Wednesday, February 2, 2011

In Action!

Just a quick video!

Bartop's In Action




So today I took a snow day and decided I would do the final touches on the Bartop "Keeper." A nice lil clean up and the application of the sideart were all that remained. Despite a wrinkle that I was unable to get out it went otherwise smooth.
I'm kinda bummed as this is the machine I'm keeping, but I think I am my own worst critic. I doubt most people would even notice. But it is what it is! And most important....it's done and working great. The LCD looks awesome and really the only adjustment I can think of is taking it off free play and utilizing my credit button and lowering the volume. I have tracked down another 15" LCD on Kijiji that I plan on getting this week. Once I pick it up I'll toss it in the yellow bartop and then get that up on Kijiji.

Took awhile as most my projects do (less the DK JR in my opinion) but I learned a ton doing this project. I feel I took my time but I took no shortcuts and really didn't cut any corners. I want the people who buy these to enjoy them and know they are well put together. My buddy that helped me wire them instilled that in me. Spend a few more dollars, take a few more minutes, but have the satisfaction of knowing they are done solid and safe. He didn't let me take any shortcuts, even adding the second fuse for the fan.

Here are some pics of the trip (almost) complete. Including some art closeups.