I know that monkey, its Donkey! [DK Scratch build]

[falcon NL]

Maybe a odd question but im looking for a EPS or a AI file of the CP of Donkey Kong, is there anyone that can help me with that or do you guys know where i can look?

[Brry71]

I don't think that's an odd question... Had the same one a few weeks ago! Take a look at this link, AI's from CPO's, Bezels, Marquees and side art!

http://vectorlib.free.fr/DonkeyKong/

Grtz,
Barry

[joeks]

Great work so far Falcon NL

Just answered your PM.
And might be interesting to check out my scratch-build blog for research or comparison (www.donkeykongarcade.blogspot.com).

Keep it up!

[falcon NL]

Well its good to hear that you like my project, not completely happy with it yet. My brother remarked yesterday that the side where even, but on some parts on the side is slope (in a angle). Im getting a router on Tuesday so I hoping i can still fix it... 

Thanks for the help Brry71! That helpt a ton! Still not sure what to do the cp board.. ::)keep it orginal....orginal with a twist or two players....darnit!

[Etienne MacGyver]

make this a 2 person, and build the next as original

2 advantages...

1. a two player cab
2. practice for the original 

[level42]

2 player is REALLY uncomfortable on a Nintendo cab. It's simply too small for it.

I know, because my MB is of course two player. It also sucks when playing single player because the joystick is way too far to the left.

This is (a minor) reason for my planning of converting the cab to DK.

[falcon NL]

I value your opinion guys, and after some doubt, i made the decision to make it one player. In the end seemed more logical and i agree with André. I tried to play side by side one a Nintendo cabinet and its just to small.

I ordered most of my stuff from mikes arcade.Here's the list:

Nintendo Bezel Art Retainer   
Nintendo Control Panel bolt set (8 bolts/nuts)
Nintendo Lower Marquee / Top Bezel Bracket
Donkey Kong instruction card set
Control Panel Latch     
Nintendo CP Strike Set   
Nintendo Joystick Guard
Nintendo Black-ball joystick (4 or 8 way)   
Nintendo Control Panel Retainer   
Nintendo Machine Screw M3 x .5 x 6mm with Flat Head
5x Blue Pushbutton with Horizontal micro switch
1x Orange Pushbutton with Horizontal micro switch

I just need to order all the art work.
Problem is that i haven't install the marquee board in my arcade.
I haven't figured of the triangle in the marquee or the angle of my beezel. My cabinet is a little bit off (thank you Jakobud), so i need to recalculate a couple of measurements.
The dimensions Scott gave where these:
Bezel 23wx 21.875h
Marquee 22wx6h
So I'm looking for the original measurements for the bezel and the marquee and the triangle in the marquee section.

I also stubbed upon this? 

http://verzamelen.marktplaats.nl/automaten-overige/344592103-beeldscherm-arcade-kast-horizontaal-vertikaal-toebehoren.html?return=eJwtjdsKgzAMQP9FcG%2BztuJwFRnuT4J2s9gbNt2GY%2F%2B%2BFHxJTk5uILn8aln3UYq6lUVUsE1LvyAGydjqg3KVhW3FYAAwVs6wl9p2sMooxyCht4DKnT1Z%2FVRs4uLSVQtac%2FuYgZ%2FmOKAvm5GXzd1QGLtrm1FkR6PEsybODinvOhDGxxyPpZBtTWCpMbpk6c%2BUfTr8%2BiYYtwlmRZWP%2BZo4hZCGuuh%2Ff8yoRVw%3D&df=1&fta=eNot0EtywyAMBuC7sMiahwEhJoteoFfIyIBTT52Gie0k00zuXmF39wkEiJ%2FQ42tGQLHeptOdpllELrl%2BTkd1yPNxuaKKk0IINk4alXYQ84hxWvB3rHEe8swNdUEZLxV%2F1ku5jSnWlevvB37cEuUSr%2FOI%2BlDrepTt%2Fg5FpXMRceSjMxoUY94e1i6gUF3qetPZJ0Or3kpG38uBoIE66bsNRnu9QQO4hmBg39JdorCDXL8DHOxwJjMoKxlKQ1JgYIcDauitsYZhPFHaVkB56Hao%2FbgvKShG8H2GtgKFm9qoQLIU3yDtkBp8UUW2Ub2jnHlUwy%2BG7TteD660e7zsaZvHDVKq1myhBGtaKooDWq6V8nyays95%2BWrBSd7gsC70PLUsOb6MukWIgh4ifv7zLiKhxNf7%2FQfozo7k&fta_ind=22&fs=1

Is this any good?

[ckong]

That is quite a list of parts. You did ask Mike, or his wife, to put a low value for you on the invoice and package declaration, didn't you? Or else you won't be happy with customs. Nowadays parts from the US are already a lot more expensive for us as it is, thanks to our Southern European EU members.

