Arcade Update - Almost ready to paint!

Worked on the arcade project a little bit more today (around 5-6 hours).  A layer of luan plywood was installed around every part of the cabinet, the plywood for mounting the TV on was placed, and a cutout has been made for the keyboard/mouse shelf.

The next step (which will start on Tuesday) will be the addition of trim around the entire cabinet, and the installation of the lighting and speakers (which is why the top and marquee panels have not been installed yet, as the lights and speaker pair will attach to them).  More pictures have been posted below.

 View from above showing the graphic, the luan backing, and the keyboard insert.  Note that a drawer will be installed below the controller board, and unlocking the key will allow for the drawer to open and display the keyboard and mouse for troubleshooting purposes.

Front view of the cabinet showing the opening where the access door will be located.  I've installed the first two pieces of trim on the bottom half of the machine.  The differing color of the luan plywood isn't an issue; it'll be primed and painted so as long as it is smooth, it should be perfect.

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  1. UnknownFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Ricky and I think that it is really looking good and can't wait for you to start on one for us. lol Just kidding or am I.

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  2. David SheeksFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I'm thinking about selling cabinet builds eventually; in all the value of the cabinet is probably around $800 including the wood, controls, cash box, computer and monitor. A $1000 price tag would probably be good for these, as it is in line with what other companies sell without any TV/computer, and now that I know what I am doing I can probably reduce the cost somewhat.

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