allsyop Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 I have always wanted to build a Jukebox. The problem was I did not want to sink a ton of money in a touch screen that was tiny 15 to 19 inch. Finally the larger screens have come down to a reasonable price (kind of) So I designed the cab with a 24 inch touchscreen in mind. I racked my brain for a while figuring out how I would like for it to look and what kind of components I wanted to use. So to solid works I went. After a few days I had all of my CAD files. After I had all of my panels and pieces cut I did the assembly. Then I had to decide whether to design a graphic wrap for the fronts and sides, or go with a stain and lacquer finish. Finally I went with the stain an lacquer finish. It would have been easier to wrap it with a graphic, But I love the smooth glass like finish (6 coats of lacquer, and 2 million dead brain cells later). I also wanted the cabinet to have environmental lighting that would react to the music. So I used a Flex RGB LED audio strip behind the front plate of the machine. I milled out a recessed area so it would not stand out when people would be looking at the cab. You really have to get behind the machine to see them, but puts off a amazing light show on the wall behind the Jukebox that is controlled by the music/sound. I also knew I wanted the sound system to really kick ass. I bounced around the idea of PC speakers but really the only two I would even consider was the Logitech Z-906, and the corsair sp2500. So I ditched the PC speakers and Jumped over to Car Audio conversion. I wanted to go with a name that had both good home and car audio. So I went with Polk Audio for the whole setup. I used 4X 6.5" DB6501 speakers at 100 Watts RMS each. Then used a 12" DB1240DVC at 360 Watts RMS to the Sub in a sealed box. For the amplifier I used a 5 channel Polk Audio PAD5000.5 series amp with a dedicated 100 amp DC power supply to the amp. It sounds incredible. I have a set of the Z906 on my race simulator, they have nothing close to the power of this setup. I am really glad I went this route. For the function and gaming I put a wireless Xbox 360 PC adapter inside the cab along with a few wireless controllers and a wireless guitar for all of the Guitar Hero games. Put the real fun is in the touchscreen games like Angry Birds and Plants vs Zombies. A coin acceptor is also on the front of the cab. I think it adds a little flavor to the unit. Besides the arcade front-end, I also loaded Zenpoint Jukebox software. It will allow you not only to use it as a traditional MP3 Jukebox, but you can also use it for Video Jukebox, Karaoke Jukebox, and gaming. There is also a set of wireless Karaoke mics for the cab. This was the most fun I have had in a while building, but was also time consuming to say the least.
RidicRick Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 Very Cool!! Dammit, now you make me want to finish my R2D2 touchscreen jukebox/slot machine/game build!
MontyQ Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 Awsome job, that beast looks super slick and nice
allsyop Posted August 30, 2013 Author Posted August 30, 2013 Very Cool!! Dammit, now you make me want to finish my R2D2 touchscreen jukebox/slot machine/game build! I thought I saw a post where you had the R2D2 theme? That would have been a cool theme for this one if I wrapped it. Would like to see that post if you can point me in the right direction.
monkeychunkuk Posted August 30, 2013 Posted August 30, 2013 Great build what are you using as a juke box program?
RidicRick Posted August 30, 2013 Posted August 30, 2013 Here is the post to the R2D2 build. Progress has stopped since I need a new dell touchscreen computer. And the custom metal top is fixed and just needs skinned now to match the rest of the cab. http://www.hyperspin-fe.com/forum/showthread.php?22235-Custom-R2D2-Midway-TouchMaster!&highlight=r2d2
allsyop Posted September 3, 2013 Author Posted September 3, 2013 Great build what are you using as a juke box program? Zenpoint Here is the post to the R2D2 build. Progress has stopped since I need a new dell touchscreen computer. And the custom metal top is fixed and just needs skinned now to match the rest of the cab.http://www.hyperspin-fe.com/forum/showthread.php?22235-Custom-R2D2-Midway-TouchMaster!&highlight=r2d2 That is awesome. I love the theme. When do you think you will have it finished?
RidicRick Posted September 4, 2013 Posted September 4, 2013 Well I got a second job as this one has become just a hobby for me. So once paychecks start flowing in I will get a new Dell and finish it up quick. I got a pretty killer sound system going in it... I hope it don't explode.. LOL
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