I also stubbed upon this? 

http://verzamelen.marktplaats.nl/automaten-overige/344592103-beeldscherm-arcade-kast-horizontaal-vertikaal-toebehoren.html?return=eJwtjdsKgzAMQP9FcG%2BztuJwFRnuT4J2s9gbNt2GY%2F%2B%2BFHxJTk5uILn8aln3UYq6lUVUsE1LvyAGydjqg3KVhW3FYAAwVs6wl9p2sMooxyCht4DKnT1Z%2FVRs4uLSVQtac%2FuYgZ%2FmOKAvm5GXzd1QGLtrm1FkR6PEsybODinvOhDGxxyPpZBtTWCpMbpk6c%2BUfTr8%2BiYYtwlmRZWP%2BZo4hZCGuuh%2Ff8yoRVw%3D&df=1&fta=eNot0EtywyAMBuC7sMiahwEhJoteoFfIyIBTT52Gie0k00zuXmF39wkEiJ%2FQ42tGQLHeptOdpllELrl%2BTkd1yPNxuaKKk0IINk4alXYQ84hxWvB3rHEe8swNdUEZLxV%2F1ku5jSnWlevvB37cEuUSr%2FOI%2BlDrepTt%2Fg5FpXMRceSjMxoUY94e1i6gUF3qetPZJ0Or3kpG38uBoIE66bsNRnu9QQO4hmBg39JdorCDXL8DHOxwJjMoKxlKQ1JgYIcDauitsYZhPFHaVkB56Hao%2FbgvKShG8H2GtgKFm9qoQLIU3yDtkBp8UUW2Ub2jnHlUwy%2BG7TteD660e7zsaZvHDVKq1myhBGtaKooDWq6V8nyays95%2BWrBSd7gsC70PLUsOb6MukWIgh4ifv7zLiKhxNf7%2FQfozo7k&fta_ind=22&fs=1

Is this any good?

I have two High Tech cabinets, although with other chassis then the one on the picture. I wonder if there is any wiring with the one that you show, I don’t see any, nor the wire with the suction cup. I do see one cut orange wire at the top of the Flyback transformer. And has the monitor a lot of screenburn? You need to ask this to the seller. And of course you will not be able to test it on forehand. All in all I wouldn’t buy it I suppose.

A good alternative is of course a regular CRT TV. If you get a model with a correct size and a RGB output, you will have true Arcade quality, of course combined with a modded VGA > RGB Scart cable (a few people here know hotw to make them) and soft 15khz: http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/Custom_display_modes_(Windows)_-_Soft-15khz

CRT TV’s can still be found on a lot of places.
 

[falcon NL]

I did ask Kate (his wife?) about that but her response was that they dont do that anymore thanks to the insurance.  But id did made sure that total amount wasn't over 150 dollar.

-20 euro = no taxes
-150 euro =  16%  import taxes
+150 euro =  16% import 19% normal taxes
I just checked the track and trace , it already in the Netherlands but i doubt it i will get it before Friday...

Thank!! So what i should be looking for is a 19 inch CRT TV (not a pc monitor) with a scart  exit. Marktplaats seems to be a fine place to search for a tv like that..

@André
I have a question that seems to be for you only because your the "fluorescent light guy" is there anything special i need to take in for account with the lighting of my marquee?

[joeks]

Hi Falcon,

Firstly, i will come back to you about the exact measurements of the corner top sidepanel / marquee area.
And about a fluorescent light, you can just but one from Gamma or Praxis that fits in.
I won't buy a led or anything, but a real tube that works on 220 volts.
You will probably need a (stekkerverdeeldoos? / outlet divider?) anyway, since you need 220 for the TV, for the PC, maybe a speakerset.
So you can plug it right it.

The tube i bought (50/55 cm in width i guess and priced at about 17 euro's) works perfectly. Light is really bright but not to bright, and evenly emited.

[falcon NL]

Its been a while but im still working on my cab! I do have a few questions that i hope some of you can answer.

I got all my stuff in from mike (plus a second order because i forgot some stuff..) And i still need to order my artwork!
The reason is that Im afraid the original cp, beezel and marquee wont fit because of jakobud cabinet i build...should i need to order them specially from gameongraphics?

And i have been looking for the awser but i cant seem to figure out what this part is called and where i can order it... Any idea?

[falcon NL]

Well still working on the cabinet!

Its been a while but progress is (slowly) coming along.
Yesterday i finished the back of my cab. All fits nice and snugly, just need to secure them into place with some L brackets a some woodglue.




I hope to finish the woord work on the cabinet this week. The Marquee board is cut but i cant place it in there yet, need to lay the cabinet down before i bolt every thing down. Just need to cut the tryangle for the CP, the CP and the Marquee light board!

[nintendoid]

hey nice build... I will be attempting something similar soon 

just wondered if you could help me with some of the parts you ordered from MikesArcade.... I live in the UK so just want a few more snaps of a couple of parts to see if theres something I can source more local to the UK.

Could you help me out?

[falcon NL]

Of course no problem.

Well the only parts i can think of you can save on are the buttons, Latches and the CP retainers and a couple of bolts.But all those are very cheap and would be a wast to save on.
In fact if you want to start a project like this: Dont try to cut down on stuff. You can look around where the parts are cheapest. But don't try to cut corners with the details, those are the things that matter in the end!

My advice: look around and try to be cheaper off with stuff, but try the cheap your way out of a project

[nintendoid]

I think Im going to need to buy the parts from Mike's Arcade...

just some better pictures of what the marquee retainers (both) look like...  and the lower bezel retainer....
any pictures will be of help