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[djcpe]

Hello everyone.
Since everyone has shared so much in these forums and I have learned so much, I want to share with you my Virtual Pinball Project progress photos. Thanks to you all, I have successfully began this new hobby! I have included my Plans for anyone who wants to get some ideas or use verbatim.

Here is the Summary:

COMPUTER COMPONENTS / SPECIFICATIONS

• ASUS P8 Z77-M Pro Motherboard
• Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637153570K
• EVGA GeForce GTX 480 1.5GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
• Corsair 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C
• Intel 330 Series Maple Crest (SSDSC2CT120A3K5) 120GB 2.5in SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive
• Western Digital 320 GB 2.5” SATA Hard Drive (for downloading, extra storage and backing up)
• OCZ Fatal1ty 750W Modular Gaming 80Plus Bronze Power Supply
• Samsung OEM 22X SATA DVD Burner
• TP-Link 150 Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter TL-WN727N
• ATX Front Bezel Wire Kit
• Gearhead 2.4GHz Mini Keyboard & Optical Mouse
• Bose Companion 3 Speakers (2 plus a subwoofer)
• Windows 7 Ultimate, 64bit software environment

SCREENS / MONITOR

• 39” LED LCD HD (Westinghouse), 1080p, 60Hz - NO REMOVAL OF PLASTIC BEZEL NECESSARY

• 24” LED LCD HD (Westinghouse), 720p, 60HMz - NO REMOVAL OF PLASTIC BEZEL NECESSARY

• 17” LCD Monitor (Dell - for dmd) - NO REMOVAL OF PLASTIC BEZEL NECESSAY

• 3 – DVI to SVGA 6’ chords

CABINET (Legs, Lockdown Bar, Buttons, Glass, Coin Door, IPAC not yet obtained…)

• ¾” Plywood (Top Choice Oak Hardwood, 2 sheets)

• Drawer Hinges (Heavy Duty Ball Bearing)

My Plans:
http://vpforums.org/imghost/75/djcpe's...,july,20125.jpg

The screens I am using:
http://vpforums.org/...reensinbox3.jpg

Initial set-up:
http://vpforums.org/...pinballpc12.jpg

The PC set-up I am using. I mounted the PC on a separate "removable" piece of plywood for easy removal (for upgrading/maintenance once the machine is completed:
http://vpforums.org/...pinballpc23.jpg

The PC goods:
http://vpforums.org/...2pinballpc2.jpg

Initial two screen set-up:
http://vpforums.org/...twoscreens2.jpg

Testing first table, Gorgar:
http://vpforums.org/...gartesting2.jpg

My daughter testing/playing Gorgar:
http://vpforums.org/...yinggorgar2.jpg

Cabinet building time. Wood Pieces cut:
http://vpforums.org/...woodparts12.jpg

Wood pieces cut:
http://vpforums.org/...woodparts22.jpg

Rough-in cabinet assembled:
http://vpforums.org/...etassembly2.jpg

DMD rough-in:
http://vpforums.org/...mdrough-in2.jpg

PC mounted on sliding drawer (ideal for removing PC at a later date to work on, upgrade, maintain, etc...):
http://vpforums.org/...rdtodrawer2.jpg

Sliding drawer w/ hinges mounted, BOSE woofer mounted:
http://vpforums.org/...withwoofer3.jpg

Sliding drawer in out position, I figured with having the drawer accessible from the front will be much easier to get at once the machine is completed and placed in the house (rather than from behind):
http://vpforums.org/...draweropen2.jpg

View from behind lower cabinet with BOSE woofer cut-out exposed:
http://vpforums.org/...fercut-out2.jpg

Cabinet with mounted sliding drawer (w/ removable mounted PC):
http://vpforums.org/...canddrawer2.jpg

And that's about it for now... I hope I inspired some. I don't have alot of tools to do woodworking so I had Lowe's cut the major pieces while I cut the angled pieces and the "inside" pieces.

Thanks for all the sharing of knowledge and ideas.

Stay tuned.

Edited by djcpe, 07 September 2012 - 08:04 PM.

[ebarlow99]

doesnt look like alot of other room for the other goodies..looks good so far

Edited by ebarlow99, 30 July 2012 - 07:12 PM.

[skewba98z28]

Very nice! I'm planning on picking up that same playfield monitor for my standard width cab. Can't wait to see it installed.

