mameman Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Wow. Looks great Greg!Do you prefer the Pin2k style over the regular pin? If so what do you like better? Is the smaller screen better (more clear) than the 46? I have to say the p2k style is near and dear to my heart given i think i can lay claim to build the first virtual one. As a machine to play, I find it much easier to play and enjoy with the dmd reflection in plain sight since most of the games are interactive with the dmd, its just simply easier to view both and interact wthout having to lift you head up and not see the playfield to do so. Also the reflection is just plain cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameman Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Excellent work. I love the idea of the JP gun shooter and the custom etched drawings on the back are beautiful. Your hinge design for the playfield monitor is great.The front has such a clean look. Is there going to be custom graphics/decals or will it stay black? It looks great as-is. How will you launch the standard plunger games, I don't see a manual plunger? Maybe you'll use the existing trigger? Also, I didn't see any LED flashers. Honestly the game is way more fun with the 5-LED array and you have room behind the reflected DMD. Perhaps something to consider. Thanks for sharing your work. We are in AWE of your talent. Thanks Frank, this build was simply the cabinet and mount the screens, the owner is going to do all of his pc installation, wiring and setup. I just connected up a pc to test the screens out/alignment prior to collection. I know that the owner wants to put an image on the backwall of the pin when the time comes so the led's and flashers can be installed below and along side the dmd screen and be hidden from view. its tight up there but i belive you can get whats needed in place to get the flasher effects. the p2k shooter has 2 buttons in effect, so i would think you would use the trigger or top button for launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameman Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 In progress shot of a new topper for a forum member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Your P2K looks amazing. A couple of queries, now that I've been given the go ahead from my missus to build a cab. What are you using for the lockdown bar? Is it a standard body bar painted or have you discovered a secret supply of P2K lockdown bars? Is this getting pinball 2000 decals on it? In one of the other posts you advised that your tron plans were not accurate for p2k decals. Could you post a set of updated dimensions? I think I've worked out most of the dimensions but it would be great to confirm them. I'd really appreciate it as the current plan is to use genuine P2K decals. Purchased a 40" Samsung E series 40" LED on the weekend for the playfield. Really Small bezel on it. Looks like once its decased it will fit in the cabinet with minor slotting. If not I'll widen the cabinet by the smallest amount possible so it still looks Standard Body width and get a custom lockdown bar. updated: good news: removed the back bezel. screen is 532mm wide (was 551 with bezel fitted)(series 5 2012 model) Measured my real whitewater pin. spacing is 522mm between the sides, only 5mm cutin required each side. Looks like if the front/side bezel is removed and the cabinet made a little wider (lockdown bar on whitewater has a few mm overhang on the outside of the cabinet) the cutin could be as little as 2-3mm each side. Not as nice as Mamemans 37" setup but looks like more options for 40" screens in standard body cabinets. This screen is super easy to pull part. screws around the edges, some in the middle, one connector to disconnect for rear bezel. Be careful with the TVs speakers as they are not screwed in and will fall out if you place the screen face up. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameman Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 hi Mike, yes working on an updated set of plans, in reality i have found these are only an 1/8 or quarter out here or there but will get some updated ones upload ASAP. the factory decals you are refering to sound like they are actually the reprint's they now offer, the cover the complete side of the cab where as the originals only were the insert parts. they reprints are pretty big, i have a set of RFM ones that i will be fitting soon. the EP1 decals i have on the other hand are originals. i do have 2 p2k lockbars as it happens, the problem with p2k lockbar is that they use a different receiver that i have yet to find. What i am using in place and frankly its a cheaper option is the lockbar and recievers from a modern stern machine i like the sound of that 40 led, slotting 5-10mm each side is not really an issue so i don't think you need to widen the cab any based on that. i'm actually working on 3 machines today, will get a pic up later. p2k madness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameman Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 P2k day 2 of the 3 heads are built and there's a 4th completed cab in the garage waiting to be collected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebarlow99 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 rock on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvthatapex Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Wow great work Greg! I love the pin2k design for a cabinet. Can't wait to see more pics as you progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil eye Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Excellent work. I love the idea of the JP gun shooter and the custom etched drawings on the back are beautiful. Your hinge design for the playfield monitor is great.The front has such a clean look. Is there going to be custom graphics/decals or will it stay black? It looks great as-is. How will you launch the standard plunger