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<blockquote data-quote="SilverBalls" data-source="post: 278832" data-attributes="member: 340"><p>That sounds excellent - you should definitely build something as it will transform your experience. Especially with all the Zen stuff that's coming our way. Start with this and then add a cab to it later <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Funnily enough although I have a full-size cab I spend a lot of time away from home abroad where I live in a small flat. If I get time I was thinking of building something similar to this so I can play on a desktop there. On that desktop I have a 28" screen for the playfield which is mounted on the wall at the back of the desk on a simple rotating vesa bracket (I didn't have room for one of the desk arms although that would give you a lot more flexibility). Like you say you could mount your 4:3 monitor on the wall to act as the backglass and that would be a pretty nifty setup. If you still want to sit down and play I guess you could adapt the design with different lower legs which allow you to slide a chair under it (would need some design though <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />).</p><p></p><p>Incidentally I built my cab back in 2011 and initially I didn't implement flipper feedback, however when I added it a year or so later it transformed the experience unbelievably - to feel that physical thump of the solenoid really makes a difference. I used two Siemens 12v Contactors and an Opti-coupler. </p><p> For this box it will be really interesting to see how good the rumble feels. It might be worth you leaving some space in the box to allow you to add solenoids at some time in the future just in case Zen implement some kind of message feedback framework. (eg: for bumpers and flippers). Just in case..... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Some useful links:</p><p>Example contactor - <a href="http://www.wolfsoft.de/shop/product_info.php/products_id/14810/cPath/325_327/virtual-project/siemens-solonids-12dc.html" target="_blank">http://www.wolfsoft.de/shop/product_info.php/products_id/14810/cPath/325_327/virtual-project/siemens-solonids-12dc.html</a></p><p>A great guide to wiring and parts for a virtual pincab: <a href="http://pintek.org/documents/Pinball_Electrical_101_Ver1.08.pdf" target="_blank">http://pintek.org/documents/Pinball_Electrical_101_Ver1.08.pdf</a></p><p>(Page 17 is how I implemented flipper feedback - this is the poor's man's implementation)</p><p></p><p></p><p>Jeff: I also use nudge buttons in my cabinet as I can't physically nudge the cab (had a spine op). They work pretty well actually don't they. Incidentally did you use an IPAC keyboard encoder to connect the buttons or something else?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SilverBalls, post: 278832, member: 340"] That sounds excellent - you should definitely build something as it will transform your experience. Especially with all the Zen stuff that's coming our way. Start with this and then add a cab to it later ;) Funnily enough although I have a full-size cab I spend a lot of time away from home abroad where I live in a small flat. If I get time I was thinking of building something similar to this so I can play on a desktop there. On that desktop I have a 28" screen for the playfield which is mounted on the wall at the back of the desk on a simple rotating vesa bracket (I didn't have room for one of the desk arms although that would give you a lot more flexibility). Like you say you could mount your 4:3 monitor on the wall to act as the backglass and that would be a pretty nifty setup. If you still want to sit down and play I guess you could adapt the design with different lower legs which allow you to slide a chair under it (would need some design though :)). Incidentally I built my cab back in 2011 and initially I didn't implement flipper feedback, however when I added it a year or so later it transformed the experience unbelievably - to feel that physical thump of the solenoid really makes a difference. I used two Siemens 12v Contactors and an Opti-coupler. For this box it will be really interesting to see how good the rumble feels. It might be worth you leaving some space in the box to allow you to add solenoids at some time in the future just in case Zen implement some kind of message feedback framework. (eg: for bumpers and flippers). Just in case..... :) Some useful links: Example contactor - [url]http://www.wolfsoft.de/shop/product_info.php/products_id/14810/cPath/325_327/virtual-project/siemens-solonids-12dc.html[/url] A great guide to wiring and parts for a virtual pincab: [url]http://pintek.org/documents/Pinball_Electrical_101_Ver1.08.pdf[/url] (Page 17 is how I implemented flipper feedback - this is the poor's man's implementation) Jeff: I also use nudge buttons in my cabinet as I can't physically nudge the cab (had a spine op). They work pretty well actually don't they. Incidentally did you use an IPAC keyboard encoder to connect the buttons or something else? [/QUOTE]
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