UMK3 Dedicated Bartop

[Tony Azerty]

Hey everybody,
I am currently working on a UMK3 bartop Prototype for a 13" Macbook Pro, sort of iCade but for a Mac. I was inspired by the really nice Lenovo Bartop by Dean Liou. Just finished the build, need to dig the holes and paint it. I'll finish with the overlays. Can't wait!
Let me know what you think of it.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/75883606@N05/6818215666/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75883606@N05/6818224950/
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TA

 

[Juggs]

Right so... what?

 

[AREZ God of War]

I'd call it "a good start" Can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[nwo]

Cool man, are you gonna be using the single player MK3 overlay for this?

 

[Tim Static]

nice. cant wait to see the end result!

 

[Tony Azerty]

Cool man, are you gonna be using the single player MK3 overlay for this?

Hey,
I thought about it but I have decided to place the start/1 player button on the side of the cabinet. I will use it for a custom stick I am working on.

 

[Tony Azerty]

News from the backyard. New photos of the first and second layers/coats?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/75883606@N05/6833208242/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75883606@N05/6979352579/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75883606@N05/6833230412/

It's dark enough and a little bit shiny (I will change that if it's disturbing when playing), gonna apply the molding now, I hesitate between red MK one and a vintage Golden (true leafs of gold) that was used on old cars.

 

[Tony Azerty]

Progressing....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/75883606@N05/6859831988/

 

[Tim Static]

Progressing....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/75883606@N05/6859831988/

Awesome stuff.

im going to move this to to the more appropriate forum for this. But keep us updated!

 

[axeman87]

Looks nice mate.

Curious about the finish though. The paint job looks really grainy, but that could just be the pictures since they can be deceiving.

Personally I'd like it nice and smooth with no grain at all for this type of thing (be different if you were actually doing a timber finish), so I would be giving it at least 3 more coats, sanding in between with fine (600) grit, then finish it up doing the same process with clear gloss finish.

Of course, if this is how you want it, just tell me to FO!

 

[Tony Azerty]

Looks nice mate.

Curious about the finish though. The paint job looks really grainy, but that could just be the pictures since they can be deceiving.

Personally I'd like it nice and smooth with no grain at all for this type of thing (be different if you were actually doing a timber finish), so I would be giving it at least 3 more coats, sanding in between with fine (600) grit, then finish it up doing the same process with clear gloss finish.

Of course, if this is how you want it, just tell me to FO!

Hey,

Thanks for the tips man , especially the sanding (I was wondering which one to use). At first, it was the idea to make it look smooth (like a real arcade), but after this coat, I liked it this way, timber and raw. But it would not be the same for a real size arcade cabinet.

 

[Tony Azerty]

Sorry for the quality of the photos, I'll do a really nice one when the bartop's finished.
Here are two new shots:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/75883606@N05/7009599055/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75883606@N05/6863486794/

Left side is painted and right side is red tape, I think I'll use the tape. This is not the definitive logo of course.

I ordered the Joystick, PCB and Push Buttons last week and can't wait to receive them. I need to buy speakers with a tiny subwoofer or Vibration Speaker if it works fine, if anybody knows about this things...

Close to the end.

 

[Tony Azerty]

New Photos, almost finished. I know it has been long since I started the project, sorry.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/75883606@N05/7021940861/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75883606@N05/7021956469/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75883606@N05/6875857242/

Need to wire everything and I'll send a video of the beast in action.
T.A.

 

[nwo]

This looks clean, nice work, wheres the screen?

 

[Tony Azerty]

This looks clean, nice work, wheres the screen?

This is build for a laptop, a 13" MacBook Pro in this case. I'll take photos and video of how it works when it's done.

 

[Tony Azerty]

Also, if anybody knows where I can find a U shaped USB (A to B I think) for the PCB to the MacBook, let me know!

Like this one:

http://www.sommercable.com/1__produkte/1__070_konfekt/223_2_usb/UAAB-0180.jpg

 

[axeman87]

Nice mate, looking good. See you went for the authentic American style concave buttons and bat top.

Should be able to find that cable easy enough. Just Google it mate and you'll find something close to you.