ericleroi Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Hmmm, I searched the forum and couldn't find the thread which I thought I'd made some time ago ... I was certain I'd made one ... nevermind. So, I originally built this cab in 2009 and it's undergone a few updates since it was originally built. I'm now in the process of updating it with a Mortal Kombat X theme. A few pics of the cab: I need to build an 8 button CP so have bought a MadCatz fight pad to hack: I've also re-done the artwork in glossy paper - the original was in matte and didn't give a nice deep black - it looks slightly washed out. I'm intending to add an insert coin sticker and a coin mechanism to the CP: Artwork: To replace the dull effort currently in place (you can see the washed out black on the marquee here as well): Artwork - currently waiting for this to come back from the printers: Once I've done this, I'll get back on the CP-1 space sim seat now the weather is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisKant Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 This Look Really cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericleroi Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Thanks Chris. I've been meaning to get around to updating the cab for ages. Mortal Kombat X gave me the incentive needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericleroi Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 The artwork has arrived so I made the 'Insert Coin' sticker. This was cut out, covered with a matte tablet screen protector, backed with thin double sided tape, corners rounded and stuck on to the CP:I'll be adding a coin slot next to it.I also cut out the new artwork for the topper - I'll need to find some thick card to use as backing as it's not laying completely flat: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericleroi Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 New marquee artwork cut and fitted:The black and grey are much better. Cut the acrylic with the base panel still in progress. New 8 button layout: Made a complete shambles of the first one but that's why I ordered 2 pieces of acrylic .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericleroi Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 The base for the CP has been cut apart from the joystick section. I will be attaching 1mm aluminium strip to the front and back sections to provide a little more interest and hopefully professional looking finish. This is anodised, I may polish this up:I still need to tidy the acrylic up a little and obviously it needs dusting ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericleroi Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 Trim cut to size with a test fit on the CP:MAy not seem much but I like extra detailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericleroi Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 I've been meaning to make these for a while. Retainers for the light bar:Gunk needs cleaning off them. May also polish them up ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericleroi Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 Completed most of the panel. I still need to hack the fight pad but it's getting there now. I will also replace the right 2 buttons with black ones - they've been re-used from an old stick and are yellower than the others: Done for the weekend and until the new buttons arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agrajag Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Stunningly high quality work as always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazzardActual Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Looks slick man, when do we get an update on your Elite dangerous set up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericleroi Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Thanks for the feedback Agrajag and Hazzard. The E: D build will be picked up again once I've completed this I've also ordered a coin slot for the panel: I have a new 'Tournament Edition' badge in the post as well as the new black buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericleroi Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 I had an old copy of that other ... ahem ... front end lying around so I put together a design for it: Opening screen: Game selection screen: I was aiming for something sleek and modern looking. Boooo hisssss, sacrilege, I hear you cry. Please don't throw me out .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericleroi Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Some bits arrived in the post.100 Yen Coin Slot:'Tournament Edition' badge with chrome surround:I'll adjust the position a bit so it's slightly lower.Also some buttons. I ordered a couple more white ones just in case I didn't like the black ones. I'm glad I did.Black buttons:White buttons:I'm going to stick with the white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisKant Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 what a nice and clean theme... I like it a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericleroi Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 Thanks very much Chris, I am really pleased with it. Well I'm not the world's worst solderer, but pretty close to it. Glad I got this out of the way. All tested and working. I may put this in a project box of some description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericleroi Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Wired up and working with the new FrontEnd: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stovies Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 This build is simply stunning. I am in awe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericleroi Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Cheers stovies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericleroi Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 Uploaded a video. Best viewed in 1080p 60fps: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stovies Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 It's still awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericleroi Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 Thanks again mate! I always find videos take ages to make, even if they're relatively straight forwards ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazzardActual Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 awesome video. Once again your wood work is super pristine. I am officially jealous as hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circo Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 that is incredibly clean, love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalzoic Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Awesome cabinet. I'm curious why you made a fighting cabinet 1-player though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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