So, we’re all currently working away on the aforementioned Hackerspace Build-Off, but we’re not allowed to give out any details of it until after it airs. I’ll just say that things are going well so far, but we have a long way to go. 
Anyways, given the moratorium on posting images and progress updates publicly for a while, here’s a picture of Max with a Mariachi Band to keep you all entertained.
Another quick preview of the progress being made on the MAME cabinets. This is only semi-close to the final profiles, but you may enjoy the progress with my permission.
Also, I need to mention that this is a collaborative effort with Tim. Tim the CAD expert. Thanks Tim.
It’s been a little slower then planned as we have been swamped with other projects. However I will present this sacrifice of a semi-completed control panel layout. Enjoy!
For those that have been around in the last couple weeks you have probably seen hints of a PCB exposure box. Here are a couple pictures of the progress. This week we did SUCCESSFULLY expose, develop, and ETCH a test board. This process was sped along with the help of the beginnings of our new friend Mr.Exposure. Whom is currently about 80% complete. (We still need to etch his timing circuits and add his decals.)
For those interested here are the ‘Mr.Exposure’ specifics:
2) 250 watt halogens (UV filters removed)
2) Separate, Fused TRIAC control circuits
Able to expose single or double sided boards up to about 7″x9″
Will be controlled by a arduino or atiny. (total overkill, I know)
Exposes pre-sensitized boards in about 4-6 minutes
Cut/Routed from 1/2″ MDF
The total cost was around $40 (including minimalist arduino / etc). We could get this down to about $30, but where is the fun in that?
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Sorry for being so sporadic with the updates. Here’s some of the images from the last month. Enjoy!
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