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-====== Virtual Pinball / Arcade Cabinet - Design ======+====== Virtual Pinball / Arcade Cabinet - Design & Construction ======
  
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 Should be small enough to be easily transportable from room to room and play from either a seating or standing position when the cabinet is on a table. Should be small enough to be easily transportable from room to room and play from either a seating or standing position when the cabinet is on a table.
  
 +===== Finish =====
 +
 +   * Light Oak adhesive backed vinyl (D-C-Fix branded)
 +   * Black T-moulding (12mm)
 +
 +{{:blog:pinball_cab:oak_light.png?400|}} {{:blog:pinball_cab:t-moulding-black.png?300|}}
 ===== Assembly ===== ===== Assembly =====
  
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 Mounting mechanism for rear monitor - uses 75x75 VESA mounting (holes drilled in support bracket since the monitor has vents on the rear): Mounting mechanism for rear monitor - uses 75x75 VESA mounting (holes drilled in support bracket since the monitor has vents on the rear):
  
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 + 
 +Cut outs made for speakers and rear screen: 
 + 
 +{{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250119102401.jpg?200|}} {{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250119104855.jpg?200|}}  
 + 
 +Testing fit of rear screen: 
 + 
 +{{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250119105519.jpg?200|}} 
 + 
 +Testing speaker fit: 
 + 
 +{{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250119105753.jpg?200|}} 
 + 
 +Arcade controls panel fitted: 
 + 
 +{{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250119115158.jpg?200|}} 
 + 
 +Added rear panel parts: 
 + 
 +{{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250119170005.jpg?200|}}  
 + 
 +ATX power supply mounting in side of cabinet: 
 + 
 +{{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250119170255.jpg?200|}} 
 + 
 +Added P1 joystick and P1 fire buttons to control panel: 
 + 
 +{{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250119174005.jpg?200|}} {{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250122192731.jpg?200|}} 
 + 
 +Lock installed for hinged playfield / screen: 
 + 
 +{{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250125124051.jpg?200|}} {{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250125124102.jpg?200|}} 
 + 
 +Wood filler applied to all screw holes and panel joins: 
 + 
 +{{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250125131403.jpg?200|}} 
 + 
 +Slot for T-moulding cut: 
 + 
 +{{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250126122927.jpg?200|}} 
 + 
 +Coat of varnish on all exterior surfaces to give the vinyl a better surface to adhere to: 
 + 
 +{{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250126125211.jpg?200|}} 
 + 
 +Painting the playfield tray and surround: 
 + 
 +{{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250126132549.jpg?200|}} {{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250126133811.jpg?200|}} 
 + 
 +Wood effect vinyl applied: 
 + 
 +{{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250126155347.jpg?200|}} {{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250126174044.jpg?200|}} {{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250126174103.jpg?200|}} 
 + 
 +Buttons added: 
 + 
 +{{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250126191858.jpg?200|}} 
 + 
 +Rear screen and speakers screwed in place: 
 + 
 +{{:blog:pinball_cab:img20250129123847.jpg?200|}}
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