I drew up the basic design
for the cabinet using Adobe Illustrator. This isn't the best way
to draw schematics but the vector program does allow you to move
and resize objects easily. The cabinet is a two part cabinet. I
wanted this to be somewhat modular so I could take it apart and
move it easily. I studied most of the designs available on ArcadeControls.com.
I was inspired by the design of the Frostillicus two part cabinet
(which has a much cooler control panel by the way). I liked the
idea of being able to remove the top section which would make getting
this thing up and down the stairs a little easier.
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I didn't
have a complete design before I started construction. I basically
started with the Illustrator plans above and did some of the design
as I went along. Some minor changes had to be made along the way
but overall the cabinet come together rather quickly. Some of the
construction details can be seen on the construction page.
This is a rough materials list.
(2) 4' x
4' 3/4" MDF - Top Sides
(2) 4' x 4' 3/4" Birch Plywood - Bottom Sides
4' x 8' 1/2" MDF - Top and Back Panels
4' x 4' 1/2" Plywood - Bottom
(2) Swivel Casters
(2) Non-Swivel Casters
(2) 4' x 8' White Formica Laminate
Happs Monitor Bezel
Happs Marquee Retainer
27" x 25" 1/4" Tempered Glass
1x2 and 1x3 Pine of Various Lengths
(2) 12' Black 3/4" T-Molding
(2) 10' Black 3/4" T-Molding
