Difference between revisions of "The Ghost in the Machine"

Revision as of 18:14, 25 January 2008

Project Type: Upright Arcade Cabinet
Construction Method: Scratchbuilt
Monitor Type: Rotating Monitor (20" LCD)
Interface Type: Keyboard Encoder (I-PAC 4)
Special Controls: Twisty Grip Flight Yoke, Spinner, Trackball
OS: Windows XP
Homepage: https://share.adobe.com/adc/adc.do?docid=68037683-c164-11dc-be2b-2b3a237bf757
Project Thread: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=75411.msg784913#msg784913

“Doc Like” Modular Panels using Velcro for easier fabrication
4 Player capability
Side Lit Etched Acrylic CP Art
Lighted Controls (So you know they are Plugged in!)
Laser Etched Acrylic Marquee with Luminglass Accent
Lighted “T-molding” (okay so its NOT really T-molding but held in place by it)
2.1 Sound System
Custom Lighted “Twisty Grip” Joystick
Custom Lighted Spinner
Parallel Port Controlled Automatic Rotating Monitor built with easily sourced parts (and therefore anyone can do it)
Padded Wrist Pads
Removable Top for Play in the Home Theatre (and to make it easier to move)
Flat Surfaces upon which Drinks, cups and food can be Placed!
Ambient Backdrop Lighting
Storage Drawer for Modular Panels

Arcade Controls Buttons and Trackball Illumination: Groovy Game Gear

Encoders and other interface boards:Ultimarc

Flight Yoke: Twisty Grip

Hardware and other Parts

Latches, Pulley, pulls, Plastic Rods, Molding:McMaster-Carr

Motors and Electronics: Solarbotics

Vinyl, Industrial Cabinet handles, Casters, Speaker Grill: Parts Express

Sensors, Buttons, Pots for Twisty Grip: DigiKey

Lighting

CCFLs and EL wire : Vibe-lights

Artwork

Plastic Etching:Lazerdesigns

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