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[Reg]

Brilliant project and an informative read

 

Thank you.

 

I hope by the experiences we have all had here, people will be able to build these a little more smoother.  There is still a long way to go - but getting the visuals right at the beginning is half the battle.

 

I see that in my email today, I've also had a new front end for mGalaxy for fruit machines.

 

Looking forward to being a little more advanced then where i am now to see that running.

[Reg]

Little update, not much progress.

 

The monitor is now in the cabinet.  The keyboard panel that was scrap and needed to be redone ( in progress ) was used to mount the monitor.  I simply screwed a VESA mount in the top and attached the monitor.  The metal bar supports and the monitor is freestanding pressed against the panel and metal bar.

 

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Tried the PC as it's setup to power everything when the power button is turned on at the mains, works pefectly.  Here is Pooks' Bank Roller.

 

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The Samsung logo that can be seen is I've put in a curved monitor.  On testing so far, the depth it creates is AWESOME.

[uptown47]

That monitor is brilliant Reg. It's looking really good.

[Reg]

Thank you sir !

 

Now the progress happens behind the scenes.

On challenge was the USB cables, there was way too many of them.  When space is at a premium I simply wanted to reduce the footprint and figured I would build a management block for the IPAC boards.

 

I took this... ( 50p for scale )

 

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...and made it into this...

 

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Edited by Reg, 26 August 2017 - 10:16 AM.

[uptown47]

That looks really neat. I like the idea of a small USB hub. You're really taking the cab build to the next level!

[Reg]

Just to also share this.

 

Regarding buttons, I will be editing each layout for use within the cabinet - not everything makes it.

 

The way I am going to create the graphics for them is when a lamp lights up on the layout, near the button on the physical cab that does not have a label it will show the name.

 

Here's Club Temptation setup this way.

 

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I've created a simply XLS spreadsheet that gives me the exact positions for quick editing.

 

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[Reg]

Finally, it's DONE.  The coin mech isn't functional but that was never the point at this stage.

 

I am too tired to do anything now, spent most of yesterday and about twelve hours today on it, but it's finally done.  Pics and other info tomorrow, now I must sleep too tired...

 

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It's looking a bit different from the original now...

 

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Edited by Reg, 27 August 2017 - 08:37 PM.

[Reg]

So now we're officially done for this stage of the project ( coins later ) as I actually want to enjoy cabinet for a while, here is a video.

Sorry about the noise of the fan, it's a very hot day today...

 

https://www.youtube....h?v=pXdnLYH1a_I

 

...for those that want a little more details here are two pictures of the cabinet with part numbers detailed.

 

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 1. Samsung C27F390 27-Inch Curved LED Monitor - Black Gloss ( www.amazon.co.uk )
 2. Child Safety Angle Lock - 2 pack ( www.homebase.co.uk )
 3. Leaptek Super Slim TV Bracket wall Mount for 14 - 27 Inch Plasma LCD LED Monitor ( www.amazon.co.uk )
 4. 50CM 5V 5050 RGB LED Strip Light Colour Changing USB TV PC Back Mood Lighting ( www.ebay.co.uk )
 5. Dell Optiplex I7 ( www.ebay.co.uk )
 6. Logitech Z120 USB 2.0 Speakers ( www.maplin.co.uk )
 7. Masterplug 6 Socket 13 A Extension Lead with USB 1m Black ( www.diy.com )
 8. Tendak USB 3.0 Hub 7 port USB 3.0 Data Transfer HUB ( www.amazon.co.uk )
 9. 3 Socket 10A Individually Switched Extension Lead - 2m ( www.homebase.co.uk )
10. 2M USB 3.5mm AUX Extension Audio Cable with Flush Mount for Car Motorcycle MA948 ( www.ebay.co.uk )

 

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 1. I-Pac 2 ( www.ultimarc.com )
 2. Pac-Drive #2 - Outputs Off ( www.ultimarc.com )
 3. Pac-Drive #1 - Outputs Off ( www.ultimarc.com )
 4. Anker Ultra Slim 4-Port USB 3.0 Data Hub ( www.amazon.co.uk )

[uptown47]

This is brilliant. And great info. What a superb start to the "cabinet build" part of the forums. Really hope others follow suit now.

Great work Reg!

[TommyC]

Excellent work reg,nice one.

[Reg]

This is brilliant. And great info. What a superb start to the "cabinet build" part of the forums. Really hope others follow suit now.

Great work Reg!

 

Excellent work reg,nice one.

 

Thank you both.  I am beyond happy that this work is now completed.  It's so nice to play the damn thing rather then build it...

[Geddy]

Bloody marvellous...... congrats!

[Reg]

Bloody marvellous...... congrats!

 

Thank you - an MFME goal has been completed and a nice tick in the box.

 

To think, if this had been possible all those years ago... ...it also makes a nice change IMO from the MAME cabinets as we don't often seen cabinets for other emulators.

[Reg]

Had a bit of a tidy up today and also installed a new speaker system and amp.

 

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Edited by Reg, 02 September 2017 - 05:59 PM.

[uptown47]

Nice pics Reg. What are the LED lights for? Are they just for illuminating the inside of the cabinet whilst you work on it or are they visible from the outside too? 

 

That PC you've got is awesome. It's like a little car stereo.

[Reg]

Yep, you're spot on for one of the reasons, to give me some basic light inside.  I can change the colours with the control panel for them.

The other reason is as I am using a curved screen it's possible to shut down the PC and power is still available to some things. With the curved screen when looking at an angle you see a suttle glow of red as shown below that's simply not there when viewed face on.  This reminds me to turn the whole thing off.

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[uptown47]

Yep, you're spot on for one of the reasons, to give me some basic light inside.  I can change the colours with the control panel for them.

The other reason is as I am using a curved screen it's possible to shut down the PC and power is still available to some things. With the curved screen when looking at an angle you see a suttle glow of red as shown below that's simply not there when viewed face on.  This reminds me to turn the whole thing off.

Glow.jpg

 

Yep, that makes sense. That's why I put a couple of red LEDs behind the coin entry bezel. Firstly it's a nice effect (like a real fruity) but secondly it reminds me that it's still powered up

[Reg]

Just a little update, recently tidied up the insides and re-instated the refill key, while moving the USB to a panel above...

 

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[TommyC]

Looks fantastic mate,top job on this.

[uptown47]

When did you put that "Jackpot" thing on top!!?!? That looks awesome!!!!