games, I don't see a manual plunger? Maybe you'll use the existing trigger? Also, I didn't see any LED flashers. Honestly the game is way more fun with the 5-LED array and you have room behind the reflected DMD. Perhaps something to consider. Thanks for sharing your work. We are in AWE of your talent. Just seeing this now, this is the cab that Greg built for me. 99% done now just one last minute change and it will be ready to go. Yeah seeing it all black like it is almost makes me want to keep it that way, but while he was building I hired an artist for the graphics. Those are almost done, so I should get everything all at once. Then on to the PC build! I wanted as little clutter to the front as possible. Matter of fact it's almost identical to a real Jurassic Park cab. The JP shooter was purchased used off eBay, I plan to have it powder coated black once I receive the cab as it certainly could use a bit of a refresh after all the years of use it got. The start button is also an authentic JP piece and it was brand new dead stock. The only other button on the front is the exit button down below the start button. All plunger actions (standard and digital) will take place with the yellow trigger button. If the trigger button is held down it will mimic the standard analog plunger movement. Again, wanted to keep the cab looking as clean, simple and as dummy proof as possible. As mameman stated there is a digital button on top of the shooter (seen in the pics above) that was used for "smart missiles" in the JP game, I plan to use it for whatever is necessary, possibly extra ball or something along those lines. Also, to keep it clean I opted for red and black flipper buttons on each side. The red ones are primary, the black ones for games that had two sets of flippers. Made them black so that friends and family who are not familiar with multiple buttons will instinctively reach for the reds as the blacks will blend into the cab as intended. This also keeps it looking more like a P2K or JP cab with the illusion of having only one pair of pin buttons. The flashers will be hidden below the head, again to keep it clean and give it a bit of a different look. I also wanted the back of the playfield area free to install some graphics I had in mind. Have lots of plans for this one. Can't wait to get it up and running. I'll be in my glory once I'm playing whirlwind and that hidden fan Greg installed activates and blows on my face once the tornado hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameman Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 newegg has the 220mm fans on sale! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835200055 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameman Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 did these sometime back, going to do a couple more shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njay Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Bartops kick ass nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil eye Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Nice bartops Greg, came across those in the album you linked me to. Btw, the cab is being delivered on Friday, can't wait to see it in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameman Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Need to fund a new project quickly (within the next week), got a P2k project build up for grabs if anyone is interested. pics on request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebarlow99 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 here's one of them....doing the other one right now....just a 60-1 pcb in it..nice cabs G-Money!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skewba98z28 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Very nice! I've really been digging the bar top cabs lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebarlow99 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 done with the red one..(except for plexi and trim the marquee and run leds underneath)..came out nice...now to make a few more since they both are sold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameman Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 custom DMD on request Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurich Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 mameman, we could take this PM if you'd rather, but can I ask what kinds of files you can work with for these custom projects? Is a standard vector format enough, or do you need something that contains more data about depth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameman Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 mameman, we could take this PM if you'd rather, but can I ask what kinds of files you can work with for these custom projects? Is a standard vector format enough, or do you need something that contains more data about depth? Std vector is fine unless we are talking 3d. Feel free to send me something and I can see how it translates in my software. [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurich Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Thanks, will do once I have things a bit more ready, don't have final measurements for my back box yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameman Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 A little Halloween fun for work Just needs some paint and distressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekim Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 man, i wish i had access to a CNC - looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameman Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Movie time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladeZX Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Awesome.. Back to the Future II - classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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