DK build thread

02-05-2014 9:19am

The Last Bandit wrote: »

Ya but he's got a Gibson SG

Great job on your one, now can you please get started on building me a Tron cab !!

Have you seen how much a set of tron cab stickers are?
600 dollas!:eek:

Its the art that makes those cabs.
I need to get a new bezel for mine.
The wear at the top is wrecking my head already:rolleyes:

The Last Bandit · 02-05-2014 9:21am

Yep its serious bucks alright for the full set of artwork with the blacklight stuff. And probably a few more hundred for the joystick and spinner..

CiDeRmAn · 02-05-2014 9:34am

So, lets just say you were to build these things, lets call them repro cabs, how much would a Robotron cab cost someone??

02-05-2014 10:18am

No idea ciderman,
best bet would be to get all the bits together and hire someone to make it.
research/planning is key.
youd need a metal cp aswell tho i think?

Star Lord · 02-05-2014 10:32am

That is a thing of beauty sir, fair play to you!

02-05-2014 10:44am

Somebody tipped me to have a look at this thread.
Some serious craftsmanship on show here. Just wow, well done.

Is this just a hobby / pastime or do you build on request?

02-05-2014 10:59am

Hobby for me,
My uncle is the master craftsman!
He does kitchens/bars/wardrobes/anything for a living.
I'm sure he'd be willing to make anything!
He based just outside of newbridge.

CathalDublin · 02-05-2014 12:55pm

yep sticker looks much better closer to the top in the 1st picture alright.

CiDeRmAn · 02-05-2014 1:08pm

I'd say I might have to watch out for a donor cab, then convert it.
The CP is pretty unique, though the upright's seem easy to adapt.

02-05-2014 1:25pm

http://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=4704.0

make it happen cider man!

CiDeRmAn · 02-05-2014 4:48pm

urbanledge wrote: »

http://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=4704.0

make it happen cider man!

Drool!

Jack burton · 02-05-2014 5:28pm

Get a hammer, a nail and a nice piece of wood...and make something that you didn't think you could!

Now I'm sure I'm missing a few steps but its doable!

This thread has got me wanting to get on something myself. I'd like to give a go at making a mini cab. Like 2/3 size cab would pretty cool I think. Pointless but would be cool

Myrddin · 02-05-2014 5:30pm

If I could be trusted to measure a piece of wood & get a remotely accurate reading I'd try some kind of DIY sitdown-driver cab.

Jack burton · 02-05-2014 7:37pm

Just measure twice cut once!

CathalDublin · 02-05-2014 8:18pm

I call it MAME

02-05-2014 9:43pm

I got the side art on and the stick/buttons/cpo in place.
I'd like to say the side art was a piece of piss to get on but it was far from it.
Bit of a nightmare in fact because of air bubbles.
No matter how slow or fast we went we kept getting them.
They even seemed to be appearing in places.
Any way got it on as good as possible so happy enough! Pics to follow!

Optimus Prime · 02-05-2014 10:02pm

urbanledge wrote: »

I got the side art on and the stick/buttons/cpo in place.
I'd like to say the side art was a piece of piss to get on but it was far from it.
Bit of a nightmare in fact because of air bubbles.
No matter how slow or fast we went we kept getting them.
They even seemed to be appearing in places.
Any way got it on as good as possible so happy enough! Pics to follow!

Did you spray the back with soapy water and squueegy it on?

CathalDublin · 03-05-2014 9:29am

If you used soapy water the air bubbles should disappear over the next couple days.

Myrddin · 03-05-2014 12:10pm

Jack burton wrote: »

Just measure twice cut once!

That doesn't help when you get two different measurements

I just can't do woodwork

CiDeRmAn · 03-05-2014 1:13pm

Myrddin wrote: »

If I could be trusted to measure a piece of wood & get a remotely accurate reading I'd try some kind of DIY sitdown-driver cab.

Give it a go,
I'm a registered nurse and can talk you through any first aid assistance you will inevitably require, up to but just not including accidental amputation by saw.

So puncture yourself with a screwdriver, staple your eyelid to your knee or plane off a kneecap and I can probably advise you, as long as your fingers are still capable of typing and you've at least one functional eye remaining.

