Bar Top Trio = DONE!

Had the final monitor sitting around for weeks now, just never made the time to do the install. However today I did manage to find the time to complete these. Final monitor went in today and the item was tested and is ready for sale. Very happy with these bartop`s, and I learned a ton doing them.

Excited now to add the finishing touches to my DK JR machine and continue working on my MaLa Shooter arcade. It will be a dual light gun (Aim Trak) cabinet with multiple emulators including MAME,NES,SNES,PS1, and various SEGA consoles.

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.

Art Install

Put the side art onto the two bartop's for sale, they look good. It makes a big difference, I'm really happy. Tomorrow I'll install the t-molding and side art onto the "keeper" making it %100 complete and finished. I was going to wire the other two bartop's tonight but a storm that was said to hit kept my plans at bay. I do however plan on picking up my own soldering iron and giving it a try. Worst case scenario I'll call my buddy.

** I also included a sneak peak at my next project **

Top One Done....AGAIN!

With my new power supplies on hand I was able to get my keeper cabinet running again.
I installed the power supply this evening and just went over all the wiring to ensure nothing was missed. I even cut the end off of my monitor power cable to tie it directly into my terminal block inside. Now I only have the one plug coming out from the machine and once plugged in and switched on everything powers up nicely. Something I will do again when I complete the other two units this week.

All the power supplies have been tested and are ready for install. I also purchased additional fuse protection to connect directly to the fan lines. My only real issue comes from the fact that my crimp tool broke and I would like to re-check all the connections. I guess the last real issue is that I have 0 soldering skills......but my buddy who helped me with round one has offered to come back and help me wrap this project up. So if all goes well they should be done this weekend and ready for sale.

I've jumped the gun a little and posted them for sale on the local Kijiji. Hoping to have these outta the house come the holidays.

New Found Power

Saturday I went to the local coin-op auction to pick up some parts.
Thanks to my buddy Nick V I got an extra power supply that has found a happy home in my "keeper" bartop. Also picked up an additional 3 new power supplies, what would have been one for each. Today I tested them to ensure they were all working correctly, and adjust the +5/+12 accordingly. All is a go! I installed the used power supply in my keeper as mentioned giving me a backup should I require one.

I Got The Power ! ...Well, I'll Get The Power

Picking up some new power supplies on the weekend.
I also found a good deal on one of two LCD monitors I need.
I hope to finish the wiring on the weekend and get the adds posted on Craigs List & Kijiji.