The Ghost in the Machine
Revision as of 17:31, 25 January 2008 by Weisshaupt (talk)
- 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
Pictures
Additional Details
- “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
Primary Suppliers
Arcade Controls Buttons and Trackball Illumination: Groovy Game Gear
Encoders and other interface boards:Ultimarc
Spinner: Oscar Controls
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
Luminglas: Strattman Design
Artwork
Plastic Etching:Lazerdesigns
See Also