[MTPPC]

Very nice! I'm planning on picking up that same playfield monitor for my standard width cab. Can't wait to see it installed.

I'm using that TV in a Gottlieb system 1 cabinet. I had to router out the sides a little. Here is my build documentation so far: http://forum.arcadec...c,121653.0.html

[djcpe]

Here's a few updates:

Main cab & backglass cab rough-in:




Main cab & backglass rough-in:


Backglass slot for glass


Received a delivery of parts!

[djcpe]

Here's an update to my pinball cabinet:

Backglass screen mount:


DMD screen mount:


Top view looking into backglass cab with DMD screen rough-in:


Top of backglass cab with speaker and DMD rough-in:


Full cabinet with back glass cab rough-in:


Backglass cab with cut out rear access door:

Edited by djcpe, 06 August 2012 - 12:29 PM.

[djcpe]

Here are some updated photos. (This is a standard body build with a 22" lockdown bar - no bezel removed on screens using the Westinghouse LED/LCD screens...)

Edited by djcpe, 23 August 2012 - 04:51 PM.

[NicToria]

Looking awesome.....

[djcpe]

Looking awesome.....

Thanks Nic! It's been pretty fun tinkering, except my fiancé has been frustrated with devoted time to this thing! She'll get over it...

[H2Con]

I am getting ready to buy my screens and was wondering how you like your Westinghouse LED setup? Any kind of motion blur in your playfield?

[maceman]

Looks Marvelous, and nice recording of build events!!!


There is nothing better than the feeling of a good cab! Very Nice work man.

Maceman

[djcpe]

I am getting ready to buy my screens and was wondering how you like your Westinghouse LED setup? Any kind of motion blur in your playfield?

Hello! These Westinghouse LEDs are amazing. No blurs whatsoever. I have had no problems at all. Also is was nice not having to remove the bezel and casings.
Great price too. You will be very satisfied.
Good luck on your build man. Post pics throughout if you can.

Looks Marvelous, and nice recording of build events!!!


There is nothing better than the feeling of a good cab! Very Nice work man.

Maceman

Hi Maceman!
Thank you for the compliments. Had alot of fun building considering I'm not much of a woodworker. I just completed the cab last night and will post some pics soon. I still need to get some side artwork.
Most importantly, I need to set up all the tables once again. I just completed renaming all the tables, back glass images and uvp files, but now get a "vpminit" error. Trying to figure out....
Thanks again. Take care.
Dan

[ruttager]

Love the build. Thank you for sharing the build process. Has given me some good ideas for a build that I am planning.

[djcpe]

Love the build. Thank you for sharing the build process. Has given me some good ideas for a build that I am planning.

So glad to hear I have influenced someone as I was influenced by the builds members have posted in these forums! Thanks for the compliments! I couldn't be happier with the results.

[hotdp]

Looks great!
I think I will do the same thing as you. Dimensions on the screens and not having to remove the bezel.
Looking forward to see some pictures of how it looks when you can't see the bezel anymore.

A quick question: What is the screen dimensions on the 24" screen?

[skewba98z28]

Nice man I was wanting to see the 39" Westinghouse in a cab before I bought one. Needless to say i'll be at my local Best Buy tomorrow to get one.

[djcpe]

Looks great!
I think I will do the same thing as you. Dimensions on the screens and not having to remove the bezel.
Looking forward to see some pictures of how it looks when you can't see the bezel anymore.

A quick question: What is the screen dimensions on the 24" screen?

I measured the 24" Westinghouse screen to be 22.7"wide x 14.2"tall x 1.75" thick.

[djcpe]

Here are some updates up to completion. As of now, I only need to get some cabinet artwork. Getting 3 prices locally to start. See below for the artwork I am thinking about going with. No words/text. In fact, this machine won't have a name. It's in my home office so I didn't want it to appear "tacky".





















And...... This baby is complete!!! Minus the cabinet artwork.



Some Tables running on the three screens (Ugh, UVP's are so darn difficult to set up):

Medieval Madness:


Black Knight:


Elvira and the Party Monsters:

Edited by djcpe, 07 September 2012 - 08:31 PM.

[pinwizzz]

that black knight with all the backscreens really brings back some memories...nice!

[djcpe]

that black knight with all the backscreens really brings back some memories...nice!

Sure does. I remember playing every weekend as a little one at the bowling alley. Thanks!