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Pedestal Super Arcade 100” screen LED Buttons


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Pedestal Super Arcade 100” screen LED Buttons

I moved houses and sold my old arcade cabinet.  This time I decided to go with a pedestal build.  I have built a hyperpin cab and helped friends with some smaller 2 player builds but I wanted to go all out on this so I started with a new design I worked on digitally and then worked from there.  This post will show the progression of the design and build:

 

Specs:

Computer:

Gigabyte mobo Intel I3 16gigs of ram 500 gig ssd paired with 2 Terabyte hdd

EVGA GTX 580 card from old PC Running Win 7

AC Infinity cabinet fan and temperature control system with Tstat

LED Buttons and Joysticks all custom animated

Optoma HD27 Projector

100" Screen

Can link with smaller 2 Player arcade controller and 2 Xbox 360 controllers for 8 Player Bomberman

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Other Details:

 

Step 1: Planning and software

Software basically ported everything I had from my old setup on an external HDD

Upgraded with adding some new systems and getting rocket launcher

Rocket launcher is awesome when I first started with hyperspin with the exception of my Mame artwork I had to manually re-label my entire art video and rom library which took part of my soul now everything is so much easier so big shout out to all these guys

Step 2: Construction

I used a basically table saw router jig saw circular saw and drill will get you where you need to go

I highly recommend lots of large wood clamps and pick up a forstner bit and a step bit

For the trackball I needed a hole saw

 

For the sides I clamped the 2 boards together and used a jigsaw to cut them both at the same tim to insure symmetry the rest of the pieces with were square cuts for the base

For the CP I cut the plexi and the wood together slowly with a plexi specific bit using the jigsaw

Anything I didn’t know I would do a test run cutting plexi, routing for the tmolding drilling buttons etc I did it a few times on a test piece before I worked on the main project

Step 3: Finish work graphics and Paint

Not much to say take everything apart and spray paint it

Put it all back together and apply the vinyl graphics

For the vinyl use blue tape to secure it peal up one side and cut the backing off then stick that piece of the vinyl down pull of the blue tape and fold the entire piece back with the exception of the

Step 4: Wiring dear god so much wiring

Step 5: Finished Playing and debugging

 

What went right:

 

Extremely happy with the overall look and graphics

Very happy with the plexiglass since this is my first time really working with plexi

Also first time using t molding trim

There are no screws that go from the outside of the body in everything is internal (yes I could have used bondo etc) I wanted a perfect smooth surface for the graphics

The AC Finity temp sensor and fan control system is awesome I highly recommend that for any cabinet it keeps things nice and cool

Things I would have done differently:

Include a sub inside the the cab (still might do that down the road) the system uses external in room speakers off of a surround sound receiver so no need but standalone it has no sound

The plexiglass has a 16” reveal  above the tmolding if sitting in front of the panel and with your hand at just the right angle that can get a little irritating

Vinyl that I used to print the graphics was a little thin and not as easy to work with

Might have planned to go with smaller wheel casters

Want to add an analog flight stick

Links to Misc Products I used:

 

Projector:
Optoma HD26 Projector https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LL2SHK6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Most all of my arcade hardware came from Groovy Game Gear (love this website all of my projects have parts from Randy highly recommend anything there)

http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/

A few things he does not carry I picked up at Paradise Arcade Shop Specifically the LED Joystick hardware

https://paradisearcadeshop.com/
Everything else is from Amazon and Home Depot


AC Infinity System 2x T7 fans and a Thermostat
https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-AIRPLATE-Thermostat-Cabinets/dp/B00QFWWZQO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479312158&sr=8-1&keywords=ac+infinity


Ethernet Jack
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DJ4Q5NA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Casters
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012ER7HHU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


T-molding
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KWBL8JY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


External USB Ports
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VSXQVI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Volume Knob
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016U2KXCG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Power  Switch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N41D5Z4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Gas Strut Lid Stay
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01909AHZY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Resistors for Joystick LEDs (you will thank me later on this one I burned through several LEDs before I read that you need to install Resistors)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SWKBOXC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Illuminated Player 1-4 Buttons
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F1YQK6S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


X-Box 360 LED controllers
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EZKNT5O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s02?ie=UTF8&th=1


Acrylic Plexiglass ¼” 24 x 48
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AI13E0O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Plastic for Rear Power and HDMI system Ports
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AKJA6SM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Part

$

Description

Computer

500

Craiglist and old parts Amazon Case

Plywood

66

Pine 3/4"  x 3

Misc Trim

100

plastic etc

Misc Hardware

100

paint screws L brackets tape hinges

vinyl graphics

235

custom graphics design fee

print cost

100

print fee

arcade controls

800

Groovy Game Gear

RGB joystick

200

led joystick and hollow shaft upgrade Paradise Arcade

PC

400

craigslist build

ventilation system

150

ac infinity system fans and tstat

volume knob

30

Amazon

USB and HDMI ports

100

Amazon

Projector Screen

150

Buddy was throwing it away

Optoma Projector

600

Amazon

TOTAL

2931

 

 

 

 

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Blimey what a super detailed build thread, really enjoyed looking through.

You need to get rid of the old HS joystick animations and is your spinner weighted top and bottom? I have the token top which is weighted so I never bothered with the bottom one.

Cute children too, they must love it.

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On 11/23/2016 at 4:49 AM, ninja2bceen said:

Looks great. What are those two black buttons for within the cabinet next to the temp?

Regarding the black buttons next to the temperature control one turns on the LEDs that light up the wiring when the top is up.  The other one is a spare for future I was going to do some undecab LEDs later.  The star wars game is Battlefront I have the controls for flight mapped to the arcade so you can fly an xwing on the projector.

 

Thanks for all the positive feedback guys!

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On 11/23/2016 at 1:16 AM, gigapig said:

Blimey what a super detailed build thread, really enjoyed looking through.

You need to get rid of the old HS joystick animations and is your spinner weighted top and bottom? I have the token top which is weighted so I never bothered with the bottom one.

Cute children too, they must love it.

I just have the weight on the bottom and I replaced the topper the thing spins really well.  I don't think you need both but I really wanted a different topper than what it came with.  Never payed attention to the joystick animations how do I go about changing those?

Thanks 3 kids keeps this thing used constantly

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On 12/4/2016 at 0:52 PM, WinstonArcade said:

Looks great! I just finished my first build but looking at this, i'm planning on getting some of the External USB ports.

I happen to work for an electrical distributor, and i just checked and my company sells the ones you listed for cheaper than Amazon: Neutrik USB ports

 

That's cool those little parts add up

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I have that identical pedestal design. I love it. Do you happen to have the template design for the sides of the pedestal? I want to change out my artwork. Would love to just create my own artwork on photoshop and have a local business print it for me. Just don't have the template.

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Wow, this makes me want to build a pedestal for my den even more.  

Super sweet!  

I never thought about using surround sound for the audio. I have an old stereo from College with 2 MTX 10" floor speakers powered by a 460watt amp that might work nicely. :D

I see you listed a pc and computer on your cost list twice. Any reason? 

You don't have exact measurements in a digital format do you? I love your design! 

 

Keep up the good work. Those kids have a pretty cool Dad! 

 

 

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