a bit of shine.
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Possible underlay graphic:
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