Let's see that Mame driving cab!

04-05-2014 1:22pm

So again i spent all day yesterday wiring!
I cant believe how slow it was (and its not 100% finished) but I got there!

Heres the little panel for quick swapping of control panels.
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Next up power and admin buttons.(one spare button)
The buttons were too small to mount on 15mm ply so used that little toolbox insert as a holder.Actually worked out perfectly!
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Monitor chassis on and monitor bolted to its holder and inserted!(no chassis in that pic!must of been a test fit!)
You can see the PSU in the bottom.I was using a jamma psu but it died :mad:
luckaly I had a hacked atx psu I could use to get it running.
I'll be putting a jamma psu back in it next week.

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So last night I fired it up and all wasnt well

I got this crap.
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Played around with it a bit but couldnt get it right at all so emailed grant (gunblade) and left it for the night.

So this moring I went at it again with a fresh head and some gunbalde advice and !it works! reflowed 3 points on the remote board that were snaped off at a jumper point and here she is 98% finished!:D:D:D

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Overall im extremely happy with the finish.
I way underestimated how much time this has taken but im glad I put the extra hours into and got something so nice!

whats left to do:
lock for the front,
replace psu
speaker mesh
and thats it I think!

bonus pic.
the cat looking at me in a box for a change

Myrddin · 04-05-2014 1:26pm

Quality.

Jack burton · 04-05-2014 1:47pm

If I may quote atavan..."amazballs"

CathalDublin · 04-05-2014 7:38pm

Looks f**king amazing.
I'd say the cats thinking what the f**k is he doing with more of these things!
Once he doesn't start using it as a scratching post!

o1s1n · 04-05-2014 7:43pm

May as well be the real deal :eek:

Amazing.

CiDeRmAn · 04-05-2014 8:02pm

A pussy looking curious to be sure.

eddhorse · 05-05-2014 9:12am

I applaud your dedication to get it absolutely perfect. Great job , well done.

05-05-2014 10:40am

Thanks!
Had a few friends over last night Night and it was used for a solid 7 hours and never gave any problems!
The picture is super sharp.
The pinball table was the real winner. Some Serious competition going on until the small hours!

CathalDublin · 05-05-2014 11:06am

Nothing beats a good pinball party!

NomadicGray · 05-05-2014 4:23pm

She plays as well as she looks

phishcakes · 14-05-2014 5:51pm

great build, looks amazing

cuckoo_wasp · 17-05-2014 1:28pm

That's very impressive to do that from scratch like that, looks sweet

CathalDublin · 25-05-2014 10:32pm

Seen this today, man it looks sweet in person.

TechnoFreek · 27-05-2014 10:34am

This relevant to anyone?

http://www.jammaplus.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62640&title=dk-parts-what-else

27-05-2014 11:38am

I mailed him out of curiosity to find out how much a fell set + coin door is!
I bet there still savage money.
cant remember how much i paid for mine.(im glad too)

12-02-2015 12:12pm

Finally getting around to fixing the last few bits on this!
Last night I fitted the Jamma PSU I got off someone here ( 5 months ago)
Cleaned up the wiring and fitted a quick disconnect so the monitor can come out without tools.
also got the coins mechs going!
Need to make a card bezel/black out and I think its finished............

13-02-2015 1:55pm

I suppose I have to back this on kickstarter

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1423841610/donkey-kong-orange-and-blue-pushbuttons

07-12-2018 2:38pm

Just coming up on 5 years since I started this project

where has the time gone??
Recently moved the DK back into the dining room so its getting a lot more lay.

I have something similar in the works.........watch this space

01-02-2019 9:07am

Finally wrapped this project up at the weekend

Impending house move means it was finally time to fit the wheels at the back.
I had to change the "foot" of the machine to make it a bit taller so its more comfortable to play.
Now it can be tilted back on onto the wheels and moved easily.
Also fitting the back door lock,
rewired the CP and finally changed the 4 way microswitch stick to a leaf switch !

eddhorse · 01-02-2019 2:17pm

Longest build ever !

Great work i expect big things from the new gaff

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