long time lurker to the site. first time poster. 
I saw this over on arcadecontrols and i haven’t seen it here yet. I was shocked because it looks so simple to make. They call it the Vigolix because of the creators nickname and the similarity to the Vewlix cab. I thought this was just too cool not to share this. This is not my project btw.
original horizontal
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=119533.0
vertical
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=119909.0
pic
lol. Aything can be built with one peice of wood, If that peice of wood is big enough…
That’s pretty similar to what I’m making as space is limited for me in NYC. Interested in seeing this turn out well.
Considering the entire arcade is made up of a simple sheet of 2x4 feet wood, I’d say that is quite an accomplishment.
It’s also great for beginners (like me!).
nice find sir already saw his thread as well. i’m quite dumbfounded though on how he would fit any lcds and how stable it is.
the original author of the design finally put up pics of his finished project
I just saw this thread today. Thanks for noticing my cabinet! It was about as easy as a cabinet build gets. Although I made it as a machine for my kid to use, it works great as an adult sitdown cabinet! I did very little measuring, and it was a cheap to build project.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=184773;image
Cheers!
Vigo
brb making one right now :eek:
looks great but should have at least use comp happ buttons or japs . what was the total cost?
Haha, well, I was using arcade parts that were hanging around since this one was designed for my kid. I got my Sanwas saved up for the next project.
As far as cost goes, this is an estimate…I already had a lot on hand, including a used laptop and contols. But here is the the list:
1 sheet 2X4 Plywood : $9.00 (would probably have gone with MDF to avoid sanding, but I had the plywood on hand.)
Wood for cross bars and flat wood dowel for above marquee and in front of Control Panel: $8.00
Spray Paint (Black and red gloss enamel and Acrylic Laquer): $15.00
Vinyl stripping for edge of wood (optional): $5.00
Spray on glue for vinyl stripping: $3.00
13" Flourescent light for Marquee light: $17.00
Cheap powered Speaker Set (hidden under Control Panel): $5.00
ZD Arcade Encoder (I sell these, but they go for $15.00)
Plexi for marquee: $7.00
Artboard for bezel around monitor (will probably switch to plexi though): $3.00
Stencil plastic and paint to make “Vigolix” logo: $4.00
Nuts, bolts, hardware, I’m guessing: $5.00
Laptop…well I used an old laptop I had lying around: Varies
Joystick and buttons…again…stuff I had lying around: Varies
so I would say I minus controls, computer and screen, (Which I had all lying around) I made it in under $100 worth of parts. I could have probably cut more corners as well, if I had wanted to.
You said that it was made for your kid. How does it feel while an adult play it? Good, small, comfortable, does it have the correct weigth to avoid moving it around when mashing the stick and buttons?
Very nice I’m planing in doing something similar for my son as well.
freakin’ awesome finished product. will be making my own after finishing my other projects (it never ends!!!)
I thought this was made from a really big piece of tree and carved.
But when look, I see it is made from one sheet of wood cut into pieces?
That’s what I thought too. I was expecting to see a viewlix clone made from one solid block of wood that was chiseled or used a CNC to create.
Either way, good stuff.
Chiseled from a single slab of marble.
I really like it as a sit down. It is very comfortable, but I switched out to use a bit lower of a chair since I was using a higher dining room chair at first. As far as weight goes, all the weight of mine is in the top since I used a laptop, so it was a bit wobbly at first. I put some felt feet on it and put it against the wall, and it is fine now. I guess could also weigh the bottom down instead. DrChek, the guy who made a vertical shmup version of the cab, said he put down a heavy board as the bottom brace on the cabinet and his is pretty stable from doing that. I am sure if I had used a desktop pc and mounted it to the bottom of the cab, it would have been much better. I just had the laptop on hand, though.